LC-DOCK-U3-HUB: HDD/SSD Docking Station & USB 3.0 Hub
User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the LC-DOCK-U3-HUB. Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
Service and Support
For technical support, please contact LC Power via email at support@lc-power.com.
For after-sales service, please contact your local retailer.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | LC-DOCK-U3-HUB |
| HDD/SSD Support | 2.5"/3.5" HDD or SSD |
| Quantity | 2 bays |
| Docking Type | Dual bay |
| Interface | SATA, USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0) |
| Function | 3-port USB 3.0 hub, 1:1 cloning, read and write data |
| Dimensions | 153 x 112 x 63 mm |
| Operating System Support | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS |
| Package Contents | Docking Station, User Manual, USB Cable, Power Adapter |
Manufacturer: Silent Power Electronics GmbH, Formerweg 8, 47877 Willich, Germany. Website: www.lc-power.com
Installation Guide
1. HDD/SSD Read/Write Setup
Step 1.1: Insert the drive(s) correctly into the docking station and connect it to the USB port of your computer.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the LC-DOCK-U3-HUB with two bays. A hand is shown inserting a 3.5-inch HDD into one bay and a 2.5-inch SSD into the other.
Step 1.2: Connect the power adapter and turn on the device using the [Power Switch] ⚡. The drive(s) shall be recognized automatically by your computer.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the rear of the docking station with a power adapter connected and a USB cable connected to a computer. The power switch is indicated.
Note:
- Already used drives can be found directly.
- New drives need to be initialized and formatted first.
2. New Drive Setup (Initialization & Formatting)
Step 2.1: Navigate to „Computer", right-click and select "Manage" to open the Computer Management window. Then, select "Disk Management".
Diagram Description: A screenshot shows the "Computer" icon. A context menu is open, with options like "Manage", "Map network drive", etc. The "Manage" option is highlighted.
Step 2.2: In Disk Management, locate the unallocated disk (e.g., "Disk 1"). Right-click on it and select "New Simple Volume...".
Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Disk Management utility. Disk 0 shows existing partitions (C:, D:). Disk 1 is shown as "Unallocated". A right-click context menu is open on Disk 1, with "New Simple Volume..." highlighted.
Step 2.3: Follow the New Simple Volume Wizard. Specify the volume size and other settings as prompted, then click "Next" to finish.
Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "Specify Volume Size" step in the New Simple Volume Wizard. It shows fields for minimum, maximum, and simple volume size in MB. A "Next" button is visible.
Step 2.4: The new drive will now appear in "Computer" and is ready for use.
Diagram Description: A screenshot of "Computer" showing Disk 0 with partitions C: and D:. Disk 1 is now shown as a new volume (e.g., H:) with free space indicated.
Features
3. Cloning / Disk Copying
Step 3.1: Insert a 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD into bay 1 and bay 2. Important: Drive 2 must have an equal or higher capacity than drive 1.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the docking station with two bays labeled [HDD1] and [HDD2]. Each bay is depicted with a placeholder for a [2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD].
Step 3.2: Connect the power adapter and turn on the device using the [Power Switch] ⚡. A USB connection is not required for the cloning process.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the rear of the docking station with the power adapter connected. The power switch is indicated.
Step 3.3: When the red power [LED] is lit, press and hold the "[Clone Button]" until the blue clone progress [LEDs] ? light up. Release the button to start the cloning process from drive 1 to drive 2. The blue progress [LEDs] will blink.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the front panel of the docking station with a red power [LED] lit. A button labeled "[Clone Button]" is shown. Blue [LEDs] indicating cloning progress (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) are also depicted.
Step 3.4: The blue [LEDs] will blink according to the current cloning state (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
Diagram Description: A close-up illustration of the blue progress [LEDs] on the docking station, showing different blinking patterns or segments lit to indicate progress.
Step 3.5: When all four blue [LEDs] light up, cloning has finished.
Diagram Description: Illustration showing the front panel of the docking station with all four blue progress [LEDs] illuminated, indicating that cloning is complete.
