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Black USB 3.0 docking station with 3.5 inch 3TB SATA hard drive inserted

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive NEX-DS1U3 USB 3.0 Docking Station + 3TB 3.5" SATA 5400 RPM 64MB Cache

SKU CH-JAYW-W4064

USB 3.0 docking station with included 3TB 3.5-inch SATA drive for hot-swap access to 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives up to 8TB

  • Total capacity3 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Product colorBlack
  • USB 3.0 interface transfers data up to 5Gbps
  • Hot-swap capable for instant drive changes without reboot
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 8TB
  • Included 3TB 3.5" SATA drive spins at 5400 RPM with 64MB cache
  • Plug-and-play operation works with Windows, Mac and Linux

Combo docking station and 3 TB drive

This bundle pairs a USB 3.0 docking station with a 3 TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive that spins at 5400 RPM and carries 64 MB of cache. It is aimed at users who want immediate access to bare drives for backup, recovery or archiving without installing them inside a chassis. The drive arrives ready to use with the dock.

Hot-swap SATA dock for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

The dock accepts both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives up to 8 TB each and connects to the host over USB 3.0 with a 5 Gbps link. Hot-swap capability lets you insert or remove a drive while the system is running, and LED indicators show power and drive activity. No internal cabling or enclosure screws are required.

Sustained transfer limited by 5400 RPM platter

Under continuous workloads the mechanical drive’s 5400 RPM spindle and 64 MB cache set the practical throughput ceiling, which will be lower than the USB 3.0 bus maximum. The dock itself does not add thermal throttling, so performance stays consistent for long sequential reads or writes. It is not suited for workloads that demand the sustained bandwidth of faster spindles or solid-state media.

How it compares

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Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Total capacity3 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s

Questions about this item

Will the 5400 RPM drive sustain full USB 3.0 5Gbps transfers?

The 5400 RPM mechanism limits sustained throughput well below the 5Gbps USB 3.0 ceiling; expect mechanical drive speeds instead.

How much heat and noise does the dock produce during all-day operation?

The dock has no fan; only the 3.5" drive generates warmth and audible seek noise during continuous use.

Must I supply my own host cable and power adapter for the NEX-DS1U3?

The combo includes the dock, its power adapter and a USB 3.0 cable; no extra items are required to start.

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