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Black USB 3.0 docking station with a 3.5-inch 4TB hard drive inserted

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive Docking Station + WL 4TB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM

SKU CH-ZQWN-DYBHA

USB 3.0 docking station with hot-swap support for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 8TB, bundled with a 4TB 3.5" 7200 RPM 64MB cache hard drive

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Product colorBlack
  • USB 3.0 interface transfers data at up to 5Gbps
  • Hot-swap capable for instant drive changes without reboot
  • Docking station accepts both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 8TB
  • Included 4TB 3.5" drive spins at 7200 RPM with 64MB cache
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux for broad compatibility

Docking station with 4 TB drive

This combo pairs a USB 3.0 hard-drive dock with a 3.5-inch SATA drive rated at 4 TB, 7200 RPM and 64 MB cache. The dock accepts both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives up to 8 TB. It connects over USB 3.0 for transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and supports hot-swap operation.

Check host port and drive height

Verify your computer has a free USB 3.0 port to reach the stated transfer speed; USB 2.0 will work but at lower throughput. Ensure any spare drives you plan to use are standard-height 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA models, as thicker drives may not seat correctly in the dock.

Plug-in storage expansion

The dock draws power from its own adapter, so it adds storage without occupying an internal drive bay or SATA port. Hot-swap support lets you rotate multiple drives for backups, archives or data recovery without opening the case. Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux for broad system integration.

How it compares

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Price $96.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the combo include both the docking station and the 4 TB hard drive, or do I need to buy the drive separately?

The combo ships with the NEXIN NEX-DS1U3 docking station and a WL 4 TB 3.5" SATA drive included, so nothing extra is required to start using it.

The supplier title lists 7200 RPM while the description notes 5400 RPM — which speed does the supplied drive actually run at?

The included WL drive is specified at 5400 RPM with 64 MB cache, so that is the rotational speed you will get in the box.

Will the USB 3.0 connection let the 7200 RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface reach its full transfer rate in practice?

The dock's USB 3.0 link caps at 5 Gbps, so the drive's 6.0 Gb/s SATA interface will be limited to that ceiling during transfers.

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