Fantec AluDOCK2X User manual

Fantec
Brand
Fantec
Model
AluDOCK2X
Category
Server barebones
Type
User manual

Fantec AluDOCK2X is a multi-functional storage device that combines a USB 3.0 storage medium as well as a HDD/SSD docking station with a cloning feature. Connect your HDDs/SSDs to your computer or create sector by sector copies of your drives without being connected to a computer. The docking design enables fast access to your drives, while the integrated one touch clone function allows you to create a 100% identical copy of your drive. Whether you use it for data access or cloning, the Fantec AluDOCK2X offers a perfect solution.

Fantec AluDOCK2X is a multi-functional storage device that combines a USB 3.0 storage medium as well as a HDD/SSD docking station with a cloning feature. Connect your HDDs/SSDs to your computer or create sector by sector copies of your drives without being connected to a computer. The docking design enables fast access to your drives, while the integrated one touch clone function allows you to create a 100% identical copy of your drive. Whether you use it for data access or cloning, the Fantec AluDOCK2X offers a perfect solution.

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BENUTZERHANDBUCH
USER MANUAL DE
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MODEL: FANTEC AluDOCK2X
2.5”/ 3.5” Dual SATA HDD
Docking Station
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Ausgewählter MBR Modus für Festplatten unter 2TB
Ausgewählter GPT Modus für Festplatten über 2TB
MAC OS X ab 10.6
1. Klicken Sie auf Programme > Dienstprogramme >
Festplatten-Diestprogramm.
MBR (Master Boot Record)
GPT (GUID Partition Table)
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5. Festplatte wird formatiert.
6. Festplatte fertig formatiert.
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tablE of contEntS:
1) INTRODUCTION..............................................................17
2) SPECIFICATIONS............................................................17
3) PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................18
4) FEATURES......................................................................18
5) HDD DOCKINGSTATION............................................................18
6) HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL..............................20
7) USING THE DEVICE FOR CLONING............................................21
8) USING THE DEVICE AS A DOCKING STATION...........................23
9) HDD INITIALIZING AND FORMATTING......................................24
10) CONTACT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT...........................................29
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1) IntroductIon
The Fantec AluDOCK2X USB 3.0 docking station a multifunctional
storage device for duplicating hard drives as well as a high capacity
USB 3.0 storage. The funktional docking design allows quick
access and removal of your hard drives and SSDs. With its’ built-in
OneTouch cloning option; you can execute sector-by-sector copies
as a standalone device without even connecting to a computer. This
so called cloning allows you to make 100% identical copies of your
volume, no matter what kind of content (OS, data, etc.) is stored on it.
When connected to a computer, the device turns into a USB 3.0 storage
device and can handle up to 2 independent storage drives at the same
time. Whether your need is data access or cloning, the AluDOCK2X from
FANTEC provides the perfect solution.
2) SpEcIfIcatIonS
Device Support:
SATA I/II/III Hard Drives up to 6TB*
& SSD
Device Size: 2.5” or 3.5”
Internal Interface: SATA 6 Gbps
External Interface:
Superspeed USB 3.0 (Downwards
compatible to USB 2.0 & 1.1)
Power Supply: AC Adapter, 12V / 3A
Material Sandblasted aluminum & plastic
Dimensions (W/D/H): 150mm x 108mm x 61.5mm
OS Support
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, 8.1,10
Mac OS X 10.6 & above, Linux
*Status: August 2015
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4) fEaturES
• StandalonestorageClone&USB3.0Dockingstation
• OneTouchSector-by-Sectorcloning
• LEDlightsforconnectionstatusandcloningprogress
• FunctionalDockingdesignforquickandeasy
exchange and access
• ForUSB3.0speed,thesystemmustsupportUSB3.0
specifications
3) packagE contEntS
• FANTECAluDOCK2X
• USB3.0Cable
• PowerAdapter
• UserManual
Front View
USB Connection
Power
Slot 1 (Source)
Slot 2 (Destination)
Clone Button
5) hdd dockIngStatIon
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2
3
4
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Rear View
USB 3.0 interface (do not connect if cloning)
Power adapter interface
Power switch
Top View
Slot 1 interface
Slot 1 eject button
Slot 2 interface
Slot 2 ejection button
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6) hard drIvE InStallatIon and rEmoval
1. Locate the position of the SATA connector in the slot.
2. Align the 2.5” or 3.5” HDD/SSD SATA drive with the interface of the
slot and push the drive carefully into the SATA interface.
3. To remove the drive, use the eject button corresponding to the drive
you want to remove. Press the eject button slowly while holding the
drive as it disconnect from the SATA interface.
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7) uSIng thE dEvIcE for clonIng
Important notE:
For cloning make sure your Main Drive (Source) is in Slot 1 and your
Slave Drive (Destination) in Slot 2. The destination drive in Slot 2 is not
allowed to have less capacity than the source drive.
1. Connect the power adapter to wall outlet and to the docking station
2. Make sure the USB interface is not connected and the device is
working in standalone mode.
3. Insert your Source drive into Slot 1 and the Destination drive
into Slot 2.
4. Turn on the power switch on the back
[All LED will flash and Power LED will stay ON]
5. Wait for about 15-20 seconds to let the drive spin up and being
recognized by the docking station.
6. Press and hold the Clone button for 5 seconds and then the cloning
procedure will start.
7. Each LED represents 25% completion. It is only when every 25% of
HDD1 is duplicated to HDD2 that such LED will remain constantly on,
leaving the other LED(s) scrolling back and forth. When cloning
operation is fully completed, all LEDs will flash regularly until the
device is power off.
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LED Status in Cloning mode
About cloning
LED Status
USB
25%
POWER
50%
SLOT 1
75%
SLOT2
100%
2 drives installed,
Cloning started
Solid orange LED for every 25% progress
Cloning procedure Orange LED moving from left to right
Cloning finished All LED blinking orange
Cloning failure Solid red
1. All data on the Destination drive will be lost once the cloning
procedure starts.
2. The capacity of the Des tination drive must be equal or bigger
than the capacity of the Source drive. If the capacity is bigger,
the capacity remaining after cloning, can be formulated to a new
partition. Follow the formatting guide in this manual for further
instructions.
3. If the Source drive was initialized using MBR/GPT/APM partition
scheme, the copied drive will be the same partition scheme, too.
Even if the Source drive is completely empty, the Destination drive
will become empty as well.
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8) uSIng thE dEvIcE aS a dockIng StatIon
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the power adapter to wall outlet and to the docking station.
3. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the docking station and the
other end to a USB 3.0/2.0 port on your computer.
4. Turn on the power switch on the back [HDD(s), Power and
USB LED will flash and stay ON]
5. If the drive inserted is a brand new drive, you will have to initialize
partition and format the drive for the first time. If the drive inserted
is an older drive with data, you should see an acknowledgement
from the computer that the drive is ready for use.
6. For instruction on initializing the new hard drive, please refer to the
formatting guide.
LED Status
USB POWER SLOT 1 SLOT2
25% 50% 75% 100%
STANDBY Solid red
Drive 1
installed
Blue Blue
Flashing blue
at access
Drive 2
installed
Blue Blue
Flashing blue
at access
Drive 1/2
installed
Blue Blue
Flashing blue
at access
Flashing blue
at access
LED Status in Docking mode
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Power saving mode
The docking station will enter the standby mode when System enters
into Sleep or Hibernation mode or will be powered off. The power
LED will shine solid red. At some OS, when the system reaches sleep
mode, only monitor and peripheral are turned off while motherboard is
powered on. In this case, drive(s) are still running and LEDs will remain
blue.
9) hdd InItIalIzIng and formattIng
MS Windows (32/64 bit)
If the HDD is uninitialized, you may have to initialize it by doing steps
as followed: At first click “Start” at your PC and key in “diskmgmt.msc”.
After that please press “OK” key.
1. Start disk initialization.
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2. Create new partition and format disk.
3. HDD format completed.
Start disk initialization.
NOTE: Please enable GPT (Vista/7/8/8.1/10) if the total capacity is
more than 2TB and enable MBR if the total capacity is less than 2TB.
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Activate MBR if total volume is less than 2TB
Activate GPT if total volume is more than 2TB
MAC OS X 10.6 or later
1. Click on Programs > Utility > Disk Utility icon.
MBR (Master Boot Record)
GPT (GUID Partition Table)
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2. HDD initialize...
3. Click Erase
4. Click Erase
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5. HDD format in process
6. Format completed
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10) contact & tEchnIcal Support
Dear customer,
thank you for choosing our product. Our products are developed and
produced with the greatest diligence in order to provide the highest
level of quality.
1. Please read the manual or visit or Technic & Support Forum:
www.fantec-forum.de
There you can find frequently asked questions, support and assistance.
2. If the problem persists, please contact our services department
via E-Mail:
[email protected]
Address for warranty return shipments:
FANTEC GmbH
Abteilung RMA/Service
Billwerder Billdeich 605B
21033 Hamburg
Germany
Declaration of conformity:
http://www.fantec.de/unternehmen/bestimmungenrichtlinien/ce/
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Fantec AluDOCK2X User manual

Fantec
Brand
Fantec
Model
AluDOCK2X
Category
Server barebones
Type
User manual

Fantec AluDOCK2X is a multi-functional storage device that combines a USB 3.0 storage medium as well as a HDD/SSD docking station with a cloning feature. Connect your HDDs/SSDs to your computer or create sector by sector copies of your drives without being connected to a computer. The docking design enables fast access to your drives, while the integrated one touch clone function allows you to create a 100% identical copy of your drive. Whether you use it for data access or cloning, the Fantec AluDOCK2X offers a perfect solution.

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