WAVLINK USB 3.0 to SATA Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station

1. Pengenalan

The WAVLINK USB 3.0 to SATA Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station (Model WLAMZ-336A) is a versatile device designed for efficient data management. It supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, offering features such as offline cloning, high-speed USB 3.0 data transfer with UASP, two dedicated USB 3.0 data ports, two fast-charging ports, and integrated SD/Micro SD card readers. This manual provides comprehensive instructions for its setup, operation, and maintenance.

2. Kandungan Pakej

• WAVLINK Dual Bay Docking Station
• Penyesuai Kuasa 12V/4A
• USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable
• Penyesuai USB-A ke USB-C
• Manual Pengguna

Figure 1: WAVLINK Dual Bay Docking Station and its accessories.

3. Produk Lebihview

Familiarize yourself with the various components and ports of your docking station:

• Ruang Pemacu Berganda: Labeled 'Source' and 'Target' for 2.5-inch/3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs. Features adjustable flaps for drive stability.
• USB 3.0 Data Ports (x2): For connecting USB devices and high-speed data transfer.
• Charging Ports (x2): Red USB ports providing up to 2.4A for charging mobile devices.
• SD/Micro SD Card Reader Slots: For direct access to memory cards.
• Butang Kuasa: To turn the docking station ON/OFF.
• OTB (One-Touch Backup) / Clone Button: Memulakan proses pengklonan luar talian.
• Progress Indicator LEDs: Displays cloning progress (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
• Input Kuasa DC 12V: Menyambung kepada penyesuai kuasa yang disediakan.
• Port USB DALAM: Connects to your computer via the USB 3.0 cable.

Figure 2: Front, top, and rear view of the docking station with labeled components.

4. Persediaan

1. Insert Hard Drives/SSDs: Gently slide your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD into the designated 'Source' and/or 'Target' bays. Ensure they are securely seated. The adjustable flaps provide stability for different drive sizes.
2. Sambungkan Kuasa: Plug the provided 12V/4A power adapter into the 'DC 12V' input port on the back of the docking station, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
3. Sambungkan ke Komputer (Pilihan): If you intend to use the docking station for data transfer with a computer, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the 'USB IN' port on the docking station to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer.
4. Hidupkan kuasa: Press the 'ON/OFF' button on the front panel. The red power indicator light will illuminate.

Figure 3: Hard drives inserted into the docking station bays.

5. Arahan Operasi

5.1. Data Transfer (Connected to Computer)

Once the docking station is connected to your computer and powered on, the inserted drives will appear as external storage devices. You can then drag and drop files, perform backups, or access data directly from the drives.

5.2. Fungsi Pengklonan Luar Talian

The docking station supports offline cloning, allowing you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without needing a computer connection.

1. Penyediaan: Ensure the docking station is disconnected from your computer. Insert the source drive (containing data to be copied) into the 'Source' bay and the target drive (where data will be copied) into the 'Target' bay.
2. Penting: The target drive must be equal to or larger in capacity than the source drive. All data on the target drive will be erased during the cloning process.
3. Mulakan Pengklonan: Press and hold the 'OTB' button for approximately 3-5 seconds until the progress indicator LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) start flashing.
4. Sahkan Pengklonan: Release the 'OTB' button, then quickly press it again to confirm. The 25% LED will begin flashing, indicating the cloning process has started.
5. Pantau Kemajuan: The cloning process LEDs will illuminate sequentially (25% > 50% > 75% > 100%). When all LEDs are solid blue, the cloning is complete.

Figure 4: Offline cloning process diagram. For more information on Western Digital drives, visit http://qr.wdc.com/wdred.

5.3. Using Card Reader and USB Ports

The docking station features additional functionality:

• SD/Micro SD Card Reader: Insert your SD or Micro SD card into the corresponding slot on the front panel to access its contents via your connected computer. Supports up to 2TB SDHC/SDXC.
• USB 3.0 Data Ports: Use these blue ports to connect other USB 3.0 devices for data transfer to/from your computer.
• Port Pengecasan: The two red USB ports provide up to 2.4A fast charging for smartphones, tablets, or other USB-powered devices. These ports function independently of a computer connection.

Figure 5: Devices charging via the docking station's dedicated charging ports.

6. Penyelenggaraan

• Pastikan stesen dok bersih dengan mengelapnya dengan kain lembut dan kering.
• Elakkan daripada mendedahkan peranti kepada suhu yang melampau, kelembapan atau cahaya matahari langsung.
• Ensure proper ventilation around the device, especially during prolonged use or cloning operations, to prevent overheating.
• Always safely eject drives from your computer before removing them from the docking station to prevent data corruption.

7. Penyelesaian masalah

• Pemanduan Tidak Dikenali: Ensure the drive is properly seated in the bay and the docking station is powered on. If connected to a computer, check the USB cable connection and try a different USB port. For new drives, they may need to be initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac OS).
• Kegagalan Pengklonan: Verify that the target drive's capacity is equal to or greater than the source drive's capacity. Ensure the docking station is disconnected from any computer during offline cloning.
• Pemindahan Data Lambat: Confirm you are using a USB 3.0 port on your computer and a USB 3.0 cable. Ensure your hard drives/SSDs are functioning optimally. UASP support requires a compatible operating system and hardware.
• Isu Pengecasan: Check if the charging ports are receiving power (red indicator light). Try a different USB charging cable or device.

8. Spesifikasi

9. Waranti dan Sokongan

WAVLINK provides 12 months of friendly customer service and support for this product. For technical assistance or warranty claims, please refer to the contact information below:

Figure 6: WAVLINK Customer Support Contact Information.

telefon: +1 8889730883 (UTC-5) Mon - Fri 9AM - 6PM

e-mel: Contact@wavlink.com