USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 HDD
SATDOCKU3S

Overview
Enable fast, swappable access to your 2.5in or 3.5in SATA hard drives, through USB 3.0


Features
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant host interface, with transfer rates up to 5Gbps High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, with transfer rates up to 480Mbps Patented drive ejection mechanism Combined power switch and status LED Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives Supports 2.5" and 3.5" form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) Built-in short circuit protection Compact, desktop-style form factor Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible

Description
The SATDOCKU3S USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station delivers full, instant access to any 2.5in or 3.5in SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD), without having to mount the drive in a computer or install it in an external enclosure. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5" and 1TB 2.5" drives) can be used to greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities.
Connected to the host computer through a single USB 3.0 SuperSpeed or USB 2.0 connection, the hard drive docking station provides a convenient, plug-and-play storage solution that delivers instant access to the hard drive without requiring a reboot.
Relying on the outstanding data throughput support of USB 3.0, the HDD docking station is capable of transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, making it the fastest way to access data from an external drive. Double the value of this hard drive docking station, using a SATA to IDE hard drive adapter (SAT2IDEADP), which enables you to use any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard drive in a SATA hard drive dock slot.
To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the SATDOCKU3S supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows® (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple® OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS™.


The StarTech.com Advantage
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology provides fast access for external storage, while still being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 A top slot-loading design and unique drive ejection mechanism provides quick and easy access to the data without having to install drives into an enclosure or tray Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Applications
Data recovery specialists who need quick access to drives for imaging Backup data quickly to an external drive for archiving Technicians who test or benchmark multiple hard drives Take advantage of new laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 connectivity Upgrade from a USB 2.0 drive dock to faster USB 3.0

Specifications
Drive ConnectorsSATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle Host ConnectorsUSB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female Humidity8~80% RH Operating Temperature5°C to 80° (41°F to 176°F) Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Chipset IDASMedia ASM1053 Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate)SATA Drive Size2.5in & 3.5in Fan(s)No InterfaceUSB 3.0 Number of Drives1 LED IndicatorsPower and Activity (Solid - Power, Blinking - Activity) Shipping (Package) Weight728 g [25.7 oz] Insertion Rating15,000 Cycles Max Drive CapacityCurrently tested with up to 4TB 5400 RPM 3.5" hard drives and 1TB 5400 RPM 2.5" hard drive Type and RateSATA II (3 Gbps) ''USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s ''USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s UASP SupportNo ColorBlack Enclosure TypePlastic Product Height65 mm [2.6 in] Product Length145 mm [5.7 in] Product Weight0.4 kg [0.9 lb] Product Width93 mm [3.7 in] Center Tip PolarityPositive Input Voltage110 ~ 240 AC Output Current2.5A Output Voltage12 DC Plug TypeM Power SourceAC Adapter Included OS CompatibilityOS independent; No software or drivers required Included in PackageInstruction Manual ''Power Adapter Plug (NA/EU/UK) ''Universal Power Adapter ''USB 3.0 Cable ''USB 3.0 HDD Dock

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