Product Overview
Image shows the StarTech.com USBDUP15, a black standalone USB duplicator with five USB-A ports on the front and a control panel featuring an LCD screen and navigation buttons.
The USBDUP15 OnetoFive USB flash drive duplicator and eraser allows users to quickly clone up to five backups of a single USB flash drive or securely erase up to five flash drives without needing a host computer. Its compact, lightweight design makes it portable and suitable for travel, while its standalone operation requires no host computer. It is ideal for distributing software and marketing content in offices or on the go.
Featuring an easy-to-read LCD display and an intuitive four-button menu, the USBDUP15 offers hassle-free setup and control. The menu provides push-button access to features like Capacity & Speed Check, Copy & Compare, and Asynchronous Copy, along with advanced setup options for experienced users.
This versatile device functions as both a hard drive cloner and eraser. It supports two duplication modes: File & System Copy and Whole-Drive Copy, with a speed of up to 1.5GB/min in Whole Copy mode. It also offers three erase modes: Quick Erase, Full Erase, and DoD Erase, allowing users to select the most appropriate solution for their needs.
The USBDUP15 is TAA compliant and is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and lifetime technical support.
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
The product meets the following certifications and standards:
- RoHS Compliant
- WEEE/GK0063TV
- TAA Compliant
- CE
- FC
Applications
- Software and operating system updating and distributions
- Marketing collateral copying and distribution
- Rich media copying and distributions
- Quickly backing up USB flash drives without a host computer
- Creating exact copies of USB flash drives for law enforcement and forensic investigations
- Thoroughly erasing data from flash drives for enhanced data security and peace of mind
- Cleaning and preparing USB drives for reuse
- Testing and evaluating USB drives
Key Features
- Standalone Duplication & Erasing: A standalone 1 to 5 USB drive cloner and sanitizer, requiring no PC. Ideal for technicians and IT professionals managing multiple USB boot drives, wiping USB drives, or sharing data between teams.
- Drive Compatibility: Supports cloning and erasing of USB 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0 flash drives. Also compatible with external flash media like SD and microSD via a USB adapter or card reader (sold separately). Firmware is upgradeable.
- Duplication and Erase Modes: Offers 1.5 GB/min System & File Copy (for FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux ext2, ext3, ext4 formats) and whole-drive Sector-by-Sector Copy (for all file formats). Erase modes include Quick Erase, Single-Pass Overwrite, and 3-Pass Overwrite (DoD/NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 Clear). TAA Compliant.
- LCD Menu Display: Features a push-button interface to monitor drive information, read/write performance, and scan drives for errors and bad sectors. Includes a "Copy & Compare" function to verify cloned drives against the source.
- Asynchronous Copy Mode: Allows quick copying to multiple USB drives using Asynchronous Copy mode with 64 MB internal memory. Source content must be under 64 MB. Users can remove a finished drive and insert a new one to start copying without interruptions.
Specifications
Hardware
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Drives | 6 |
| Compatible Drive Types | USB Flash Drive |
| Drive Installation | Removable |
| Buffer Size | 64 MB |
Performance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Duplication Modes | System and File, Sector by Sector (Whole Drive) |
| Duplication Speed | 1.5GBpm |
| Erase Modes | Quick Erase, 1-Pass Overwrite (NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 - Clear), 3-Pass Overwrite |
| Max Drive Capacity | 2TB |
| MTBF | 176,549 hours |
Connector(s)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive Connectors | 6 - USB 2.0 Type-A (4 pin, 480Mbps) |
Software
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements:
- For duplication, the destination drives must be of equal or greater capacity than the source drive.
- For erasing, only the destination ports are active; the source port cannot be used. This helps to prevent erasing a source drive accidentally.
- Supports copying/cloning/erasing to SD/SDHC/Micro SD/MMC/Mini SD/CF media through a USB multimedia card reader (sold separately).
- Supports copying/cloning/erasing to Hard Drives or Solid State Drives through a Hard Drive docking station or USB enclosure (sold separately) if supported by the storage media.
Indicators
LED Indicators:
- 5 - ✔️ Green (Activity/Successful Copy)
- 5 - ❌ Red (Error)
Power Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 AC |
| Output Voltage | 5 DC |
| Output Current | 2 |
| Center Tip Polarity | Positive |
| Plug Type | H |
| Power Consumption | 10 Watts |
Environmental Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5°C ~ 45°C (41°F ~ 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F) |
| Humidity | 5% ~ 95% RH |
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Length | 6.6 in [16.7 cm] |
| Product Width | 4.7 in [12 cm] |
| Product Height | 1.0 in [2.5 cm] |
| Weight of Product | 11.2 oz [318 g] |
Packaging Information
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Length | 9.1 in [23.1 cm] |
| Package Width | 7.1 in [18 cm] |
| Package Height | 3.2 in [82 mm] |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 26.2 oz [742 g] |
What's in the Box
- 1 - Duplicator
- 1 - Universal power adapter (comes ready for NA/EU/UK when purchased in NA/EU/UK; comes ready for Australia and New Zealand when purchased in Australia and New Zealand)
- 1 - Instruction Manual
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
