Manual del usuario del clonador de disco duro Sandberg USB 3.0 133-74

1. Introducción

The Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner is designed for efficient copying, reading, and writing of large data volumes. It features a USB 3.0 connection, enabling data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s. This device includes two SATA slots, allowing simultaneous connection of two hard drives to your PC. Additionally, it supports standalone duplication of one hard drive's content to another without requiring a PC connection. It is compatible with all SATA 2.5" and 3.5" hard disks, supporting a maximum capacity of 6 TB per drive.

Las características principales incluyen:

• Connects two hard disks to a single USB port.
• Supports instant hard disk cloning without a PC.
• Equipped with a USB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.

2. Contenido del paquete

Por favor verifique que todos los artículos estén presentes en el paquete:

• 1 x Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner
• 1 fuentes de alimentación de 230 V
• 1 x USB 3.0 Connection Cable (1 meter)
• 1 x Guía del usuario (este documento)

3. Producto terminadoview

The following images illustrate the Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner and its typical usage.

Image 1: The Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner with two hard drives (2.5-inch and 3.5-inch) inserted into its top-loading SATA slots. The device features a silver body with a black top panel, status indicator LEDs, and a power button.

Image 2: The retail packaging for the Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner, showcasing the device and highlighting key features such as USB 3.0, instant disk cloning, and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems.

4. Configuración

1. Conecte la electricidad: Connect the provided 230V power supply to the "Power Jack" port on the back of the cloner and then plug it into a wall outlet.
2. Insertar discos duros:
   • Gently slide your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid-state drives (SSD) into the designated SATA slots on top of the cloner. Ensure they are firmly seated.
   • The cloner supports two drives simultaneously. Slot A is typically for the source drive (when cloning) or the first drive, and Slot B for the target drive (when cloning) or the second drive.
3. Conectar a la PC (opcional): If you intend to use the cloner as an external docking station, connect the supplied USB 3.0 cable from the "USB 3.0 B female" port on the cloner to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer.
4. Encendido: Press the power button on the cloner. The power indicator LED should illuminate.

5. Instrucciones de funcionamiento

5.1. PC Connection Mode (Docking Station)

When connected to a PC via the USB 3.0 cable, the Sandberg Hard Disk Cloner functions as an external docking station, allowing you to access the inserted hard drives directly from your computer.

1. Ensure the cloner is powered on and connected to your PC via the USB 3.0 cable.
2. Insert one or two SATA hard drives into the slots.
3. Your operating system should automatically detect the drives. They will appear as removable storage devices.
4. You can now read, write, and manage files on the drives as you would with any other external storage device.

5.2. Standalone Cloning Mode (PC-Free)

This mode allows you to duplicate the contents of a source hard drive to a target hard drive without needing a computer connection.

Important Note: The target hard disk must have a greater or equal capacity than the source hard disk for the cloning process to succeed. All data on the target drive will be overwritten.

1. Preparar unidades: Ensure both the source and target hard drives are free of errors and properly formatted.
2. Insertar unidades:
   • Insertar el unidad de origen into Slot A.
   • Insertar el unidad de destino into Slot B.
3. Desconectarse de la PC: Ensure the USB cable is disconnected from the cloner if it was previously connected to a computer. The cloner must operate in standalone mode for cloning.
4. Encendido: Turn on the cloner.
5. Iniciar la clonación: Press and hold the "Clone" button (or similar designated button) for several seconds until the cloning progress LEDs begin to flash.
6. Monitorear el progreso: The progress LEDs will indicate the cloning status (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). Do not interrupt the process.
7. Terminación: Once all progress LEDs are solid, the cloning process is complete.
8. Apagar y quitar: Power off the cloner before safely removing the hard drives.

6. Mantenimiento

• Limpieza: Utilice un paño suave y seco para limpiar el exterior del dispositivo. Evite usar limpiadores líquidos o disolventes.
• Almacenamiento: Store the cloner in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures when not in use.
• Manejo: Handle hard drives and the cloner with care to prevent physical damage. Avoid dropping or subjecting the device to strong impacts.
• Ventilación: Ensure the device has adequate ventilation during operation to prevent overheating.

7. Solución de problemas

• El dispositivo no enciende:
  • Check if the power adapter is securely connected to both the cloner and a working wall outlet.
  • Ensure the power button on the cloner is pressed.
• Hard drives not detected by PC:
  • Verify the USB 3.0 cable is securely connected to both the cloner and your PC. Try a different USB port on your PC.
  • Ensure the hard drives are properly seated in the cloner's slots.
  • Check Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drives are recognized but uninitialized or unformatted.
  • Pruebe con un disco duro diferente para descartar un problema de unidad.
• El proceso de clonación falla o no se inicia:
  • Ensure the cloner is disconnected from the PC (standalone mode required for cloning).
  • Confirm that the target drive's capacity is equal to or greater than the source drive's capacity.
  • Verify that the source drive is in Slot A and the target drive is in Slot B.
  • Press and hold the clone button for the required duration (typically several seconds).
  • Check for any errors on the source or target drives using disk diagnostic tools on a PC.
• Velocidades de transferencia de datos lentas:
  • Asegúrese de estar conectado a un puerto USB 3.0 en su computadora. Los puertos USB 2.0 darán como resultado velocidades más lentas.
  • The actual speed can be limited by the speed of the hard drive itself.

8. Especificaciones

9. Garantía y soporte

The Sandberg USB 3.0 Hard Disk Cloner 133-74 comes with a 5 año de garantía, garantizando confiabilidad y tranquilidad.

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or warranty claims, please refer to the official Sandberg webSitio web o contacte con el departamento de atención al cliente. Conserve su recibo de compra como comprobante de compra para fines de garantía.