Sabrent 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station
(USB 3.1 Gen 2)
MODEL: DS-SC5B
Features
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with up to 10Gbps transfer speed.
- 5 x SATA 6Gbit/s 3.5" hard drive bays.
- High-quality aluminum for optimal heat dissipation and structural integrity.
- Hot-Swappable with 5 independent ON/OFF power switches.
- Locking key to prevent accidental bay opening, fully tray-less design.
- Additional USB Type-C rear port allows connection of other USB devices, or daisy-chaining another multi-drive docking station.
- Built-in 120mm fan for additional cooling power.
- Built-in Kensington security slot.
- Auto-Switching internal power supply: 100 to 240 volts.
- Main ON/OFF power switch.
- Fully backward compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1.
- NOTE: This multi-bay station does NOT support RAID arrays on its own.
System Requirements
- Windows / Mac OS / Linux
Package Contents
- A. Sabrent 5-bay Hard-Drive tray-less docking station
- B. USB Type-C to Type-A cable
- C. USB Type-C to Type-C cable.
- D. Power cable.
- E. Locking Key
- F. This quick installation guide
Front Panel Detail
- A. Independent Power Switch
- B. Status LED
- C. Door Lock
- D. Door Handle
- E. Hard Drive Slot
Back Panel Detail
- F. Kensington Security Lock slot.
- G. USB Type-C 3.1 Generation 2 port – Connect to computer.
- H. USB 3.1 Generation 2 Hub – Connect to any USB peripherals.
- I. 120mm cooling fan.
- J. Auto-Switching 100~240V AC power input.
- K. Main power switch.
LED Indicator Reference Table
| ACTIVITY | LED STATUS |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive inserted and Power ON | BLUE / SOLID |
| Hard Drive not inserted and Power ON | OFF |
| Accessing Hard Drive | PINK / FLASHING |
| Hard Drive Error | OFF |
| Hard Drive Ejected from PC / PC Power OFF | RED / SOLID |
| Independent Power ON | OFF |
| Main Power OFF | OFF |
HDD Installation Procedure
- Pull the door handle on the front panel to open each individual hard drive bay.
- Carefully insert hard drive into slot.
- Close the slot door and ensure it clicks into place. Use the locking key to avoid accidentally opening the bay (optional).
- Connect the Sabrent docking station to your computer using the USB Type-C cable. Depending on your computer, the USB Type-A cable can also be used. Connect it to MAIN.
- Connect the power cable from your wall outlet to your docking station's 100~240V AC power input.
- Turn on the main power switch on the back of the unit. Turn ON / OFF each hard drive individually with the switches on the front panel.
- (Optional) Connect any USB peripherals to the USB HUB port on the back of the docking station.
Notes
- Always use your operating system's EJECT HARD DRIVE function before removing a disk, turning off your docking station, or opening any hard drive bay.
- This multi-bay station does NOT support RAID arrays on its own. RAID arrays can still be configured via software, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces.
