StarTech.com SDOCK2U313 Dual-Bay USB 3.1 Hard Drive Docking Station

Product Overview

Get unprecedented performance and storage capacity with this USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) dual-drive docking station. It supports both 2.5" and 3.5" form factor solid-state and hard drives, with a high capacity storage capability of 12TB (6TB per drive).

USB 3.1 Gen 2 provides greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps, twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. This allows users to leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in data transfers.

The docking station features a top-loading slot for easy drive insertion without tools or trays. The HDD ejection button allows for fast and simple drive removal. It includes a USB Type-A to B cable for backward compatibility with existing USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.x devices, and supports UASP for enhanced performance.

The value of this hard drive docking station can be extended with the optional SATA to IDE Hard Drive Adapter (SAT2IDEADP), which allows easy insertion of any 2.5" or 3.5" IDE hard drive into a SATA hard drive dock.

The SDOCK2U313 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Certifications, Reports and Compatibility

• [RoHS Compliant]
• [CE]
• [FC]
• [WEEE]

Applications

• Perfect for system builders and IT professionals who need quick access to drives for imaging.
• Back up data quickly to an external drive for archiving.
• Transfer data from one hard drive to another.
• Convenient for technicians who test or benchmark multiple hard drives.
• Easily take backup data to an offsite location for safekeeping.

Features

• HARD DRIVE DOCKING STATION: This 2-bay hard drive dock delivers instant access to 2.5/3.5" SATA hard drives for file backup, disk imaging, or data transfer over USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). The toolless design enables easy drive hot-swapping.
• DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: Supports 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs & SSDs of any capacity. It is OS Independent and backwards compatible with SATA I/II. An IDE adapter (SAT2IDEADP) is sold separately. Includes a 3ft USB-A cable and a universal power adapter.
• PERFORMANCE: Get maximum performance from your SATA III drive with a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 host connection. Drive bays have a 5,000-cycle insertion rating for maximum durability.
• SPECS: 2-Bay Hard Drive Dock, SATA I/II/III (1.5/3/6 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Host Connection, Toolless/Tray-less Design, Hot-Swappable Drive Bays, Top-Loading/Toaster-Style with Eject Buttons, LED Activity Lights.
• THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this Dual-Bay Hard Drive Dock is backed by a 2-year warranty, including free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical assistance.

Hardware Specifications

Performance Specifications

Connector(s)

Software

OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required.

Special Notes / Requirements

Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.

Indicators

LED Indicators: 1 - Power, 2 - HDD Activity

Power

Environmental

Physical Characteristics

Packaging Information

What's in the Box

• 1 - USB 3.1 Dual-drive HDD Dock
• 1 - USB 3.1 A-to-B Cable - 41 inches
• 1 - Universal Power Adapter - 49.5 inches (cable)
• 4 - Power Adapter Plugs (NA/EU/UK/AUS)
• 1 - Quick Install Guide