Instruction Manual
3
Installation
WARNING!
Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially
when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may
result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution. Be sure that
you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer
components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive dock to a power outlet.
2. Insert a 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive into the top loading slot. 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 hard drive dock.
3. Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the hard drive dock to an available USB 3.0
or 2.0 port on the computer system. The computer can be on or off.
NOTE:
A USB 2.0 A-B cable could be used as a substitute on the hard drive dock but
will be restricted to USB 2.0 speeds.
or
Connect the included eSATA cable from the hard drive dock to an available eSATA
port on the computer system. The computer can be on or off.
NOTE:
It is not recommended that both USB and eSATA be connected at the same
time, however eSATA will be the default connection if both are connected.
4. Press the power button on the top of the hard drive dock. The Power LED under the
power button should light up.
5. Adjust the fan speed control dial on the side of the docking station, to the desired
speed or turn it off completely.
6. To remove the hard drive, make sure it is currently not being accessed by the
computer then unmount or uninstall the disk drive from the operating system (see
documentation for your operating system). Press the power button to turn off
the hard drive dock and wait for the drive to power down. Press the drive ejection
button on the top of the hard drive dock to release the drive. Then pull the drive
from the slot.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as the hard drive
docking station is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
