The SDOCKU33BV UASP-enabled USB 3.0 docking station makes it easy for you to connect and swap 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) through an available USB port. The dock performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. With support for large capacity SATA I/II/III drives (tested up to 4TB), and 2.5in or 3.5in drives this HDD/SSD docking station is compatible with virtually any SATA drive, and greatly increases the storage/backup capabilities of your computer.  Extend the value of this hard drive docking station further with the addition of our  (SAT2IDEADP), allowing easy insertion of any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard drive into a SATA hard drive dock. To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the SDOCKU33BV 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 SDOCKU33BV is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support. Improved Performance with UASP UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance. At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources. Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Technical Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Hardware Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1053 - 6G Compatible Drive Types SATA Drive Installation Removable Drive Size 2.5in & 3.5in Fan(s) No Interface USB 3.0 Number of Drives 1 Connector(s) Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle Host Connectors 1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female Software Microsoft WHQL Certified Yes OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required Indicators LED Indicators 1 - Power/Activity Power Input Voltage 100 - 240 AC Output Voltage 12V DC Power Source AC Adapter Included Environmental Humidity 20%RH ~ 80%RH Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Physical Characteristics Color Black Product Height 5.2 cm [2 in] Product Length 13.9 cm [5.5 in] Product Width 91 mm [3.6 in] Weight of Product 318 g [11.2 oz] Packaging Information Package Height 94 mm [3.7 in] Package Length 17 cm [6.7 in] Package Width 16.1 cm [6.3 in] Shipping (Package) Weight 704 g [24.9 oz] What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - USB 3.0 SATA hard drive docking station 1 - USB 3.0 Cable 1 - Universal power adapter: comes ready for NA/EU/UK only when you buy in NA/EU/UK; comes ready for Australia and New Zealand only when you buy in Australia and New Zealand 1 - Instruction Manual