Instruction manual
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Using the SATDOCK2REU3 as a dock
Connect the SATDOCK2REU3 to a computer
Warning!
Drives and storage enclosures should be handled carefully, especially when
they’re transported. If you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result.
Always handle storage devices with caution.
1. Make sure that the
Power
switch on the SATDOCK2REU3 is in the off position.
2. Connect the included power adapter to the
Power adapter
port on the dock and to
a power outlet.
3. Connect the included USB cable to the
USB 3.0
port on the dock and a USB port on
your computer system.
Install a drive
1. Make sure that the
Power
switch on the SATDOCK2REU3 is in the off position.
2. Carefully align a 2.5 in. or 3.5 in. drive with one of the drive slots on the dock, so that
the power and data connectors on the drive are aligned with the corresponding
connectors that are inside of the drive slot.
3. Insert the drive into one of the drive slots.
4. If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3 to install a second drive.
5. Move the
Power
switch on the dock to the on position.
After the drive is installed and the dock is turned on, your computer automatically
recognizes the drive and it’s accessible as though the drive is installed internally in the
system. If your computer doesn’t automatically recognize the drive, see the
Prepare a
drive for use
topic.
Prepare the drive for use
If you install a drive that already has data on it, after you insert the drive, it appears
under
My Computer
or
Computer
with a drive letter assigned to it.
If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain any data, you must prepare the
drive for use.
If you use a computer that’s running Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or
Windows® 7, do the following:
1. Depending on the OS version that you’re running, do one of the following:
• On your desktop, right-click
My Computer
.
• On your desktop, right-click
Computer
.
2. Click
Manage
.
