1. Introduzzjoni
The UGREEN CM197 HDD/SSD Docking Station provides a convenient and efficient solution for connecting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and solid-state drives to your computer or other compatible devices. This docking station supports capacities up to 32TB and features high-speed data transfer with UASP and TRIM support, ensuring reliable performance for data backup, disk imaging, and large file transfers. Its tool-free design and wide compatibility make it an ideal choice for various applications.

Image 1.1: UGREEN CM197 Docking Station supporting up to 32TB capacity.
2. Kontenut tal-Pakkett
- UGREEN CM197 Hard Drive Docking Station Unit
- 1-meter USB 3.0 Type-B Cable
- Dedicated Power Adapter (12V/2A)
- Manwal għall-Utent
3. Prodott Aktarview
The UGREEN CM197 is designed for ease of use and high performance. Key features include:
- Kapaċità Massima: Supports up to 32TB for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs.
- Trasferiment b'Veloċità Għolja: USB 3.0 interface with UASP and TRIM support for data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps.
- Qawwa Stabbli: Includes a 12V/2A power adapter for stable operation of large capacity drives.
- Protezzjoni Doppju: Volum tal-Karatteristiċitage separation and short-circuit protection for enhanced data safety.
- Kompatibilità Wiesgħa: Compatible with Windows, macOS, desktop PCs, notebooks, Xbox, PS3/PS4, smart TVs, and routers.
- Disinn Mingħajr Għodda: Easy, tool-free installation and hot-swap support.
- Indikatur LED: Provides clear status indication (solid for power, blinking for data activity).
- Modalità Sleep Awtomatika: Enters sleep mode after 3 minutes of inactivity to conserve power and extend drive lifespan.
Komponenti tal-Prodott

Image 3.1: Key components of the UGREEN CM197 Docking Station.
- SATA Slot: For inserting 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs.
- Indikatur LED: Shows power and data activity status.
- USB 3.0 Type-B Port: Connects to your host device.
- Input ta' Enerġija DC 12V: Jikkonnettja mal-adapter tal-enerġija inkluż.
- Swiċċ mixgħul / mitfi: Powers the docking station on or off.
- Tapit li ma jiżloqx: Jinsab fil-bażi għall-istabbiltà.
4. Istruzzjonijiet ta' Setup
Follow these steps to set up your UGREEN CM197 Docking Station:
- Daħħal l-HDD/SSD: Gently insert your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into the SATA slot of the docking station. Ensure it is firmly seated. The tool-free design allows for easy insertion and removal.

Image 4.1: Inserting a hard drive into the docking station.
- Qabbad l-Enerġija: Connect the included 12V/2A power adapter to the DC 12V power input port on the docking station, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
- Qabbad mat-Tagħmir Ospitanti: Use the provided USB 3.0 Type-B cable to connect the docking station's USB 3.0 port to a USB port on your computer, game console, router, or other compatible device.
- Qawwa Mixgħul: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the docking station to the 'ON' position. The LED indicator will light up, indicating the device is powered on.
Your operating system should automatically detect the connected drive. If it's a new drive, you may need to initialize and format it through Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) before use.
5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
Trasferiment tad-Data
Once the drive is recognized by your host device, you can perform data transfers just like with any other external storage device. Drag and drop files, or use backup software. The USB 3.0 interface with UASP and TRIM ensures optimal transfer speeds.

Image 5.1: High-speed data transfer between the docking station and a laptop.
Hot-Swap Functionality
The docking station supports hot-swapping. To safely remove a drive, ensure all data transfer operations are complete, then safely eject the drive from your operating system before physically removing it from the slot.
LED Indikatur Status
- Blu solidu: Device is powered on and idle.
- Teptip Blu: Data is being read from or written to the drive.
Modalità Sleep Awtomatika
To save power and prolong the lifespan of your hard drive, the docking station will automatically enter sleep mode after 3 minutes of inactivity. The drive will spin down, and the LED indicator may change or turn off depending on the specific model. The drive will wake up automatically when accessed again.

Image 5.2: Automatic sleep mode feature.
6. Manutenzjoni
- Żomm l-istazzjon tad-docking nadif u ħieles mit-trab. Uża drapp artab u niexef għat-tindif.
- Avoid exposing the device to liquids, moisture, or extreme temperatures.
- Tippruvax tiżżarma jew issewwi l-apparat int stess. Irreferi għal persunal tas-servizz kwalifikat.
- Ensure proper ventilation around the docking station to prevent overheating. The stand-type design promotes 360-degree heat dissipation.

Image 6.1: Efficient cooling design of the docking station.
7 Issolvi l-problemi
- Sewqan Mhux Rilevat:
- Kun żgur li l-adapter tal-enerġija huwa konness sew u li l-istazzjon tad-docking huwa mixgħul.
- Verify the USB cable is properly connected to both the docking station and the host device.
- Try connecting to a different USB port on your host device.
- Check if the HDD/SSD is correctly inserted into the SATA slot.
- Għal drives ġodda, kun żgur li huma inizjalizzati u fformattjati fid-Disk Management (Windows) jew fid-Disk Utility (macOS) tas-sistema operattiva tiegħek.
- Ittestja b'HDD/SSD differenti biex teskludi problemi bid-drajv.
- Veloċitajiet ta' Trasferiment Baxxi:
- Ensure you are connected to a USB 3.0 port on your host device for optimal performance.
- Ivverifika li s-sistema operattiva u d-drivers tiegħek jappoġġjaw l-UASP.
- Check the health and speed of your HDD/SSD.
- Evita li tittrasferixxi ħafna intrapriżi żgħar files simultaneously, as this can reduce overall speed.
- Skonnettjar Frekwenti:
- Ensure the power supply is stable and the 12V/2A adapter is used.
- Iċċekkja għal konnessjonijiet tal-kejbil maħlula.
- Evita li tpoġġi l-apparat ħdejn sorsi qawwija ta' interferenza elettromanjetika.
8. Speċifikazzjonijiet
| Brand | UGREEN |
| Numru tal-Mudell | CM197 |
| Interface tal-Ħardwer | SATA 3.0 Gb/s, USB 3.0 |
| Tipi ta' Drive Kompatibbli | HDD/SSD SATA ta' 2.5 pulzieri / 3.5 pulzieri |
| Appoġġ għall-Kapaċità Massima | 32 TB |
| Rata ta' Trasferiment tad-Data | 5 Gigabits per second |
| Adapter tal-Enerġija | 12V/2A |
| Sistemi Operattivi Kompatibbli | Windows, macOS |
| Apparati Kompatibbli | Desktop PC, Notebook PC, Xbox Series, PS3/PS4, Router, Smart TV |
| Dimensjonijiet tal-Prodott (L x W x H) | 15.1 x 7.8 x 6.1 ċm |
| Materjal ta 'barra | Plastik |
| Pajjiż ta' Oriġini | Iċ-Ċina |
9. Garanzija u Appoġġ
Informazzjoni dwar Garanzija
This UGREEN CM197 HDD/SSD Docking Station comes with a Garanzija ta' 2 snin mill-manifattur mid-data tax-xiri. Jekk jogħġbok żomm il-prova tax-xiri tiegħek għal talbiet taħt garanzija. Il-garanzija tkopri difetti fil-materjali u l-abbilità taħt użu normali.
Appoġġ għall-Klijent
For technical assistance, troubleshooting, or warranty inquiries, please contact UGREEN customer support through their official website or the retailer where you purchased the product. You can find more information and support resources on the UGREEN Brand Store.





