Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station

1. Introdução

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. Conteúdo da embalagem

• Unitek S1306A Dual-Bay SATA Clone Drive Station
• Cabo USB-B para USB-A
• Adaptador de energia (DC 12V)
• Manual de instruções

3. Produto acabadoview

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: Traseira 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.
• Porta USB 3.2 Gen1: Connects the station to a computer for data transfer.
• Entrada de energia DC 12V: Conecta-se ao adaptador de energia incluído.
• Chave ON / OFF: Liga ou desliga o dispositivo.
• Botão Clonar: Initiates the standalone cloning process.

4. Configuração

4.1 Inserting Drives

1. Certifique-se de que o dispositivo esteja desligado.
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 Conexão de Energia

1. Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V input port on the rear of the station.
2. Conecte o adaptador de energia a uma tomada de parede.

4.3 PC Connection (Optional)

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 a extremidade USB-A do cabo a uma porta USB disponível no seu computador.

5. Modos de operação

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.

Considerações importantes:

• O 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 HD A ranhura.
3. Insert the target drive into the HD B ranhura.
4. Coloque o interruptor ON/OFF na posição 'ON'.
5. Pressione e segure o Botão Clone 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. Once all LEDs are solid, the cloning process is complete.
8. Flip the ON/OFF switch to 'OFF' and safely remove the drives.

6. Manutenção

• Mantenha o dispositivo limpo, limpando-o com um pano macio e seco.
• Avoid exposing the device to liquids, excessive dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Guarde o dispositivo em local fresco e seco quando não estiver em uso.
• Garanta ventilação adequada ao redor do dispositivo durante a operação.

7. Solução De Problemas

7.1 Dispositivo não reconhecido pelo computador

• Certifique-se de que o adaptador de energia esteja conectado firmemente e que o dispositivo esteja ligado.
• Verify the USB cable is properly connected to both the station and the computer.
• Tente conectar a uma porta USB diferente no seu computador.
• 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 transferência de dados

• 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. Especificações

9. Informações de segurança

• 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.
• Mantenha o dispositivo longe de água, fogo e altas temperaturas.
• Evite deixar cair ou submeter o dispositivo a impactos fortes.
• Desconecte o adaptador de energia durante tempestades com raios ou quando não estiver em uso por longos períodos.

10. Garantia e Suporte

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.