FIDECO USB 3.0 Dual Bay SATA HDD/SSD Docking Station User Manual

1. Introduktion

Tak for købetasing the FIDECO USB 3.0 Dual Bay SATA HDD/SSD Docking Station. This device provides a convenient solution for connecting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and solid-state drives to your computer, offering high-speed data transfer and an offline cloning function.

Nøglefunktioner:

• Universal kompatibilitet: Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. Supports SATA HDD/SSD only.
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed: Achieves data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, enabling fast transfer of large files.
• Offline klonfunktion: Allows direct disk-to-disk cloning without requiring a computer connection.
• Understøttelse af dobbeltbås: Accommodates two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs simultaneously.
• Plug and Play: No drivers required for basic operation.

2. Pakkens indhold

• FIDECO USB 3.0 Dual Bay SATA HDD/SSD Docking Station (Main Unit)
• USB 3.0-kabel
• Strømadapter
• Brugermanual

3. Produktdiagram

Gør dig bekendt med komponenterne i din dockingstation:

• 2.5"/3.5" SATA Slots: Two slots for inserting SATA HDDs or SSDs.
• LED-indikatorer: Display power status, drive activity, and cloning progress.
• Offline Clone Button: Initiates the disk cloning process.
• USB 3.0-interface: Forbinder dockingstationen til din computer.
• DC 12V strømindgang: Tilsluttes den medfølgende strømadapter.
• Afbryderen: Tænder eller slukker dockingstationen.

4. Opsætningsvejledning

Follow these steps to set up your FIDECO docking station:

1. Insert SATA HDD/SSD:

   Carefully insert your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD into the available slots. Ensure the drive is fully seated.

   

2. Connect USB Cable and Power Adapter:

   Connect one end of the USB 3.0 cable to the docking station's USB 3.0 interface and the other end to an available USB port on your computer. Then, connect the power adapter to the DC 12V input on the docking station and plug it into a power outlet.

   

3. Tænd:

   Flip the power switch on the back of the docking station to the 'ON' position. The power LED indicator will illuminate.

5. Betjeningsvejledning

5.1. Dataoverførselstilstand

Once connected to your computer and powered on, the inserted SATA HDDs/SSDs will appear as removable drives in your operating system. You can then drag and drop files, udfør sikkerhedskopier eller tilgå data, som du ville gøre med enhver anden ekstern lagringsenhed.

5.2. Offline klonfunktion

The offline clone function allows you to duplicate a source disk to a target disk without a computer connection. This is useful for system migration or data backup.

1. Forberedelse:
   • Afbryd forbindelsen til pc'en: Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to your computer via USB.
   • Indsæt drev: Indsæt source disk (the disk you want to copy FROM) into Slot 1. Indsæt target disk (the disk you want to copy TO) into Slot 2.
   • Kapacitetskrav: The capacity of the target disk (Slot 2) must be lig med eller større end the capacity of the source disk (Slot 1).
   • Data backup: All data on the target disk will be overwritten during the cloning process. Ensure you have backed up any important data from the target disk before proceeding.
   • Disk Health: If the source disk has bad sectors, the cloning process may fail.

   

2. Start kloning:

   With both drives inserted and the docking station powered on (but not connected to a PC), press and hold the "Clone" button for approximately 5 seconds until the LED indicators begin to flash.
3. Overvåg fremskridt:

   The LED indicators will show the cloning progress:

   • 25% LED: Flashes, then turns solid when 25% complete.
   • 50% LED: Flashes, then turns solid when 50% complete.
   • 75% LED: Flashes, then turns solid when 75% complete.
   • 100% LED: Flashes, then all LEDs turn solid when 100% complete.

   Once all four blue LEDs are solid, the cloning process is successfully completed.

6. Initializing a New Disk

For brand new HDDs or SSDs, they must be initialized and formatted before they can be used by your operating system. Follow these steps:

1. Connect the Disk: Insert the new HDD/SSD into the docking station and connect the docking station to your computer. Power on the docking station.
2. Adgang til Diskhåndtering (Windows):
   • Højreklik på "This PC" (or "My Computer") and select "Manage".
   • In the Computer Management window, navigate to "Disk Management" under "Storage".
3. Initialiser disk:
   • Locate the unallocated disk (it will usually be marked as "Unknown" or "Not Initialized").
   • Right-click on the disk and select "Initialize Disk".
   • Choose the appropriate partition style:
     • For disks less than 2TB, vælg MBR (Master Boot Record).
     • For disks exceeding 2TB, vælg GPT (GUID-partitionstabel).
4. Opret nyt simpelt volumen:
   • After initialization, the disk will show as "Unallocated Space".
   • Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume".
   • Follow the on-screen wizard to assign a drive letter and format the disk with a file system (e.g., NTFS for Windows).
5. Til Mac OS:
   • Åben Diskværktøj (Programmer > Hjælpeprogrammer > Diskværktøj).
   • Select the new disk from the sidebar.
   • Klik "Erase" and choose a suitable format (e.g., APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) and scheme (GUID Partition Map).

7. Fejlfinding

• Disk ikke genkendt:
  • Ensure the power adapter is securely connected and the docking station is powered on.
  • Verify that the USB cable is properly connected to both the docking station and your computer.
  • Check if the HDD/SSD is correctly seated in the slot.
  • For new disks, ensure they have been initialized and formatted (refer to Section 6).
  • Prøv at tilslutte dockingstationen til en anden USB-port på din computer.
  • If using an SSD and it's not working, please contact FIDECO support for potential firmware updates.
• Langsomme overførselshastigheder:
  • Sørg for, at du er tilsluttet en USB 3.0-port på din computer. USB 2.0-porte vil resultere i langsommere hastigheder.
  • Kontroller, at dit operativsystem og dine drivere er opdaterede.
  • The actual transfer speed can be affected by the performance of your HDD/SSD.
• Offline Clone Failure:
  • Confirm that the target disk's capacity is equal to or greater than the source disk's capacity.
  • Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to a computer during the cloning process.
  • Check the health of both the source and target disks. Bad sectors can cause cloning to fail.
  • Ensure the power supply is stable during the entire cloning process.

8. Specifikationer

9. Garanti og support

FIDECO products come with a standard warranty. For specific warranty details, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or contact FIDECO customer support.

If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the operation of your docking station, please contact FIDECO customer support for assistance. For technical issues such as SSD not working, firmware updates may be available upon request.