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Transparent black dual-bay SATA IDE dock with card reader and USB 2.0 hub

EN-Labs

EN-Labs USB 3.0 Dual-Bay SATA IDE Dock with Card Reader & USB 2.0 Hub — Transparent Black

SKU CH-01TD-ACNH3

Docks one IDE and one SATA drive up to 3.5 inches plus SD, TF and M.2 cards while adding two USB 2.0 ports over a USB 3.0 link

  • Supported drivesDual HDD
  • Bay count3
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeDock
  • Main materialClassic Plastic
  • Connect IDE and SATA 2.5 or 3.5in drives via USB 3.0
  • One-touch backup copies data without software steps
  • Built-in SD TF M2 card reader adds extra storage access
  • Two USB 2.0 hub ports expand peripheral connections
  • Powers 2.5 and 3.5in drives with included 12V adapter

Dual-bay SATA and IDE dock

This USB 3.0 docking station accepts one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drive and one IDE drive simultaneously. It is built for technicians and archivists who need quick, tool-free access to legacy and current mechanical drives without opening a computer case. The transparent black ABS enclosure keeps the drive bays visible while protecting the internal circuitry.

Thermals noise and power

The unit ships with a 12 V external power adapter that accepts AC 100 to 240 V input, so it runs from any standard mains supply. No fan is mentioned in the specifications, meaning operation relies on passive airflow through the open drive bays. Power draw scales with the installed drives, and the dock itself adds no active cooling noise.

Card reader and hub expansion

An integrated SD, TF and M.2 card reader lets you transfer images or documents from common flash media without a separate adapter. Two USB 2.0 ports on the dock act as a hub for peripherals such as keyboards, mice or additional flash drives, reducing cable runs back to the host computer.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Product typeDock
Storage
Supported drivesDual HDD
Bay count3
Size & build
Main materialClassic Plastic

Questions about this item

How do I install a 3.5 inch SATA drive in the dock and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into a bay, connect the 12V power adapter to a 100-240v outlet, then press the power button; the step often missed is waiting for the drive to spin up before plugging the USB 3.0 cable into the computer.

What maintenance or replacement will the dock need later?

The 12V power adapter is the only wear item; keep its ventilation clear and replace the adapter if the dock no longer powers both bays or the card reader.

What limit appears first during sustained use of both bays?

The USB 3.0 link caps combined throughput at 5Gbps, so copying to both 3.5 inch drives at once will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the drives reach their own speed limits.

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