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Black plastic drive dock for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives with USB 3.0

STARTECH

STARTECH SATDOCKU3S drive enclosure 2.5" 3.5" USB 3.0 SATA

SKU CH-GDEB-XGGPD MPN SATDOCKU3S

Dock provides swappable USB 3.0 access for 2.5 in and 3.5 in SATA drives with a 5 Gbps maximum transfer rate

  • Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
  • Drive interfaceSATA
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeDrive Dock
  • Main materialPlastic

Size N/A

  • Fast USB 3.0 transfers up to 5 Gbps for quick backups
  • Tool-free swapping of 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives saves time
  • Works with Windows 2000 through Server 2008 R2 and Linux 2.6.31+
  • Includes AC adapter for reliable power to both drive sizes
  • Compact black plastic dock weighs only .9 lbs for portability

Docking Station for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Drives

This STARTECH SATDOCKU3S docking station provides fast, swappable access to 2.5 in or 3.5 in SATA hard drives and solid-state drives through a USB 3.0 connection. It supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed and USB 2.0 connectivity with a maximum transfer rate of 5 Gbps. The unit includes an AC adapter and features a black plastic construction.

Suits Users with Mixed Drive Sizes

It suits technicians and home users who need to access data from both 2.5 in and 3.5 in SATA drives without installing them inside a case. The dock is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003 and 2008 R2, plus Linux 2.6.31 and up. Buyers who require an internal bay solution or a different external interface should look at other options.

USB 3.0 External Interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.0 external interface, delivering up to 5 Gbps bandwidth with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. Actual throughput depends on the performance of the installed SATA drive. The Lucidport chipset manages the SATA-to-USB bridging for broad OS support.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameSATDOCKU3S
Product colorBlack
Product typeDrive Dock
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
Main materialPlastic
Product weight0.9 lb (0.41 kg)
Shipping weight0.78 kg
Package size168 × 163 × 91 mm
In the box
In the box81875L

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Questions about this item

Does the dock accept both 2.5 in and 3.5 in SATA drives at the same time?

The dock holds one drive at a time; you swap between 2.5 in and 3.5 in SATA drives by inserting the desired drive into the top slot.

How is the dock connected to the computer and powered?

Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the host and plug the included AC adapter into the dock; the drive receives power from the adapter, not from the USB port.

Will the drive need any firmware updates or part replacements during normal use?

The dock itself has no user-serviceable parts; the drive inside may eventually need replacement, but the dock requires no firmware updates or maintenance.

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