StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R

StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator User Manual

Model: SDOCK2U313R

1. Produk Lebihview

The StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R is a standalone hard drive duplicator and external dual-bay docking station designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. This device allows for fast, sector-by-sector drive cloning without requiring a host computer, making it ideal for data backup, operating system migration, and creating exact drive images. It also functions as a high-speed USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) docking station, providing quick access to your drives when connected to a computer.

StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R showing high-speed duplication and data transfer rates
Rajah 1: The StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R highlighting its ability to dock or duplicate drives at speeds up to 28 GB/min and data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps, without requiring a host system.

Ciri-ciri Utama:

  • Standalone Drive Cloning: Duplicate 2.5/3.5" SATA drives without a computer at speeds up to 28 GB/min for SSDs.
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Docking: Connect to your computer for fast data transfer with UASP support.
  • Wide Drive Compatibility: Supports 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs of any capacity, including 4Kn drives.
  • Tool-less/Tray-less Design: Easy top-loading drive insertion and ejection.
  • LED status: Multi-function LEDs for power, drive activity, and duplication progress.

2. Kandungan Pakej

Pastikan semua item ada dalam pakej anda:

  • 1x StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R Hard Drive Duplicator Dock
  • 1x Universal Power Adapter (with NA/EU/UK/AU connectors)
  • 1x USB-A to USB-B Cable (approx. 40.75 inches / 103.5 cm)
  • 1x USB-C to USB-B Cable (approx. 40 inches / 101.6 cm)
Contents of the StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R package
Rajah 2: The package includes the drive duplicator dock, a universal power adapter with various international connectors, a USB-A to USB-B cable, and a USB-C to USB-B cable.

3. Persediaan

3.1 Menyambungkan Penyesuai Kuasa

  1. Attach the appropriate regional power plug to the universal power adapter.
  2. Palamkan penyesuai kuasa ke salur keluar dinding.
  3. Connect the power adapter's DC output to the 'DC-IN' port on the back of the duplicator dock.
belakang view of StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R showing USB-B and DC-IN ports
Rajah 3: belakang view of the duplicator dock, indicating the USB-B (10 Gbps) Host Connection and DC-IN Power Input. This image also labels the Source Drive Slot (HDD 2) and Destination Drive Slot (HDD 1), along with the Power Button & LED, PC/COPY Mode Button & LED, Start Duplication Button, Drive Activity LEDs, and Duplication Progress LEDs.

3.2 Inserting Drives

The duplicator dock features two drive bays:

  • HDD 1 (Destination): The lower bay, for the target drive where data will be copied.
  • HDD 2 (Source): The upper bay, for the source drive from which data will be copied.
  1. Ensure the duplicator dock is powered off before inserting drives.
  2. Carefully insert your source drive (the drive you want to copy from) into the HDD 2 (Sumber) bay. Ensure the SATA connectors align.
  3. Carefully insert your destination drive (the drive you want to copy to) into the HDD 1 (Destination) bay. Ensure the SATA connectors align.
  4. The destination drive must have a capacity equal to or larger than the source drive for successful duplication.
StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R showing drive compatibility for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
Rajah 4: The duplicator dock supports both 2.5-inch SSD/HDD and 3.5-inch HDD. It also highlights unlimited drive capacity and 4Kn compatibility. The target drive capacity must be greater than or equal to the source drive capacity.

4. Arahan Operasi

4.1 Standalone Duplication (Cloning)

This mode allows you to clone a drive without connecting the duplicator to a computer.

  1. Ensure the source drive is in HDD 2 and the destination drive is in HDD 1.
  2. Power on the duplicator dock using the Power button. The device will initially default to PC docking mode (blue LEDs).
  3. Tekan dan tahan butang PC/COPY button for 3 seconds until its LED illuminates red. This indicates duplication mode.
  4. Once both HDD 1 and HDD 2 LEDs are illuminated blue (indicating drives are ready), press the MULAKAN button to begin the duplication process.
  5. The progress LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will illuminate sequentially to indicate the cloning progress. The first progress LED bar will begin to blink, and as each 25% increment is completed, the corresponding LED will become solid, and the next will blink.
  6. When all four LEDs are solid, the duplication is complete.
Video 1: This video demonstrates the process of duplicating a drive using the StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R in standalone mode. It shows how to insert the source and destination drives, switch to duplication mode, and initiate the cloning process, with LED indicators showing progress.

4.2 PC Docking Mode

This mode allows you to access the drives as external storage devices when connected to a computer.

  1. Ensure drives are inserted into the HDD 1 and/or HDD 2 bays.
  2. Connect the duplicator dock to your computer using the provided USB-A to USB-B or USB-C to USB-B cable.
  3. Power on the duplicator dock. The PC/COPY LED should be blue, indicating PC docking mode.
  4. Your computer should detect the drives as external storage devices. You can now transfer files to and from the drives.
StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R connected to a laptop, showing file kelajuan pemindahan
Rajah 5: The duplicator dock connected to a laptop via USB, demonstrating quick file transfers between the dock and the host PC. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and is compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux.

5. Drive Compatibility

The SDOCK2U313R is designed for broad compatibility:

  • Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs.
  • Compatible with drives of any capacity (lab tested up to 16TB).
  • Supports 4Kn (4KB Native) drives.
  • Backwards compatible with SATA I/II.
  • OS Independent for standalone duplication.
  • For PC docking mode, compatible with major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux.

Note: IDE adapters (e.g., SAT2IDEADP) are sold separately for compatibility with older IDE drives.

6. Spesifikasi

CiriSpesifikasi
ModelSDOCK2U313R
JenamaStarTech.com
Antara Muka PerkakasanUSB
warnaHitam
Dimensi Produk (L x W x H)5.6" x 5.2" x 2.8" (14.2cm x 13.2cm x 7cm)
Berat Barang0.51 Kilogram
Duplication Speed (SSD)Up to 28 GB/min
Data Transfer Rate (USB)Sehingga 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
Jenis Drive yang Disokong2.5" / 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD
Supported Devices Quantity2
Bahan Kepunganplastik
Sokongan UASPya
4Kn Compatibleya

7. Penyelenggaraan

  • Keep the duplicator dock clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation around the device, especially during long duplication tasks, as drives can generate heat.
  • Avoid leaving drives permanently inserted in the dock when not in use to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.
  • Always handle drives carefully to prevent physical damage.

8. Penyelesaian masalah

LED Indicator Codes:

The duplicator dock uses LED indicators to communicate its status and any potential issues. Refer to the table below for common LED codes:

negeriLED Butang KuasaPC/COPY LEDDrive 1 (Destination)Drive 2 (Source)
PC mode (Turned on & ready)Biru paduBiru paduOnOn
PC mode (Drives are active)Biru paduBiru paduBerkelip-kelipBerkelip-kelip
Duplication mode (Turned on & ready)Biru paduMerah padatOnOn
Duplication mode (Start duplication)Biru paduMerah padatBerkelip-kelipBerkelip-kelip
Duplication mode (Error on drive 1)Biru paduMerah padatMerah padatTiada perubahan
Duplication mode (Error on drive 2)Biru paduMerah padatTiada perubahanMerah padat
Duplication mode (Target too small)Biru paduMerah padatBerkelip-kelipBerkelip-kelip

If you encounter issues not covered here, please refer to the official StarTech.com support resources or contact technical support.

9. Waranti dan Sokongan

9.1 Waranti Produk

The StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R is backed by a Waranti 2 tahun.

9.2 Sokongan Teknikal

StarTech.com offers free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical assistance. For support, visit the StarTech.com webtapak atau hubungi perkhidmatan pelanggan mereka secara langsung.

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