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
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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 2.5”or 3.5”hard 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”
(“Computer”in 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 “Unallocated”and 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 “Healthy”with 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”/3.5”SATA 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
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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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