Manual d'usuari de l'estació d'acoblament per a HDD/SSD de 4 badies LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-4B

1. Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-4B 4-Bay HDD/SSD Docking Station. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage.

The LC-DOCK-U3-4B is designed to provide convenient access to up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) via USB 3.0 or eSATA connections. It also features an offline cloning function.

2. Contingut del paquet

Verifiqueu que tots els elements siguin presents al paquet:

• LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-4B Docking Station
• Adaptador d'alimentació
• Cable USB 3.0
• eSATA Cable (optional, may vary by region)
• Manual d'usuari (aquest document)

3. Producte acabatview

3.1 Davant View

This image displays the front of the docking station, showing the four top-loading bays for hard drives or SSDs. Each bay is labeled (Source A, Target B, Target C, Target D) and there are LED indicators for power and drive activity, along with a 'CLONE' button.

• Drive Bays (Source A, Target B, C, D): Slots for inserting 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs.
• LED d'alimentació: Indica que el dispositiu està encès.
• Activity LEDs (A, B, C, D): Indicate drive activity for each bay.
• Clone Progress LEDs: Indicate the progress of the offline cloning function (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
• CLONE Button: Initiates the offline cloning process.

3.2 Darrera View

This image shows the rear panel of the docking station, featuring the power input, power switch, and data connection ports.

• Interruptor ON / OFF: Powers the docking station on or off.
• DC IN: Power input port for the included power adapter.
• eSATA Port: For connecting to a host computer via eSATA cable.
• Port USB 3.0: For connecting to a host computer via USB 3.0 cable.

4. Configuració i instal·lació

4.1 Inserting Hard Drives/SSDs

This image demonstrates how to insert both 3.5-inch hard drives and 2.5-inch solid-state drives into the docking station bays.

1. Assegureu-vos que l'estació d'acoblament estigui apagada.
2. Gently slide your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD into an available drive bay until it is firmly seated. Ensure the SATA connector aligns correctly.
3. Repeat for additional drives as needed.

4.2 Connexió a un ordinador

1. Connect the included power adapter to the DC IN port on the back of the docking station and then to a power outlet.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable from the USB 3.0 port on the docking station to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer. Alternatively, if your computer has an eSATA port, connect the eSATA cable from the docking station to your computer's eSATA port. Note: Do not connect both USB and eSATA simultaneously.
3. Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of the docking station to the 'ON' position. The power LED on the front will illuminate.
4. Your operating system should automatically detect the connected drives. New drives may require initialization and formatting before use.

5. Funcionament

5.1 Transferència de dades

Once connected to your computer and recognized by the operating system, the inserted drives will appear as removable storage devices. You can drag and drop files, copiar, enganxar i gestionar dades com ho faríeu amb qualsevol unitat interna o externa.

• For optimal performance, use a USB 3.0 port on your computer.
• Always safely eject or unmount drives from your operating system before removing them from the docking station or powering off the device to prevent data corruption.

5.2 Offline Cloning Function

The LC-DOCK-U3-4B supports offline cloning, allowing you to duplicate a source drive to up to three target drives without a computer connection.

Important: All data on the target drives will be overwritten during the cloning process. Ensure you have backed up any critical data from the target drives before proceeding.

1. Ensure the docking station is disconnected from the computer (both USB and eSATA cables).
2. Inseriu el Unitat font (the drive you want to clone FROM) into Bay A.
3. Insert one or more Target Drives (the drives you want to clone TO) into Bays B, C, and/or D. The capacity of each target drive must be equal to or greater than the capacity of the source drive.
4. Enceneu l'estació d'acoblament.
5. Manteniu premut el botó CLONA button for approximately 3-5 seconds until the cloning progress LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) begin to flash.
6. Release the CLONE button, then quickly press it again to confirm and start the cloning process.
7. The progress LEDs will illuminate sequentially to indicate the cloning status. When all LEDs are solid, the cloning process is complete.
8. Apagueu l'estació d'acoblament abans de treure les unitats.

6. Manteniment

• Keep the docking station clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
• Eviteu exposar el dispositiu a temperatures extremes, humitat o llum solar directa.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the device yourself. This will void the warranty and may cause damage.

7. Solució De Problemes

7.1 Drives Not Detected

• Ensure the power adapter is securely connected and the docking station is powered on.
• Verify that the USB 3.0 or eSATA cable is properly connected to both the docking station and the computer.
• Try connecting to a different USB or eSATA port on your computer.
• Ensure the hard drives/SSDs are correctly seated in their bays.
• Check if the drives are new and require initialization and formatting in your operating system's Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).
• Test with a different known-good hard drive/SSD.

7.2 Velocitats de transferència lentes

• Assegureu-vos que esteu connectat a un port USB 3.0 de l'ordinador. Els ports USB 2.0 comportaran velocitats significativament més lentes.
• Check the condition of your USB or eSATA cable. A faulty cable can affect performance.
• La velocitat del disc dur en si pot ser un factor limitant.

7.3 Cloning Fails or Does Not Start

• Ensure the docking station is disconnected from the computer (no USB or eSATA cables connected).
• Verify that the target drive(s) capacity is equal to or greater than the source drive capacity.
• Ensure drives are properly seated.
• Follow the cloning procedure precisely, especially the timing for pressing and holding the CLONE button.

8. Especificacions

9. Garantia i Suport

LC-Power products are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official LC-Power website. For technical support or customer service, please contact your local retailer or LC-Power support channels.

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