Introduction
The MAIWO K10835N is a versatile docking station designed for M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA SSDs/HDDs. It supports bidirectional offline cloning, allowing you to create exact copies of your drives without a computer. Additionally, it functions as a high-speed USB-C 10Gbps hard drive reader, enabling simultaneous access to two drives. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
Package Contents
- 1x MAIWO K10835N M.2 NVMe & 2.5/3.5 SATA SSD/HDD Docking Station
- 1x 12V 3A Power Adapter
- 1x 10Gbps USB-C to USB-C+A Data Cable (80cm)
Image: MAIWO K10835N docking station, power adapter, and USB-C to USB-C+A data cable. The image also shows the dimensions of the docking station: 10.3cm/4.1inch length, 5.6cm/2.2inch width, and 1.5cm/0.6inch height.
Product Features and Overview
Image: Labeled diagram of the MAIWO K10835N docking station. Key components include the M.2 NVMe Slot, M.2 SATA Slot, 2.5/3.5 inch SATA Slot, Hard Drive Indicator, Clone Progress Indicator, Clone Button, Power Indicator, Power Button, DC 12V Power Input, USB-C for PC, and Clone Direction Switch.
Key Features:
- Bidirectional Offline Clone: Supports M.2 NVMe ⇆ M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe ⇆ 2.5/3.5 inch SATA cloning without a computer. Note: M.2 SATA ⇆ 2.5/3.5 inch SATA cloning is not supported.
- Simultaneous Drive Access: Connects to a computer via USB-C to access an M.2 NVMe SSD and one SATA protocol drive (M.2 SATA or 2.5/3.5 inch SATA) concurrently.
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA SSDs/HDDs. Supports various M.2 SSD sizes (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110) and operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- High-Speed Transfer: USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C interface provides up to 10Gbps for M.2 NVMe SSDs and 6Gbps for M.2 SATA SSDs and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA SSDs/HDDs.
- Tool-Free Design: Vertical in-line design allows for easy insertion and removal of hard drives without tools.
Setup
- Connect Power Adapter: Plug the 12V 3A power adapter into the DC 12V input port on the docking station, then connect it to a power outlet.
- Insert Drives: Carefully insert your M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, or 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives into their corresponding slots. Ensure they are seated firmly.
- Connect to Computer (Optional for Data Transfer): If using the docking station as a hard drive reader, connect the USB-C end of the provided data cable to the docking station's USB-C port. Connect the other end (USB-C or USB-A) to your computer. For optimal performance, use a 10Gbps USB interface on your computer.
- Power On: Press the Power Button on the docking station. The Power Indicator light will illuminate.
Image: The docking station connected to a laptop via USB-C and to a power source. This illustrates the setup for using it as a hard drive reader.
Image: Recommendations for optimal performance. Connect the USB-C port of the data cable to a computer's 10Gbps USB interface, or the USB-A port to a computer's 5Gbps USB interface.
Operating Instructions
Offline Cloning
The MAIWO K10835N supports bidirectional offline cloning between M.2 NVMe and M.2 SATA, and between M.2 NVMe and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives. Ensure the target drive has equal or greater capacity than the source drive.
Image: Multiple clone modes supported by the docking station. This includes NVMe → M.2 SATA, NVMe → 2.5/3.5 inch SATA, M.2 SATA → NVMe, and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA → NVMe. Note: M.2 SATA and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA bidirectional cloning is not supported.
Important: Do NOT connect the cloner to a PC when performing an offline clone.
- Choose Clone Mode: Use the Clone Direction Switch to select the desired cloning direction (e.g., NVMe → SATA or SATA → NVMe). Insert the source and target hard drives into their corresponding slots. Ensure the target drive's capacity is larger than or equal to the source drive's capacity.
Image: Step 1 of offline cloning. Choose the clone mode using the direction switch and insert hard drives into the correct slots. The note emphasizes that the target drive's capacity must be larger than the source drive's.
- Connect Power and Power On: Connect the docking station to a power socket using the 12V 3A power adapter. Press the Power Button.
Image: Step 2 of offline cloning. Connect the docking station to a power socket and press the power button.
- Initiate Clone: Long press the Clone Button for 3 seconds after both the power indicator and hard drive indicators light up. Release the Clone Button when all four progress indicators flash. Immediately press the Clone Button once again. The 25% progress indicator will flash, indicating the clone process has started.
Image: Step 3 of offline cloning. Long press the clone button for 3 seconds, then release and press again to start the cloning process.
- Clone Completion: The clone process is complete when all 25%-100% four indicators light up steadily. The hard drives can be safely removed after powering off the docking station.
Image: Step 4 of offline cloning. The clone is finished when all progress indicators are lit. Drives can be removed after power off.
Read and Write Steps (Connecting to PC)
When connected to a computer, the docking station acts as an external drive reader.
- Insert Drives: Insert the M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, or 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives into their respective slots.
- Connect to Power and PC: Connect the docking station to power and then to your computer using the provided USB cable.
- Access Drives: Press the Power Button. Once the power indicator and corresponding drive indicators light up, open "Disk Management" (Windows) or "Disk Utility" (macOS) to find and initialize new drives if necessary.
Image: Steps for read and write operations. Insert drives, connect to power and PC, then press the power button to access drives. Note: If both 2.5/3.5 inch SATA and M.2 SATA SSDs are inserted, only the 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drive will be recognized by default. Remove the 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drive to read the M.2 SATA SSD.
Simultaneous Drive Access
The docking station can simultaneously recognize an M.2 NVMe SSD and one SATA protocol drive (either M.2 SATA or 2.5/3.5 inch SATA) when connected to a computer.
Image: The docking station supports simultaneous access for M.2 NVMe SSD & M.2 SATA SSD, M.2 NVMe SSD & 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD, and M.2 NVMe SSD & 3.5 inch SATA HDD.
Compatibility
Image: Compatibility chart. Supports M.2 NVMe (M Key) and M.2 SATA (B&M Key) SSDs, 2.5/3.5 inch SATA SSDs/HDDs. Supported M.2 SSD sizes include 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110. Compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, and macOS.
Transfer Speed
Image: Rapid USB 3.2 Gen2 Speed. M.2 NVMe drives can achieve up to 10Gbps, while M.2 SATA & 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives achieve up to 5Gbps.
Maintenance
- Keep the device clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
- Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures or humidity.
- Ensure proper ventilation around the device during operation, especially during long cloning processes, as drives can generate heat.
- Always power off the docking station before inserting or removing drives to prevent data corruption or damage.
Troubleshooting
- Issue: Drives not recognized by computer.
- Solution:
- Ensure the docking station is powered on and connected correctly to the computer via the USB cable.
- Check if the drive indicators are lit.
- For new drives, they may need to be initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).
- If both a 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drive and an M.2 SATA SSD are inserted, the device will only recognize the 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drive. Remove the 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drive to access the M.2 SATA SSD.
- Ensure M.2 drives are inserted into the correct slot (NVMe into NVMe slot, SATA into SATA slot).
- Issue: Offline cloning fails or does not start.
- Solution:
- Verify that the target drive's capacity is equal to or larger than the source drive's capacity.
- Ensure the clone direction switch is set correctly.
- Confirm the power adapter is securely connected and the device is powered on.
- Follow the cloning steps precisely, especially the timing for pressing the Clone Button.
- Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to a computer during offline cloning.
- Issue: Device or drives get hot during operation.
- Solution:
- This is normal for high-speed data transfer and cloning. Ensure the device is in a well-ventilated area.
- Avoid covering the device's ventilation holes.
Specifications
| Model Number | K10835N |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type C |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits per second (for NVMe), 6 Gigabits per second (for SATA) |
| Compatible Drives | M.2 NVMe SSD, M.2 SATA SSD, 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD, 3.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD |
| M.2 SSD Form Factors | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.12" x 2.2" x 0.6" (10.3cm x 5.6cm x 1.5cm) |
| Item Weight | 20 g |
| Power Supply | 12V 3A Power Adapter |
Official Product Videos
MAIWO M.2 NVMe/SATA & 2.5/3.5" SATA SSD HDD Cloner Operation Video
Video: A detailed operational video demonstrating the cloning and data transfer functions of the MAIWO K10835N docking station. (Duration: 2:00)
MAIWO M.2 NVMe to SATA Cloner, USB-C Dual-Bay Dock
Video: An overview of the MAIWO K10835N, highlighting its features as a dual-bay dock and cloner. (Duration: 0:34)
2.5 3.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD to M.2 NVMe Clone Station (Preview)
Video: A short preview demonstrating the cloning capabilities between 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives and M.2 NVMe. (Duration: 0:08)
Warranty
The MAIWO K10835N docking station comes with a One Year Warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
Support
For further assistance, technical support, or warranty inquiries, please contact MAIWO Official customer service. You may also visit the official MAIWO website for updated drivers, FAQs, and additional product information.
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