Renkforce rf-docking-07 USB 3.2 Dobbelt harddisk dockingstation Brugermanual

1. Introduktion

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Renkforce rf-docking-07 USB 3.2 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station. This device allows for easy connection of two SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid-state drives (SSD) to a computer via USB 3.2 (backward compatible with USB 3.0). A key feature is its standalone cloning function, enabling direct duplication of one drive to another without requiring a computer connection. The docking station supports drives up to 6 TB and features an aluminum casing for holdbarhed.

2. Pakkens indhold

• Renkforce rf-docking-07 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station
• USB 3.0-kabel
• Strømadapter (DC 12V)
• Brugervejledning (dette dokument)

3. Produktet er slutview

The Renkforce rf-docking-07 is designed for convenient access and management of SATA HDDs and SSDs. It features two drive bays, LED indicators for power and data transfer, and a dedicated clone button.

Billede 1: Forside view of the Renkforce rf-docking-07 docking station with a 3.5-inch HDD and a 2.5-inch SSD inserted into the two bays. The front panel shows LED indicators for Link, Power, HDD1, HDD2, and Clone status.

Billede 2: Forside view of the Renkforce rf-docking-07 docking station with two 3.5-inch HDDs inserted into the bays. The LED indicators are visible on the front.

Billede 3: Top-down view of the Renkforce rf-docking-07, showing the two SATA connector slots labeled "HDD 1" and "HDD 2".

Billede 4: Bagside view of the Renkforce rf-docking-07, displaying the USB 3.0 port, DC 12V power input, and the power ON/OFF switch.

Nøglefunktioner:

• Dual bay design for two SATA HDDs/SSDs.
• Standalone cloning function (PC-less).
• USB 3.2 (Gen 1) / USB 3.0 connectivity for high-speed data transfer.
• Supports hard drives up to 6 TB capacity.
• Compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives.
• LED indicators for power, link, and cloning progress.
• Aluminium casing for forbedret holdbarhed og varmeafledning.

4. Opsætning

4.1 Tilslutning af dockingstationen

1. Connect the provided power adapter to the DC 12V port on the back of the docking station (refer to Image 4).
2. Sæt strømadapteren i en passende stikkontakt.
3. If connecting to a computer, use the supplied USB 3.0 cable to connect the docking station's USB 3.0 port to an available USB port on your computer.
4. Ensure the power switch on the back of the docking station is in the OFF position before inserting drives.

4.2 Inserting Hard Drives

1. Gently slide your SATA HDD or SSD into the designated slots (HDD 1 and HDD 2) on top of the docking station until it firmly connects with the SATA connector (refer to Image 3).
2. Ensure the drives are correctly oriented.
3. You can insert one or two drives depending on your intended use.

5. Betjeningsvejledning

5.1 Dataoverførselstilstand (tilsluttet til pc)

1. Follow steps in Section 4.1 and 4.2 to connect the docking station to your PC and insert drives.
2. Flip the power switch on the back of the docking station to the ON position. The Power LED will illuminate.
3. Your computer should automatically detect the connected drives. They will appear as external storage devices.
4. You can now access, read, and write data to the drives as you would with any external storage.
5. To safely remove a drive, first eject it from your operating system (e.g., "Safely Remove Hardware" on Windows, "Eject" on macOS). Then, press the eject button next to the drive slot and carefully pull the drive out.

5.2 Standalone Clone Function (PC-less)

The clone function allows you to duplicate the contents of a source drive (HDD 1) to a target drive (HDD 2) without a computer connection. The target drive must be equal to or larger in capacity than the source drive.

1. Ensure the docking station is disconnected from any computer before starting the clone function.
2. Indsæt kildedrev (det drev, du vil kopiere FRA) ind i HDD 1 slot.
3. Indsæt måldrev (det drev, du vil kopiere TIL) ind i HDD 2 slot.
4. WARNING: All data on the target drive (HDD 2) will be erased during the cloning process. Ensure you have backed up any important data from the target drive before proceeding.
5. Flip the power switch on the back of the docking station to the ON position.
6. Press and hold the "Clone" button (usually located near the front LEDs) for approximately 3-5 seconds until the "Clone" LED starts blinking.
7. Release the button. The cloning process will begin. The progress will be indicated by the "Link" LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
8. Once all "Link" LEDs are solid and the "Clone" LED stops blinking and remains solid, the cloning process is complete.
9. Flip the power switch to the OFF position and safely remove the drives.

6. Vedligeholdelse

• Hold dockingstationen ren og fri for støv. Brug en blød, tør klud til rengøring.
• Undgå at udsætte enheden for fugt, ekstreme temperaturer eller direkte sollys.
• Forsøg ikke at åbne eller reparere enheden selv. Kontakt kvalificeret servicepersonale.
• Sørg for tilstrækkelig ventilation omkring enheden under drift.

7. Fejlfinding

7.1 Drives Not Detected by PC

• Ensure the power adapter is securely connected and the docking station is powered ON.
• Verify the USB cable is properly connected to both the docking station and the computer. Try a different USB port on your computer.
• Check if the hard drive(s) are correctly seated in their slots.
• If it's a new drive, it might need to be initialized and formatted in your computer's Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).
• Test med en anden harddisk for at udelukke et problem med drevet.

7.2 Cloning Process Fails or Does Not Start

• Ensure the docking station is disconnected from any computer before starting the clone function.
• Verify that the source drive is in HDD 1 and the target drive is in HDD 2.
• Confirm that the target drive's capacity is equal to or larger than the source drive's capacity.
• Ensure both drives are securely inserted.
• Press and hold the "Clone" button for the required duration (3-5 seconds) until the LED blinks.
• If the drives have bad sectors, cloning might fail. Consider using disk repair tools on the source drive first.

8. Specifikationer

9. Sikkerhedsoplysninger

• Udsæt ikke enheden for vand eller fugt.
• Undgå at tabe eller udsætte enheden for kraftige stød.
• Brug kun den medfølgende strømadapter. Brug af en forkert adapter kan beskadige enheden.
• Hold enheden væk fra børn.
• Disconnect the power supply before cleaning or if the device will not be used for an extended period.

10. Garanti og support

Warranty information for the Renkforce rf-docking-07 is typically provided with your purchase documentation. Please refer to the retailer or manufacturer's website for details regarding warranty coverage and technical support. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.