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Black rectangular dock with top slot for 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drive, cooling fan visible

Sabrent

Sabrent EC-DFFN 2.5" & 3.5" SATA USB 3.0 Lay-Flat Docking Station with Fan

SKU CH-K6TJ-Q72R9

A single-bay SATA dock accepts 2.5" or 3.5" drives up to 6 TB, connects via USB 3.0 and includes a built-in cooling fan

  • Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
  • Drive interfaceSATA
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 6 TB
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Mac OS X and
  • Supports both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives for flexible storage access
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds for quick data moves
  • Built-in cooling fan keeps drives at safe temperatures during heavy workloads
  • Hot-swappable design allows drive changes without rebooting or driver installation
  • LED indicator shows power and activity status at a glance

Single-bay SATA dock with active cooling

The Sabrent EC-DFFN accepts one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drive up to 6 TB and connects it through USB 3.0. A built-in fan runs while the dock is powered to keep the drive cool during long transfers. Hot-swap support means you can swap drives without rebooting the host computer.

Sustained throughput with fan-assisted thermal

The USB 3.0 link tops out at 5 Gbps, while the fan maintains airflow across the exposed drive surface during extended read or write sessions. An on-off switch cuts power to both the drive and the fan when the dock is idle, and the LED shows power and activity status at a glance.

Check drive height and host port before ordering

The lay-flat tray is designed for standard-height desktop SATA drives; thicker enterprise models may not sit flush. Your computer must provide a USB 3.0 Type-A port for full speed, though the dock will fall back to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps if only an older port is available. No driver installation is required on supported Windows or macOS versions.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameEC-DFFN
Product typeDock
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 6 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Size & build
Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
Product dimensions7.2 in × 4.9 in × 1.8 in
Product weight1.08 lb (0.49 kg)
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac OS X and Higher

Questions about this item

How loud is the built-in cooling fan when the Sabrent EC-DFFN runs all day?

The dock includes a built-in cooling fan designed to keep drives at safe temperatures during continuous operation.

Which cable and port must I already have to connect this dock at full 5 Gbps speed?

A USB 3.0 Type-A cable is included; your computer needs a USB 3.0 Type-A port to reach the 5 Gbps transfer rate.

Will a legacy 2.5-inch SATA drive from an old laptop work in this 3.5-inch bay dock?

Yes, the lay-flat bay accepts both standard 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives up to 6 TB without adapters.

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