Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Instruction Manual

1. پیژندنه

The Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Drive Adapter provides a convenient solution for connecting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives to your computer via a USB interface. This adapter supports data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) and up to 6 Gbps for SSDs, with UASP support for enhanced performance. It is compatible with various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux, making it a versatile tool for data recovery, drive cloning, or expanding storage.

2. د بسته محتويات

ډاډ ترلاسه کړئ چې ټول توکي ستاسو په کڅوړه کې شتون لري:

• 1 x Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Adapter
• 1 x USB 3.0 Data Cable (approximately 2.6 ft)
• 1 x 12V / 2A بریښنا اډاپټر

Image: All components included in the Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA adapter kit, including the adapter, USB cable, and power adapter.

3. کلیدي ځانګړتیاوې

• نړیوال مطابقت: Supports standard 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives (BLU-RAY DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW Combo devices).
• High Capacity Support: Compatible with drives up to 18 TB.
• سوپر سپیډ USB 3.0: Achieves data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. For SSDs, speeds can reach up to 6 Gbps.
• UASP Functionality: Provides up to 70% faster read speeds and 40% faster write speeds compared to traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host controller and operating system.
• پلګ او پلی کول: No driver installation required for Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista and Mac OS 8 or above.
• د بهرنۍ بریښنا اډاپټر: Includes a 12V/2A power adapter for stable operation, especially for 3.5-inch HDDs and optical drives.

Image: The adapter demonstrating wide compatibility with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux) and drive types (2.5" HDD, 3.5" HDD, 2.5" SSD, Optical Drive).

Image: The adapter connected to a hard drive, illustrating its support for capacities up to 18TB.

۴. د تنظیم لارښوونې

Follow these steps to connect your hard drive or optical drive using the Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA adapter:

1. Connect the Adapter to the Drive: Align the SATA connector on the Unitek adapter with the SATA data and power ports on your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD or optical drive. Gently push the adapter firmly onto the drive until it is securely connected.
2. Connect the Power Adapter (for 3.5" HDDs/Optical Drives): For 3.5-inch hard drives and optical drives, an external power supply is required. Connect the included 12V/2A power adapter to the power input port on the Unitek adapter. Then, plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. 2.5-inch SSDs/HDDs typically do not require external power and can draw power directly from the USB port.
3. کمپیوټر سره وصل کړئ: Plug the USB 3.0 data cable from the Unitek adapter into an available USB 3.0 port on your computer. For optimal performance, use a USB 3.0 port. The device is plug-and-play, so your operating system should automatically detect and install the necessary drivers.
4. ډرایو ته لاسرسی: Once connected, the drive should appear as an external storage device in your computer's file explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS). If it's a new drive, you may need to initialize and format it through Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) before use.

Image: A visual guide showing the four steps to connect the Unitek adapter: 1) Connect adapter to disk, 2) Connect power supply (if needed), 3) Plug USB into PC/laptop, 4) Access the drive.

Image: Close-up of the Unitek adapter connected to a 3.5" HDD, with the DC-12V power adapter being plugged in to supply stable power.

5. عملیاتي لارښوونې

• د معلوماتو لیږد: Once the drive is recognized by your computer, you can drag and drop files, copy, paste, or use backup software to transfer data to and from the connected drive.
• د LED شاخص: The adapter features a smart LED light signal.
  • لوستل/لیکل: The light will flash when data is being read from or written to the drive.
  • خوب کول: If there is no reading or writing activity for 30 minutes, the adapter will enter sleep mode. The light will show 1 second on, 3 seconds off, indicating it is cycling.
• خوندي لرې کول: Always safely eject the drive from your operating system before physically disconnecting the adapter or power supply to prevent data corruption.

Image: The adapter showing its smart LED light signal, indicating reading activity (flashing light) and sleep mode (cycling light).

6. ساتنه

• اډاپټر او کیبلونه پاک او له دوړو څخه پاک وساتئ. د پاکولو لپاره نرم، وچ ټوکر وکاروئ.
• د وسیلې د خورا تودوخې ، رطوبت یا مستقیم لمر وړانګو ته د افشا کولو څخه ډډه وکړئ.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the adapter yourself, as this will void the warranty and may cause damage.
• اډاپټر په خوندي ځای کې وساتئ کله چې کارول نه وي ترڅو د فزیکي زیان مخه ونیول شي.

7. ستونزه حل کول

Issue: Drive not detected by computer.

• Ensure all cables are securely connected: the adapter to the drive, the power adapter to the adapter (for 3.5" drives), and the USB cable to a functioning USB port on your computer.
• If using a 3.5-inch HDD or optical drive, confirm the 12V/2A power adapter is correctly plugged in and receiving power.
• هڅه وکړئ چې اډاپټر په خپل کمپیوټر کې بل USB پورټ سره وصل کړئ.
• Test the adapter with a different known-working drive to rule out drive issues.
• Check Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drive is recognized but uninitialized or unformatted. New drives require initialization and formatting.

ستونزه: د معلوماتو د لیږد سرعت ورو دی.

• ډاډ ترلاسه کړئ چې تاسو په خپل کمپیوټر کې د USB 3.0 پورټ سره وصل یاست. د USB 2.0 پورټونه به ورو سرعت ولري.
• Verify that your operating system and computer's USB controller support UASP for maximum performance.
• The actual speed depends on the drive's capability. Older HDDs will naturally be slower than SSDs.
• د ډیرو کوچنیو لیږد څخه ډډه وکړئ files simultaneously, as this can reduce overall transfer speed.

Issue: Drive disconnects randomly.

• Ensure the power adapter is providing stable power, especially for 3.5-inch drives.
• د تړلو اړیکو لپاره وګورئ.
• Avoid placing the adapter in areas with poor ventilation, as overheating can cause instability.

8. مشخصات

9. تضمین او ملاتړ

Unitek products are designed for reliability and performance. For specific warranty information, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Unitek website. If you encounter any issues or require technical assistance, please contact Unitek customer support through their official channels.

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