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Black USB 3.0 docking station with 3.5 inch 2TB SATA hard drive inserted

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive NEX-DS1U3 USB 3.0 Docking Station + 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD

SKU CH-K8JV-2JND1

A USB 3.0 docking station with a 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drive for instant hot-swap access to 2.5" or 3.5" drives up to 8TB

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • Product colorBlack
  • USB 3.0 transfers files at up to 5Gbps
  • Hot-swap lets you change drives without powering down
  • Works with 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives up to 8TB
  • 2TB 5400RPM 64MB cache drive included
  • Plug-and-play on Windows Mac and Linux

Combo Dock and Drive

The GoHardDrive NEX-DS1U3 bundles a USB 3.0 docking station with a 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drive. It targets users who need immediate access to bare SATA drives for backup, recovery or archiving without installing them inside a chassis. The package delivers both the dock and a drive in a single purchase.

5400 RPM Mechanical Drive

The included drive spins at 5400 RPM with 64MB cache and connects through the dock's SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. This rotational speed defines the sustained throughput ceiling for large sequential transfers and random access latency. Buyers who need faster sustained write performance or lower access times should look elsewhere.

Hot-Swap SATA Dock

The dock accepts 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives up to 8TB and connects to the host via USB 3.0 at up to 5Gbps. Hot-swap support lets you change drives without rebooting, while LED indicators show power and activity. It requires a free USB port and works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

How it compares

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Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Total capacity2 TB
Product colorBlack
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 transfer rate mean for real-world file copies?

The 5 Gbps ceiling is the USB 3.0 link speed; actual throughput will be limited by the 2 TB drive’s 5400 RPM rotation and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, so sustained copies typically land well below the theoretical maximum.

How does the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface affect performance with the included drive?

The dock’s SATA 6.0 Gb/s port can handle faster drives, but the bundled 2 TB 3.5" HDD runs at 5400 RPM with 64 MB cache, so the drive itself sets the practical speed limit.

Will a 2.5" SSD fit in the same slot as the 3.5" drive?

Yes, the docking station accepts both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 8 TB in the same top-loading slot; no adapter or tray swap is required.

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