LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III USB 3.0 Докинг станция с два слота за твърди дискове - ръководство за потребителя

1. Надview

The LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III is a versatile USB 3.0 dual bay docking station designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs. It provides a convenient solution for accessing multiple hard drives, data backup, and disk cloning without the need for a computer connection. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance of your docking station.

Изображение 1.1: Предна част view of the LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III Docking Station, showing two drive bays and LED indicators.

2. Характеристики на продукта

• Supports two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDDs/SSDs simultaneously.
• USB 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer (up to 5 Gbps).
• Обратно съвместим с USB 2.0.
• Standalone clone function (computer-independent disk duplication).
• LED indicators for power, activity, and cloning progress.
• Plug & Play functionality, no driver installation required for most operating systems.
• Съвместим с операционни системи Windows, macOS и Linux.

3. Съдържание на пакета

Моля, проверете опаковката за следните артикули:

• LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III Docking Station
• USB кабел 3.0
• Захранващ адаптер
• Ръководство на потребителя (този документ)

Image 3.1: Retail packaging of the LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III, showing the product and key features.

4. Инструкции за настройка

Follow these steps to set up your docking station:

1. Свържете захранването: Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port on the back of the docking station and then plug it into a power outlet.
2. Connect to Computer (Optional for cloning): Connect the USB 3.0 cable from the docking station's USB 3.0 port to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer. If your computer only has USB 2.0 ports, the device will still function but at USB 2.0 speeds.
3. Поставяне на твърди дискове:
   • Ensure the docking station is powered off (ON/OFF switch in OFF position).
   • Carefully insert your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs into the drive bays. Ensure they are firmly seated.
4. Включване: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of the docking station to the ON position. The power LED will illuminate.

Image 4.1: Rear panel of the docking station, highlighting the USB 3.0 port, DC 12V power input, and ON/OFF switch.

Изображение 4.2: Примерample of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives correctly inserted into the docking station bays.

5. Инструкции за работа

5.1. Data Transfer Mode (Connected to Computer)

1. Ensure the docking station is connected to your computer via the USB 3.0 cable and powered on.
2. Insert one or two SATA HDDs/SSDs into the bays.
3. Your operating system should automatically detect the drives. They will appear as removable storage devices.
4. You can now access, read, and write data to the drives as you would with any other external storage.
5. Важно: Always use the "Safely Remove Hardware" option in your operating system before disconnecting the docking station or removing drives to prevent data corruption.

5.2. Standalone Clone Function

The cloning function allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without a computer connection. The target drive must be equal to or larger than the source drive's capacity.

1. Приготвяне:
   • Ensure the docking station is powered off and disconnected from the computer.
   • Поставете Източник на устройството (the drive you want to copy FROM) into the HDD1 (Source) залив.
   • Поставете Целево устройство (the drive you want to copy TO) into the HDD2 (Target) залив.
   • Verify that the target drive has equal or greater capacity than the source drive. All data on the target drive will be overwritten.
2. Стартиране на клонирането:
   • Включете докинг станцията.
   • Press and hold the "Clone" button (often labeled "One Touch Clone" or similar) for approximately 3-5 seconds until the cloning progress LEDs begin to flash.
   • Release the button. The cloning process will begin.
3. Наблюдение на напредъка: The LED indicators (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will illuminate sequentially to show the cloning progress.
4. Завършване: Once all progress LEDs are solid, the cloning process is complete.
5. Power Off and Remove: Power off the docking station before removing the drives.

Warning: Do not interrupt the cloning process. Doing so may result in data loss or corruption on both drives.

6. Поддръжка

• Почистване: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the docking station. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
• Съхранение: Когато не се използва, съхранявайте докинг станцията на хладно и сухо място, далеч от пряка слънчева светлина и екстремни температури.
• Обработка: Handle the docking station and hard drives with care to avoid physical damage. Avoid dropping or subjecting the device to strong impacts.

7. Отстраняване на проблеми

8. Спецификации

9. Информация за безопасност

• Do not expose the device to moisture, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Използвайте само предоставения захранващ адаптер. Използването на неоторизирани адаптери може да повреди устройството и да анулира гаранцията.
• Не се опитвайте сами да разглобявате или ремонтирате устройството. Възложете всички сервизни дейности на квалифициран персонал.
• Дръжте устройството далеч от силни магнитни полета.
• Осигурете добра вентилация около устройството по време на работа.

10. Гаранция и поддръжка

LC-Power products are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official LC-Power website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or to inquire about replacement parts, please contact LC-Power customer service through their official channels.

LC-Power Official Webсайт: www.lc-power.com