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Black rectangular SATA hard drive dock with top slot

Sabrent EC-UBLB USB 3.0 to SATA Docking Station 2.5 3.5 inch

SKU CH-NHDT-2FZPF

Tool-free USB 3.0 dock accepts 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drives for hot-swappable data access at up to 5Gbps

  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions7.62 in × 7.62 in × 7.62 in
  • Product weight13.4 oz
  • In the box• Docking station • Power Adapter • USB 3.0 cable
  • Access 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives without an enclosure
  • Hot-swappable design lets you change drives instantly
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports for broad compatibility
  • LED indicator shows power and drive activity status

Tool-free SATA drive access

The Sabrent EC-UBLB docking station lets you insert a 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD directly into the top slot for immediate data access. No enclosure assembly or driver installation is required on Windows or Mac OS. A USB 3.0 cable and power adapter are included in the box.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 enclosures

Moving from a USB 2.0 drive enclosure or adapter raises the interface ceiling to 5 Gbps, cutting bulk-transfer times for large archives or backups. The jump is worth it when you regularly move multi-gigabyte folders and want hot-swap convenience without rebooting.

Handles desktop and laptop SATA drives

The dock comfortably accommodates standard 2.5" laptop drives and 3.5" desktop drives up to the maximum capacity the host operating system recognises. It runs out of headroom with proprietary drive formats, non-SATA interfaces, or when the host USB port cannot supply sufficient current for larger 3.5" mechanisms.

How it compares

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Price $41.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSABRENT
Model nameEC-UBLB
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Product dimensions7.62 in × 7.62 in × 7.62 in
Product weight13.4 oz
In the box
In the box• Docking station • Power Adapter • USB 3.0 cable

Questions about this item

Will the 7.62 in x 7.62 in footprint fit on my desk?

The dock measures 7.62 in on each side, so it occupies a square footprint of that size on a flat surface.

Do I need to install drivers before inserting a 2.5 or 3.5 SATA drive?

No drivers are required; the dock is plug-and-play and hot-swappable, so you simply connect the USB 3.0 cable, attach power, and insert the drive.

What should I do if the power LED stops lighting up?

Check the power adapter and its connection first; the LED is driven by the external adapter, so a failed or loose adapter is the most common cause.

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