StarTechcom Laptop Docking Station SATDOCK4U2E User Manual

4 Bay eSATA/USB 2.0/3.0 to 2.5in/3.5in  
SATA HDD Docking Station  
SATDOCK4U2E  
SATDOCK4U3E  
*SATDOCK4U3E shown  
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Manual Revision: 08/25/2011  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1  
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1  
System Requirements............................................................................................................................1  
SATDOCK4U2E - Top View....................................................................................................................2  
SATDOCK4U2E - Rear View..................................................................................................................2  
SATDOCK4U3E - Top View....................................................................................................................3  
SATDOCK4U3E - Rear View..................................................................................................................3  
Installation............................................................................................................................................................4  
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................4  
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................4  
Using the Storage Device...........................................................................................................................5  
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................7  
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................8  
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................8  
SATDOCK4U3E: Pressing the power button to turn off a hard drive will  
momentarily restart the other drive bays. Ensure the other drives are not  
being accessed when powering off any of the drives.  
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Introduction  
The SATDOCK4U2E and SATDOCK4U3E Quad SATA Docking Stations for 2.5in and 3.5in hard  
drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) allows for up to four drives to be conveniently and  
quickly accessed from a single device.  
The SATDOCK4U2E allows four SATA drives to be paired and connected over USB 2.0, with  
data transfer rates up to 480Mbps, with two USB connections or each drive can be connected  
individually over a dedicated eSATA connection at up to 3Gbps, allowing for multiple computers  
to simultaneously interface with a single docking station to access only a specific drive(s).  
The SATDOCK4U3E features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity (also compatible with USB 2.0)  
with data transfer rates up to 5Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0) or eSATA with Port Multiplier  
connectivity up to 3Gbps. This docking station provides fast connectivity to all 4 drives  
simultaneously from a single connection.  
Packaging Contents  
SATDOCK4U2E  
SATDOCK4U3E  
1 x 4-Bay SATA Docking Station  
2 x USB 2.0 cable  
1 x 4-Bay SATA Docking Station  
1 x USB 3.0 cable  
4 x eSATA cable  
1 x eSATA cable  
1 x Universal Power Adapter  
3 x Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)  
1 x Instruction Manual  
1 x Universal Power Adapter  
3 x Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)  
1 x Instruction Manual  
System Requirements  
Available USB and/or eSATA* port(s) on computer system  
*eSATA port requires Port Multiplier support for SATDOCK4U3E  
Available AC power outlet  
Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/ Server  
2008 R2, Mac OS X, and Linux  
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SATDOCK4U2E - Top View  
SATDOCK4U2E - Rear View  
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SATDOCK4U3E - Top View  
SATDOCK4U3E - Rear View  
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Installation  
WARNING! Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are  
not careful, lost data may result. Always handle hard drives and storage devices with caution.  
Hardware Installation  
1. Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive docking station to an AC power  
outlet.  
2. Insert 2.5or 3.5hard drive(s) into the top loading slot(s). Make sure that the connectors on  
the hard drive are facing the same corner of the slot that has a cutout in the door. The label  
on the hard drive should face the front of the SATA docking station.  
3. SATDOCK4U2E: Connect the HDD1/2 bays using either a single USB cable (USB1) or separate  
eSATA cables (eSATA1/2) to a computer(s). Connect the HDD3/4 bays using either a single  
USB cable (USB2) or separate eSATA cables (eSATA3/4) to the same or different computer(s).  
SATDOCK4U3E: Connect the included USB cable or eSATA cable from the hard drive docking  
station to an available USB or eSATA port on the computer system. The computer can be on  
or off.  
NOTE: If using eSATA, please note that the eSATA port on the host computer system must  
provide Port Multiplier support. If the eSATA port does not offer Port Multiplier support, only  
one of the installed SATA drives will be accessible.  
4. Press the power buttons on the top of the hard drive docking station for each of the bays that  
contain a hard drive. The Power LED around the power buttons should light up.  
5. To remove the hard drive, make sure it is currently not being accessed by the computer and  
the Activity LED is not flashing, then unmount or uninstall the disk drive from the operating  
system (see documentation for your operating system). Press the appropriate power button  
to turn off the hard drive and wait for the drive to power down. Press the drive ejection  
button on the top of the hard drive dock to the release the drive, then pull the drive from the  
slot.  
Driver Installation  
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as this hard drive dock is  
natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.  
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Using the Storage Device  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7  
If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will first  
need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer”  
(“Computerin Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select  
Disk Management from the left window panel.  
Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated(check hard drive capacity to confirm it’s the correct  
hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocatedand select “New Partition.  
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The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete setting  
up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthywith a drive letter assigned  
(i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My Computer.  
If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the drive  
should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within My Computer.  
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Specifications  
SATDOCK4U2E  
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SATDOCK4U3E  
Number of Drives  
Bus Interface  
Chipset ID  
USB 2.0  
USB 3.0  
SATA revision 2.x  
Initio INIC1610P  
SATA revision 2.x  
JMicron JM321 + JM539  
1 x USB 3.0 type B  
female  
2 x USB type A female  
4 x eSATA female  
External Connectors  
1 x eSATA female  
4 x Drive Power  
4 x Drive Activity  
2 x 60mm  
LEDs  
Fans  
USB 2.0: 480Mbps  
eSATA: 3Gbps  
USB 3.0: 5Gbps  
Maximum Data Transfer  
Rate  
eSATA: 3Gbps  
2.5”/3.5SATA 1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps compatible drives,  
tested up to 2.0TB in capacity  
Hard Drive Compatibility  
Insertion Rating  
Power Adapter  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
15, 000 cycles  
12VDC, 6500mA  
5°C ~ 80°C (41°F ~ 176°F)  
-40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)  
8% ~ 90% RH  
Dimensions  
290.5mm x 172.7mm x 94.7mm  
Weight  
1054g  
1020g  
Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-  
bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2,  
Mac OS X, and Linux  
Compatible Operating  
Systems  
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Technical Support  
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide  
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,  
and downloads.  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a two year warranty.  
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for  
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may  
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty  
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or  
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers,  
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,  
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,  
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If  
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.  
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