Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station

1. Introducción

The Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station is designed for efficient data management, allowing you to connect and clone 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I, II, or III hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). This device supports standalone cloning without a computer connection and also functions as a dual-bay external drive enclosure when connected to a PC via its USB 3.2 Gen1 port, offering data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. It is a plug-and-play device, requiring no additional driver installation for basic operation.

2. Contenido del paquete

• Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station
• Cable USB-B a USB-A
• Adaptador de corriente (DC 12V)
• Manual de instrucciones

3. Producto terminadoview

Figura 3.1: Frente view of the Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station, showing the two drive bays and the LED indicator strip.

Figura 3.2: Posterior view of the Unitek S1306A, highlighting the USB 3.2 Gen1 port, DC 12V power input, ON/OFF switch, and Clone button.

• Drive Bays (HDD A & HDD B): Two slots for inserting 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs. HDD A is the source drive slot for cloning, and HDD B is the target drive slot.
• Indicador LED: A vertical LED strip on the front panel that indicates power status and cloning progress.
• Puerto USB 3.2 Gen1: Connects the station to a computer for data transfer.
• Entrada de energía DC 12V: Se conecta al adaptador de corriente incluido.
• Interruptor encendido / apagado: Enciende o apaga el dispositivo.
• Botón Clonar: Initiates the standalone cloning process.

4. Configuración

4.1 Inserting Drives

1. Asegúrese de que el dispositivo esté apagado.
2. Align your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD with the SATA connector inside the drive bay.
3. Gently push the drive down until it is firmly seated. For cloning, the source drive goes into HDD A and the target drive into HDD B.

Figure 4.1: Illustration of inserting both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives into the respective bays of the cloning station.

4.2 Conexión de alimentación

1. Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V input port on the rear of the station.
2. Conecte el adaptador de corriente a una toma de pared.

4.3 Conexión a PC (opcional)

If you intend to use the station as an external drive enclosure with a computer:

1. Connect the USB-B end of the provided USB cable to the USB 3.2 Gen1 port on the station.
2. Conecte el extremo USB-A del cable a un puerto USB disponible en su computadora.

5. Modos de funcionamiento

5.1 PC Connection Mode (Data Transfer)

In this mode, the station acts as an external dual-bay drive enclosure, allowing your computer to access the inserted drives.

1. Ensure drives are inserted (refer to Section 4.1).
2. Connect the station to your computer using the USB cable (refer to Section 4.3).
3. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the 'ON' position. The LED indicator will illuminate.
4. Your computer's operating system will detect the drives. They will appear as removable storage devices.
5. You can now access, read, and write data to the drives. The device supports hot-swapping, meaning you can remove and insert drives while the station is connected and powered on, provided the operating system is not actively accessing the drive.

5.2 Standalone Clone Mode (Without PC)

This mode allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without needing a computer connection.

Consideraciones importantes:

• El target drive (HDD B) must have a capacity equal to or greater than the source drive (HDD A). If the target drive is smaller, the cloning process will fail.
• All data on the target drive will be overwritten during the cloning process. Ensure you have backed up any important data from the target drive before proceeding.
• Do not connect the USB cable to a computer during standalone cloning.

1. Ensure the station is powered off and disconnected from any computer.
2. Insert the source drive into the Disco duro A ranura.
3. Insert the target drive into the Disco duro B ranura.
4. Coloque el interruptor de encendido/apagado en la posición “ON”.
5. Mantenga pulsado el Botón de clonar for approximately 3-5 seconds until the LED indicator begins to flash, indicating the start of the cloning process.
6. The LED indicator will show the progress of the cloning (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
7. Una vez que todos los LED estén sólidos, el proceso de clonación estará completo.
8. Flip the ON/OFF switch to 'OFF' and safely remove the drives.

6. Mantenimiento

• Mantenga el dispositivo limpio frotándolo con un paño suave y seco.
• Avoid exposing the device to liquids, excessive dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Guarde el dispositivo en un lugar fresco y seco cuando no esté en uso.
• Asegúrese de que haya una ventilación adecuada alrededor del dispositivo durante su funcionamiento.

7. Solución de problemas

7.1 Dispositivo no reconocido por la computadora

• Asegúrese de que el adaptador de corriente esté conectado de forma segura y que el dispositivo esté encendido.
• Verify the USB cable is properly connected to both the station and the computer.
• Intente conectarse a un puerto USB diferente en su computadora.
• Ensure the drives are correctly seated in their bays.
• Check if the drives are initialized and formatted in your computer's Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).

7.2 Standalone Cloning Fails or Does Not Start

• Confirm that the target drive (HDD B) has a capacity equal to or greater than the source drive (HDD A).
• Ensure the USB cable is disconnected from the computer. Standalone cloning requires no PC connection.
• Verify both drives are securely inserted.
• Press and hold the Clone button for the required 3-5 seconds until the LED indicator responds.
• Check the health of both source and target drives. A faulty drive may prevent cloning.

7.3 Velocidades lentas de transferencia de datos

• Ensure the station is connected to a USB 3.0 (or higher) port on your computer. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port will result in slower speeds.
• The actual transfer speed depends on the performance of the drives used.

8. Especificaciones

9. Información de seguridad

• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the device. This may void the warranty and pose safety risks.
• Use only the provided power adapter. Using an incorrect adapter may damage the device or cause fire.
• Mantenga el dispositivo alejado del agua, el fuego y las altas temperaturas.
• Evite dejar caer o someter el dispositivo a impactos fuertes.
• Desconecte el adaptador de corriente durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando no lo utilice durante períodos prolongados.

10. Garantía y soporte

Unitek products are designed for reliability and performance. For warranty information, technical support, or customer service inquiries, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Unitek website. Please have your product model number (S1306A) and purchase details ready when contacting support.