ACT Dual Hard Drive Docking Station

Introducción

The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station provides a convenient and efficient solution for connecting and accessing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs. This device supports high-speed data transfer via USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen1) and features an offline cloning function, allowing you to duplicate drives without a computer connection. It is designed for data transfer, storage expansion, file backup, data recovery, system upgrades, and disk cloning.

Contenido del paquete

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• ACT Dual Hard Drive Docking Station (AC1504)
• USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable
• Adaptador de corriente
• Manual de usuario (este documento)

Image: The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station, its power adapter, and the USB 3.0 cable, as included in the package.

Características del producto

• Dual Bay Compatibility: Supports all 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs up to 12.5mm thickness.
• USB 3.0 de alta velocidad: Utilizes USB 3.2 Gen1 technology for ultra-fast data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
• Soporte UASP: Enhanced performance with USB Attached SCSI Protocol.
• Clonación sin conexión: Clone data from one hard drive to another without requiring a computer connection.
• Uso versátil: Ideal for data transfer, storage expansion, file backup, data recovery, system upgrades, and disk cloning.

Configuración

1. Conecte la electricidad: Plug the power adapter into the DC input port on the rear of the docking station. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet.
2. Insertar discos duros: Gently slide your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD into the drive slots. Ensure the drives are fully seated. For offline cloning, the source drive should be in the 'Source' slot and the target drive in the 'Target' slot.
3. Connect to Computer (for data access): If you intend to use the docking station for data access via your computer, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the docking station's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
4. Encendido: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the docking station to the 'ON' position. The power indicator LED will illuminate.

Image: Rear panel of the docking station, illustrating the USB 3.0 port, ON/OFF power switch, and DC power input for connections.

Image: The docking station connected to a laptop via its USB cable, with two hard drives inserted, demonstrating a typical setup for data access.

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

A. Data Access Mode (Connected to Computer)

1. Asegúrese de que la estación de acoplamiento esté encendida y conectada a su computadora a través del cable USB 3.0.
2. Insert one or two SATA HDDs/SSDs into the available slots.
3. Your operating system should automatically detect the drives. They will appear as removable storage devices.
4. Ahora puedes acceder, transferir y administrar files on the inserted drives as you would with any other external storage.

B. Offline Cloning Function

The offline cloning function allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without a computer connection.

1. Preparar unidades: Ensure both the source drive (the drive you want to copy FROM) and the target drive (the drive you want to copy TO) are SATA HDDs/SSDs. The target drive must be equal to or larger in capacity than the source drive.
2. Insertar unidades: Insert the source drive into the 'Source' slot (HDD1) and the target drive into the 'Target' slot (HDD2).
3. Desconectarse de la PC: Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to any computer via USB.
4. Encendido: Encienda la estación de acoplamiento utilizando el interruptor de ENCENDIDO/APAGADO.
5. Iniciar la clonación: Press and hold the 'Clone' button for approximately 3-5 seconds until the cloning progress LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) begin to flash.
6. Confirmar clonación: Release the button, then quickly press it again to confirm the cloning process. The cloning process will begin, indicated by the progress LEDs lighting up sequentially.
7. Monitorear el progreso: The LEDs will indicate the cloning progress (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). All LEDs will remain solid when the cloning process is complete.
8. Apagado: Once cloning is complete, turn off the docking station and safely remove the drives.

Importante: All data on the target drive will be erased during the cloning process. Back up any important data from the target drive before initiating cloning.

Image: The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station with two hard drives inserted, illustrating its dual-bay design and the LED indicators for power, activity, and cloning progress.

Mantenimiento

• Mantenga la estación de acoplamiento limpia y sin polvo. Utilice un paño suave y seco para limpiarla.
• Evite exponer el dispositivo a temperaturas extremas, humedad o luz solar directa.
• No intente desmontar ni reparar el dispositivo usted mismo. Consulte a personal de servicio técnico cualificado.
• Always power off the docking station before inserting or removing drives, especially during data transfer, to prevent data corruption.

Solución de problemas

• Unidad no detectada:
  • Ensure the docking station is powered on and the drive is properly seated in the slot.
  • Verify the USB cable is securely connected to both the docking station and your computer.
  • Intente conectarse a un puerto USB diferente en su computadora.
  • Compruebe si la unidad está inicializada y formateada en la Administración de discos de su computadora (Windows) o en la Utilidad de discos (macOS).
• Transferencia lenta de datos:
  • Asegúrese de estar conectado a un puerto USB 3.0 en su computadora. Los puertos USB 2.0 darán como resultado velocidades más lentas.
  • Verify that your operating system and drivers support USB 3.0 and UASP.
• La clonación sin conexión falla o no se inicia:
  • Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to a computer via USB during cloning.
  • Confirme que la capacidad de la unidad de destino sea igual o mayor que la capacidad de la unidad de origen.
  • Make sure both drives are properly inserted and detected by the docking station (power and activity LEDs should be on).
  • Follow the cloning steps precisely, especially the press-and-hold and quick-press sequence for the 'Clone' button.

Presupuesto

Garantía y soporte

ACT provides reliable connectivity solutions. All ACT products comply with international standards and EU legislation. This product benefits from a factory warranty of 2 to 5 years.

For technical support or warranty claims, please refer to the official ACT websitio o póngase en contacto con su distribuidor local.

Websitio: www.act-conectividad.com