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Instruction Manual

DE:

 Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com

FR:

 Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com

ES:

 Guía del usuario - es.startech.com

IT:

 Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com

NL:

 Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com

PT:

 Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com

Manual Revision: 09/10/2013

For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com

Packaging Contents

•  1x HDD Dock

•  1x USB 3.0 Cable

•  1x Instruction Manual

•  1x Universal Power Adapter

•  3x Power Cords (NA/UK/EU)

System Requirements

•  USB enabled computer system with available USB port 

•  Available AC electrical outlet 

•  Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7/ 8 

(32/64-bit), or Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

SDOCKU33HW / SDOCKU33HB

USB 3.0 to 2.5/3.5in SATA HDD Dock with USB Hub

*actual product may vary from photos

USB Hub 

Port 1

Power 

Switch

Power 

Adapter 

Port

USB 3.0 

Port

USB Hub 

Port 3

Power 

Management 

Switch

USB Hub 

Port 2 / Fast 

Charging 

Port

Charge 

Switch

Hard Drive 

Slot

WARNING!

 Hard drives and storage docks 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.  Ensure the power switch is set in the off position. Connect the 

included power adapter from an available AC power outlet to the 

Power Adapter Port on the back of the SDOCKU33HW/B.

2.  Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the USB Port 3.0 port on 

the SDOCKU33HW/B your computer system.

3.  Connect the 2.5” or 3.5” HDD you would like to dock into the Hard 

Drive Docking Port. 

4.  Press the power switch to the “On” position, the SDOCKU33HW/B 

is now ready to use.

Hardware Operation

Hard Drive Docking Station

SDOCKU33HW/B Once the docking station has been attached to a 

computer, and the necessary software will automatically install and 

the docked hard drives will be accessible as though it were installed 

within the system.

USB 3.0 Hub

The included USB hub allows you to connect up to 3 additional 

USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1) devices to your 

computer system through the SDOCKU33HW/B.

NOTE:

 The USB Hub will remain active and powered even if the Hard 

Drive Dock is turned off.

USB Charging Port

The USB Hub Port 2/Charging Port (front right port) is a battery 

charging port capable of providing up to 5 volts, 2 amps to any USB 

mobile device connected through the port.  This allows for devices 

to charge faster than they typically would through a standard USB 

3.0 port. The Port also allows for data communication at the  

same time.

NOTE: 

Certain devices may not support charging and syncing 

simultaneously.  In these instances disconnect the device, and set 

the charge only switch to “on”, then reconnect the device.

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