Introduction, Packaging contents, System requirements – StarTech.com SATDOCKU3E User Manual
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Instruction Manual
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Introduction
The SATDOCKU3E USB 3.0/eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station provides quick
and easy access to a 2.5in or 3.5in SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD)
through either eSATA or USB connectivity, making it compatible with almost any
system. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5” and 1TB 2.5” drives) can be
used to greatly enhance your computer’s storage/backup capabilities. The hard drive
dock supports eSATA with up to 3 Gbps of data bandwidth, and USB 3.0 (with up to 5
Gbps of data bandwidth) while backward compatible with USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps).
The top slot-loading HDD dock design allows for fast, hassle-free installation and
swapping of SATA drives. Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime
technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1x Hard Drive Docking Station
• 1x USB 3.0 Cable
• 1x eSATA Cable
• 1x Universal Power Adapter
• 3x Power Adapter Plug (NA/UK/EU)
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB enabled computer system with available USB port
or
• SATA enabled computer system with available eSATA 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®