ACASIS M002Pro Mini Case Docking User Manual

ACASIS M002Pro Mini Case Docking

Package Contents

• Mini Case Docking
• USB-C Cable
• Thermal Pad
• Power supply
• Rubber stopper
• Screwdrivers
• User Manual

Product Diagrm

1. SSD1/SSD2 indicator
2. SD4.0
3. TF4.0
4. Docking Station Switch
5. USB-A 10Gbps
6. HOST
7. DP 4K
8. PD 30W
9. Computer Switch
   

Specifications

Cautionary

1. M.2 single disk theoretical speed of 20Gbps, this product supports software RAID operation, the use of the same type of hard disk RAID 0 mode can achieve 40Gbps rate!
2. If you use the formatting operation, please do a good job in advance to back up the data to prevent data loss!
3. When replacing the hard disk, please make sure that the power supply is in the power-off state, to prevent damage to the hard disk with electric operation.
4. Please make sure to use the original power supply for the product power supply

Product connection

Installation Instruction

Step 1: Remove screws (computer installation procedure)

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the bottom of the product.
   
2. Remove the bottom cover of the product.
   

Step 2: Load into computer (computer installation steps)

1. Make sure the computer power-on button matches the product’s auxiliary power-on button.
   
2. Install the computer flush, install the bottom cover and tighten the four screws at the bottom.
   

Step 3: Unscrew the hard disk cover screws (hard disk installation steps)

1. Unscrew the hard disk top cover screws.
   
2. Mount the hard disk at 45°, apply the thermal paste and secure it with a rubber plug.
   
3. Snap back the cover and tighten the screws.
   

Step 4: connection line.

1. Access the power supply to the PD interface, HOST access to the computer Thunderbolt interface.
   
2. Turn on the product switch to use.
   

RAID Mode Operation Guide

Mac System Operation Procedure

1. first select the disk tool, click into the disk tool, select the upper left “File” RAID Assistant.
   
2. Select the appropriate RAID mode.
   
3. Select the hard disks to be RAID-enabled.
   
   
   
4. Select the RAID drives in the group, and in the lower right corner, you can choose to delete the RAID group.
   
   
5. Note
   1. under Windows RAID mode group time is longer, in the group RAID should keep the computer on until the group RAID completed!
   2. group RAID mode is only common in the same computer system, such as MacOS RAID group on Windows systems are not universal

FAQ

Why can’t the hard drive appear on the computer?

1. 1. Please check if the hard drive is M.2 NVMe M Key/B+M Key and properly inserted into the slot.
   2. Please check if your hard drive is displayed in “Disk Utility”.
      Mac OS: Type “Disk Utility” in the desktop search bar and press enter.
   3. If the hard drive is brand new, it needs to be formatted and initialized.

For Mac OS, follow these steps:

1. After connecting it to the enclosure, a prompt will appear. Right-click “Initialize” to start.
2. Right-click “Erase”, and a pop-up window will appear.
3. Right-click “Erase” in the pop-up window to complete SSD initialization.

For Windows OS, follow these steps (if you have Windows installed):

1. Right-click on “This PC”, go to Manage -> Disk Management Initialize Disk.
2. Right-click on the unallocated space, then click “New Simple Volume”. Follow the prompts to select “Next” multiple times, then click “Finish”.
3. If the hard disk indicator is not lit, please replace the hard drive (preferably a known good one) to ensure the hard drive is not faulty.

How to connect multiple monitors?

1. Mac MINI M4/M4pro officially supports up to three monitors.
2. It is recommended to use the two DP interfaces on the Docking Station plus the HDMI interface on the Mac mini to connect three monitors.

How to achieve 40Gbps speed?

This product supports software RAID operations. Using the same model of hard drives in RAID 0 mode can achieve 40Gbps speed.
Without RAID 0, the speed of M.2 is 20Gbps.
Note! Using different models/brands of hard drives in RAID 0 may result in speed degradation.

What should be noted when using the product?

1. Please use the original PD30W power adapter and connect it to the interface marked with PD before use!
2. The M.2 hard drive interface does not support hot-swapping! Ensure the product is turned off when replacing the hard drive!
3. When using the product to connect dual monitors, the DP signal will occupy part of the bandwidth, causing the hard drive speed to decrease. This is normal.
4. Please ensure your hard drive is formatted as APFS/exFAT, otherwise it cannot be read on M4/M4Pro.
5. This product only supports M.2 NVMe (M Key/B&M Key).

Cautons

• Please avoid using it in high temperature, low temperature, humidity, dusty and long-term exposure to sunlight.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children and do not allow children to use the product unsupervised.
• Do not disassemble or repair the product and accessories without authorization.