Nhanganyaya
The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station provides a convenient and efficient solution for connecting and accessing 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs. This device supports high-speed data transfer via USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen1) and features an offline cloning function, allowing you to duplicate drives without a computer connection. It is designed for data transfer, storage expansion, file backup, data recovery, system upgrades, and disk cloning.
Package Zviri mukati
Ndokumbira utarise kuti zvinhu zvese zvirimo mupasuru yako:
- ACT Dual Hard Drive Docking Station (AC1504)
- USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable
- Power Adapter
- Mushandisi Chinyorwa (gwaro iri)
Image: The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station, its power adapter, and the USB 3.0 cable, as included in the package.
Product Features
- Dual Bay Compatibility: Supports all 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs up to 12.5mm thickness.
- High-Speed USB 3.0: Utilizes USB 3.2 Gen1 technology for ultra-fast data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
- UASP Tsigiro: Enhanced performance with USB Attached SCSI Protocol.
- Offline Cloning: Clone data from one hard drive to another without requiring a computer connection.
- Kushandiswa Kwakasiyana-siyana: Ideal for data transfer, storage expansion, file backup, data recovery, system upgrades, and disk cloning.
Gadzirira
- Batanidza Simba: Plug the power adapter into the DC input port on the rear of the docking station. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet.
- Isa maHard Drives: Gently slide your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD into the drive slots. Ensure the drives are fully seated. For offline cloning, the source drive should be in the 'Source' slot and the target drive in the 'Target' slot.
- Connect to Computer (for data access): If you intend to use the docking station for data access via your computer, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the docking station's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
- Power On: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the docking station to the 'ON' position. The power indicator LED will illuminate.
Image: Rear panel of the docking station, illustrating the USB 3.0 port, ON/OFF power switch, and DC power input for connections.
Image: The docking station connected to a laptop via its USB cable, with two hard drives inserted, demonstrating a typical setup for data access.
Operating Instruction
A. Data Access Mode (Connected to Computer)
- Ensure the docking station is powered on and connected to your computer via the USB 3.0 cable.
- Insert one or two SATA HDDs/SSDs into the available slots.
- Sisitimu yako yekushandisa inofanira kuona madhiraivha otomatiki. Achaita semidziyo yekuchengetera inobviswa.
- You can now access, transfer, and manage files on the inserted drives as you would with any other external storage.
B. Offline Cloning Function
The offline cloning function allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without a computer connection.
- Gadzirira Madhiraivha: Ensure both the source drive (the drive you want to copy FROM) and the target drive (the drive you want to copy TO) are SATA HDDs/SSDs. The target drive must be equal to or larger in capacity than the source drive.
- Isa maDrives: Insert the source drive into the 'Source' slot (HDD1) and the target drive into the 'Target' slot (HDD2).
- Bvisa kubva paPC: Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to any computer via USB.
- Power On: Turn on the docking station using the ON/OFF switch.
- Tanga Kugadzira Makoroni: Press and hold the 'Clone' button for approximately 3-5 seconds until the cloning progress LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) begin to flash.
- Simbisa Kuumbwa kweKoni: Release the button, then quickly press it again to confirm the cloning process. The cloning process will begin, indicated by the progress LEDs lighting up sequentially.
- Tarisa mafambiro The LEDs will indicate the cloning progress (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). All LEDs will remain solid when the cloning process is complete.
- Power Off: Once cloning is complete, turn off the docking station and safely remove the drives.
Zvakakosha: All data on the target drive will be erased during the cloning process. Back up any important data from the target drive before initiating cloning.
Image: The ACT AC1504 Dual Hard Drive Docking Station with two hard drives inserted, illustrating its dual-bay design and the LED indicators for power, activity, and cloning progress.
Maintenance
- Chengetedza docking station yakachena uye isina guruva. Shandisa jira rakapfava, rakaoma pakuchenesa.
- Rega kuisa mudziyo kune tembiricha yakanyanyisa, mwando, kana zuva rakananga.
- Usaedze kudimbura kana kugadzirisa mudziyo wega. Tarisa kune vashandi vanokwanisa.
- Always power off the docking station before inserting or removing drives, especially during data transfer, to prevent data corruption.
Kugadzirisa matambudziko
- Dhiraivha Haina Kuonekwa:
- Ensure the docking station is powered on and the drive is properly seated in the slot.
- Verify the USB cable is securely connected to both the docking station and your computer.
- Edza kubatanidza kune rakasiyana USB chiteshi pakombuta yako.
- Check if the drive is initialized and formatted in your computer's Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).
- Slow Data Transfer:
- Iva nechokwadi chekuti wakabatana neUSB 3.0 port pakombuta yako. USB 2.0 ports ichaita kuti kumhanya kunonoke.
- Verify that your operating system and drivers support USB 3.0 and UASP.
- Offline Cloning Fails or Does Not Start:
- Ensure the docking station is NOT connected to a computer via USB during cloning.
- Simbisa kuti kugona kwedhiraivha yakanangana kana kuti yakakura kupfuura kugona kwedhiraivha yakabva.
- Make sure both drives are properly inserted and detected by the docking station (power and activity LEDs should be on).
- Follow the cloning steps precisely, especially the press-and-hold and quick-press sequence for the 'Clone' button.
Zvinotsanangurwa
| Model Number | AC1504 |
| Brand | ACT |
| Kubatana Technology | USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen1) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Kusvikira ku5 Gbps |
| Inowirirana Drive Types | 2.5" / 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD & SSD |
| Max Anotsigirwa Zvishandiso | 2 |
| Hardware inowanikwa | USB 3.0 |
| Color | Nhema |
| Zviyero zveChigadzirwa (L x W x H) | 117 x 149 x 61 mm |
| Item Weight | 389 magiramu |
| Inowirirana Devices | Computer |
Warranty uye Support
ACT provides reliable connectivity solutions. All ACT products comply with international standards and EU legislation. This product benefits from a factory warranty of 2 to 5 years.
For technical support or warranty claims, please refer to the official ACT websaiti kana kubata mutengesi wako wepanzvimbo.
Websaiti: www.act-connectivity.com
