SABRENT 4-బే USB 3.0 డాకింగ్ స్టేషన్ (DS-U3B4) ఇన్‌స్ట్రక్షన్ మాన్యువల్

1. పరిచయం

The SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station (DS-U3B4) provides a convenient solution for accessing and managing multiple 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs. This tool-free, trayless design supports simultaneous operation of up to four drives and offers high-speed data transfer via USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps). It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, requiring no additional drivers for basic functionality. The docking station also features an offline cloning function for direct drive duplication without a computer connection.

Image: The SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station, a black rectangular device with four top-loading bays for hard drives and LED indicators on the front.

2. ప్యాకేజీ విషయాలు

• SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station (DS-U3B4)
• USB కేబుల్
• Power Adapter (Input 100–240V~50/60Hz, Output 12V/6.5A)
• వినియోగదారు మాన్యువల్

3. ఉత్పత్తి లక్షణాలు

• Four-Bay SATA Access: Supports up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs or HDDs simultaneously.
• టూల్-ఫ్రీ ఇన్‌స్టాలేషన్: Quickly insert or remove drives without tools or trays.
• Fast USB 3.2 Performance: Data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 1. Backward compatible with USB 2.0.
• Trayless Hot-Swap Design: Drives can be swapped without system reboot.
• యూనివర్సల్ అనుకూలత: Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems without drivers.
• Independent Power Switches: Each bay has its own independent power switch and LED status indicator.
• Offline Cloning: Duplicate drives directly from source to target without a computer connection.

4. సెటప్ సూచనలు

1. పవర్ కనెక్ట్ చేయండి: Plug the provided power adapter into the DC IN port on the back of the docking station and then into a wall outlet.
2. USBని కనెక్ట్ చేయండి: Connect the provided USB cable from the USB 3.0 port on the back of the docking station to an available USB 3.0 (or higher) port on your computer.
3. Set PC/CLONE Switch: Ensure the PC/CLONE switch on the back of the docking station is set to the "PC" position for computer connectivity.
4. డ్రైవ్‌లను చొప్పించండి: With the docking station powered off, carefully insert your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs/HDDs into the available bays. Ensure they are seated firmly.
5. పవర్ ఆన్: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of the docking station to the "ON" position. The power LED and individual bay LEDs should illuminate, indicating successful connection.

Image: The SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station with 2.5-inch SSDs and 3.5-inch HDDs inserted into its bays.

Image: A 3.5-inch hard drive being inserted into a bay of the docking station, illustrating universal compatibility.

Image: Close-up of the back panel of the docking station, highlighting the USB 3.0 port, DC IN port, and ON/OFF switch.

5. ఆపరేటింగ్ సూచనలు

5.1. Data Transfer Mode (PC Mode)

1. Ensure the docking station is set up as described in Section 4.
2. Your operating system should automatically detect the inserted drives. They will appear as individual external drives.
3. You can now access, read, write, and transfer data to and from the drives as you would with any other external storage device.

Image: The SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station with multiple hard drives, illustrating its use for data transfer.

Image: A visual representation of data being transferred at 5Gbps from the docking station to a computer.

5.2. Offline Cloning Function

The offline cloning feature allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without connecting to a computer. The target drive must have equal or greater capacity than the source drive.

1. పవర్ ఆఫ్: Ensure the docking station is powered off.
2. డ్రైవ్‌లను చొప్పించండి: చొప్పించు సోర్స్ డ్రైవ్ into Bay A (marked "SOURCE A"). Insert the టార్గెట్ డ్రైవ్ into Bay B (marked "TARGET B").
3. Set PC/CLONE Switch: Slide the PC/CLONE switch on the back of the docking station to the "CLONE" position.
4. క్లోనింగ్ ప్రారంభించండి: Press and hold the "CLONE" button on the front of the docking station for approximately 3-5 seconds until the 20% LED indicator starts flashing. Release the button.
5. Confirm Cloning: Press the "CLONE" button again briefly to confirm and start the cloning process. The LED indicators (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will illuminate sequentially to show the cloning progress.
6. పూర్తి: The cloning process is complete when all four LED indicators (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) remain steadily lit.
7. Power Off & Remove: Power off the docking station and carefully remove the cloned drives.

Video: An official product video demonstrating the offline cloning feature of the SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.0 Docking Station. It shows how to insert drives, activate the clone mode, and monitor the progress via LED indicators.

6. నిర్వహణ

• డాకింగ్ స్టేషన్‌ను శుభ్రంగా మరియు దుమ్ము లేకుండా ఉంచండి. శుభ్రం చేయడానికి మృదువైన, పొడి వస్త్రాన్ని ఉపయోగించండి.
• పరికరాన్ని విపరీతమైన ఉష్ణోగ్రతలు లేదా తేమకు గురిచేయకుండా ఉండండి.
• యూనిట్‌ను మీరే విడదీయడానికి లేదా మరమ్మతు చేయడానికి ప్రయత్నించవద్దు. అర్హత కలిగిన సేవా సిబ్బందిని సంప్రదించండి.

7. ట్రబుల్షూటింగ్

• గుర్తించబడని డ్రైవ్‌లు:
  • Ensure all power and USB cables are securely connected.
  • Verify the ON/OFF switch is in the "ON" position.
  • Check that the PC/CLONE switch is set to "PC" for computer access.
  • Ensure drives are properly seated in their bays.
  • మీ కంప్యూటర్‌లో వేరే USB పోర్ట్‌కి కనెక్ట్ చేయడానికి ప్రయత్నించండి.
• నెమ్మదిగా బదిలీ వేగం:
  • Ensure the docking station is connected to a USB 3.0 (or higher) port on your computer.
  • Verify your drives are capable of USB 3.0 speeds.
• Offline Cloning Fails:
  • Confirm the target drive has equal or greater capacity than the source drive.
  • Ensure the PC/CLONE switch is set to "CLONE".
  • Follow the cloning steps precisely, including pressing and holding the clone button, then pressing again to confirm.

8. స్పెసిఫికేషన్లు

9. వారంటీ మరియు మద్దతు

SABRENT products are designed for reliability and performance. For warranty information, technical support, or further assistance, please refer to the official SABRENT webసైట్ లేదా వారి కస్టమర్ సర్వీస్‌ను నేరుగా సంప్రదించండి. వారంటీ క్లెయిమ్‌ల కోసం మీ కొనుగోలు రసీదును ఉంచండి.