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Black vertical plastic docking station for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives with USB 3.0 cable and power adapter

Syba

Syba SY-ENC35026 2.5" 3.5" SATA USB 3.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-5Q38-2D46A MPN SY-ENC35026

A tool-free vertical dock connects a single 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive via USB 3.0 with an included 12V power adapter and 33" cable

  • Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Me Linu
  • Product colorBlack
  • Tool-free vertical design lets you swap 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives in seconds
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed for fast file access
  • Driver-free plug-and-play works with Windows, Linux and Mac OS without rebooting
  • Hot-swap support enables drive changes while the system stays powered on
  • Includes 12 V 2.5 A power adapter and 33-inch USB 3.0 cable for desktop use

Product type and audience

The Syba SY-ENC35026 is a black vertical docking station that accepts a single 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD. It connects to a host computer through a USB 3.0 interface and includes a 12V 2.5A AC adapter with its own power switch. The tool-free design lets you insert or remove a drive in seconds without screws, and the unit supports hot-swap operation on Windows, Linux and Mac OS.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This dock suits users who want quick, driver-free access to bare SATA drives for backup, data recovery or high-volume file transfer at up to 5 Gbps. It is not for buyers who need simultaneous access to multiple drives, for users requiring an internal interface, or for anyone who wants a fan-cooled chassis for continuous enterprise workloads.

The deciding specification

The external interface is USB 3.0 with a 5 Gbps transfer rate, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. If your workflow demands that speed and your host has a compatible port, this dock will deliver it; if you only have USB 2.0 ports you will be limited to the slower revision.

How it compares

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSYBA
Model nameSY-ENC35026
Product colorBlack
Product typeDock
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
Main materialPlastic
Shipping weight0.51 kg
Package size254 × 132 × 81 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows Me
Linux
Mac OS 9.X/10.X
In the box
In the boxUSB 3.0 3.5 in/2.5 in SATA HDD Docking Station
User Manual
USB 3.0 Cable (33 in)
AC/DC Adapter (12 V 2.5A)
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Does the 12 V 2.5 A adapter keep the dock cool and quiet during all-day transfers?

The enclosure has no fan and relies on passive airflow through its plastic shell, so it stays silent but can feel warm under sustained load.

What must my computer already have to use the USB 3.0 connection?

A USB 3.0 Type-A port and a supported OS such as Windows 7 or later, Linux, or Mac OS 10.x; the dock is driver-free on those systems.

Will my older SATA I or II drives work in this USB 3.0 dock?

Yes — the internal interface accepts SATA I, II and III drives, so legacy disks mount and transfer at their native speeds.

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