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StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III, SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay, Top-Loading (SDOCK2U33),Black | SATA I/II/III, Hot-swap, Independent power buttons, Top-loading toaster-style, Tool-less, 15,000-cycle rated
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StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station

Bottom line: The StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station: Two bays let you clone drive-to-drive without a host PC in the loop; main trade-off: USB 3.2 Gen 1 caps at 5 Gbps, throttling fast NVMe-class SATA SSDs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two bays let you clone drive-to-drive without a host PC in the loop
  • ✓ Independent power buttons hot-swap one bay while the other stays mounted
  • ✓ UASP support claims up to 70% faster transfers than plain USB 3.0
  • ✓ Takes any capacity 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, OS independent

Cons

  • ✗ USB 3.2 Gen 1 caps at 5 Gbps, throttling fast NVMe-class SATA SSDs
  • ✗ Top-loading bays leave drives exposed with no dust cover or enclosure
  • ✗ IDE drives need the SAT2IDEADP adapter, sold separately
  • ✗ Needs the bundled external power brick, so it is not bus-powered or portable

Manufacturer description

The Dual 2.5/3.5" SATA hard drive docking station lets you dock and swap drives from your desktop or laptop computer simultaneously, using a single USB port. Enhanced with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this hard drive docking station lets you get the most out of the fastest drive technologies such as SATA III (6 Gbps), solid state drives (SSD) and hybrid, drives with performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. The hard drive dock features independent power buttons for each individual drive, ensuring you can operate each hard…

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SpecPicks scored StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. StarTech.com's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • HARD DRIVE DOCKING STATION: This 2-bay hard drive dock delivers instant access to your 2.5/3.5" SATA hard drives for file backup, disk imaging, or data transfer over USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); Tool-less design enables easy drive hot-swapping.
  • DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: Supports 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs & SSDs of any capacity | OS Independent | Backwards compatible w/ SATA I/II | IDE adapter (SAT2IDEADP) sold separately | Includes 3ft USB-A cable and universal power adapter
  • PERFORMANCE: Independent power buttons for each bay enables you to hot-swap an idle drive while the other bay is in use; Drive bays with 15,000-cycle insertion rating for maximum durability.
  • SPECS: 2-Bay Hard Drive Dock | SATA I/II/III | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Host Connection | Tool-less/Tray-less Design | Hot-Swappable Drive Bays | Top-Loading/Toaster-Style with Eject Buttons | LED Activity Lights
  • THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this Dual-Bay Hard Drive Dock is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical assistance
  • Dock two 2.5" or 3.5" SATA III SSDs/HDDs over USB 3.0 with UASP

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
Unit Count1.0 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberSDOCK2U33
CompatibilityMac
Built-In MediaExternal Hard Drives
Mfr Part NumberSDOCK2U33
Hardware PlatformUniversal
Compatible DevicesCompatible with USB 3.0-enabled computer systems such as Dell Optiplex & Apple Mac & MacBook
Data Transfer Rate6 Gigabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Hardware InterfaceUSB 3.0
Warranty Description2 year warranty
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 Inches
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Item Dimensions L x W x H7.28"L x 4.72"W x 8.27"H
Supported Devices Quantity2
Global Trade Identification Number00065030856928
EU Spare Part Availability Duration2 Years
Full listing titleStarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III, SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay, Top-Loading (SDOCK2U33),Black | SATA I/II/III, Hot-swap, Independent power buttons, Top-loading toaster-style, Tool-less, 15,000-cycle rated

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StarTech.com Dual-Bay USB 3.0 To SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB Hard Drive Dock, External 2.5/3.5" SATA I/II/III, SSD/HDD Docking Station, Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay, Top-Loading (SDOCK2U33),Black | SATA I/II/III, Hot-swap, Independent power buttons, Top-loading toaster-style, Tool-less, 15,000-cycle rated
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