ORICO 2 Bay HDD Docking Station 6528US3-C User Manual

1. Product Overview

The ORICO 6528US3-C is a multifunctional dual-bay hard drive duplicator designed for 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs. It utilizes a SATA3.0 clone chip scheme, enabling one-touch offline cloning of double hard disks with a transmission rate of up to 6Gbps, without requiring a computer connection. When connected to a computer via a USB3.0 data cable, it can simultaneously read/write two hard drives, supporting 5Gbps transmission and UASP acceleration protocol.

Features

• Adopts SATA3.0 main control chip, with a clone copy transmission rate up to 6Gbps.
• Supports one-touch offline clone copy function.
• Supports reading two hard disks simultaneously, providing fast and convenient data transmission and file interactive backup.
• Compatible with various 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD.
• The external USB3.0 interface output supports 5Gbps high-speed transmission.
• The tool-free design allows for fast disassembly of hard disks.
• Energy-saving intelligent dormancy function improves the service life of hard disk.
• LED indicators monitor the working state of the hard disk at any time.
• Plug and play, hot-swapping supported.

2. Specifications

3. What's in the Box

• ORICO Dual bay Hard Drive Duplicator (1 PC)
• Power Adapter (12V-4A) (1 PC)
• USB3.0 Data Cable (1 PC)
• User Manual (1 PC)
• Service Card (1 PC)

4. Setup and Operating Instructions

4.1. Quick Start Guide (PC Mode)

1. Connect the external power adapter to the duplicator.
2. Insert the hard disk(s) into the duplicator slots.
3. Connect the duplicator to your computer with the USB3.0 data cable.
4. Switch the power to "PC" mode, then turn on the power. The computer will automatically install the necessary drivers, and the hard disk(s) will be ready for use after detection.

4.2. Hard Disk Removal Instructions (PC Mode)

In PC mode, when you need to replace a hard disk or turn off the device, always stop the read-write operation first and then safely remove the device. A forced outage may cause data abnormalities or loss.

4.3. Offline Clone Steps

1. Connect the external power adapter to the duplicator.
2. Insert the source disk (containing original data) into the 'Source' slot and the target disk into the 'Target' slot.
3. Turn on the power and switch to "CLONE" mode. After the duplicator automatically scans and detects the hard disks, the indicator lights will illuminate.
4. Press the START button twice continuously. A "Di, Di" sound will indicate the start of the cloning process.
5. As cloning progresses, the corresponding indicators on the panel will flash. Once cloning is complete, all four blue indicator lights will be on, and a bell will ring. After 10 minutes, the hard disk will enter a dormant state.

4.4. Initializing and Formatting New Drives (Microsoft Windows)

New drives must be initialized and formatted to be usable. Follow these directions if you are mounting a new drive:

1. Ensure the drive is properly mounted in the ORICO dock and the dock is attached to the computer.
2. Right-click on 'Computer', select 'Manage', then open 'Disk Management' under 'Storage'. A pop-up will suggest that a new drive needs to be initialized. Select the disk(s) and click 'OK' to initialize.
3. Right-click on the unallocated new drive, select 'New Simple Volume' to start adding a new volume and format it.
4. Set the volume size for your new volume. You can customize the size or set it to the maximum disk space for a single volume.
5. Assign a drive letter for the new volume (e.g., C, D, E, F, G).
6. Format your new volume. You can set the file system (NTFS or FAT32), allocation unit size, and volume label. A quick format is recommended. Click 'Next' once configured.
7. The formatting process will take 5 to 30 seconds. Once complete, the new volume will be ready for use.

Note on Drive Initialization:

• For drives not larger than 2TB, especially if using Windows Vista or earlier, initialize with partition style MBR.
• For drives larger than 2TB, initialize with partition style GPT. Otherwise, only 2TB of the drive will be usable.
• If the 'Disk Management' window is closed by mistake or doesn't appear, right-click on the 'Disk Number' and select 'Initialize Disk' to bring it up.

5. Troubleshooting

5.1. Clone Operation Notes and Error Warnings

• The capacity of the target disk must be larger than or equal to that of the source disk. If the target disk capacity is smaller, cloning cannot start.
• Always back up the data on the target hard disk before cloning, as the data will be erased once cloning begins.
• The cloning time depends on the capacity of the hard disk; please be patient.
• Do not turn off the power or remove the disks before the cloning process is finished.
• The clone function does not require a computer connection, so no USB cable is needed during offline cloning.
• If the hard disk is only inserted into the target disk position for cloning, the buzzer will continuously ring to indicate an error.
• If only one hard drive is inserted for cloning, the buzzer will continuously ring to indicate an error.
• If the capacity of the target disk is less than the source disk, the buzzer will ring for errors, and the indicator light of the corresponding disc will flash.

6. Warranty and Support

6.1. Declaration

ORICO Technologies Co., Ltd. reserves all rights. Thank you for purchasing an ORICO product. Please refer to this manual for product usage or issues. For any concerns, please contact the ORICO customer care team.

ORICO® is a registered trademark of ORICO Technologies Co., Ltd. Any other product, trademark, service, or company mentioned herein is a trademark or registered trademark of their respective owners.

This manual is for reference only and is not a guarantee. ORICO Technologies Co., Ltd. reserves all rights of maintenance to this manual and shall not be liable for any lost or damaged data resulting from this manual. Please contact the ORICO customer care team for any concerns.

ORICO Technologies Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for compensation and maintenance under the following conditions:

1. Any special, incidental, indirect, and secondary loss or damage.
2. Profit and revenue loss or damage.
3. Files, data, drive, and device loss or damage.

Note:

Compensation for lost or damaged data resulting from this manual or ORICO product shall not exceed the payment of your purchase for this product.

6.2. Contact Information

• Hotline: 400-6696298
• Tel: 86-755-25196059
• E-mail: supports@orico.com.cn
• Official Website: www.orico.com.cn or www.orico.cc
• Company Address: 1903-1904, 14A, Zhonghaixin Innovation Industrial Park, no.12, Gan Lee Sixth Road, Gankeng Community, Jihua Street, Shenzhen, China
• Factory Address: 2/F, Block F, Internet & Creativity Industrial Park, No.24 Tangjiao Rd, Changping Town, Dongguan, China

7. FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.