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StarTech 1:7 Standalone USB Flash Drive Duplicator Cloner Eraser, LCD
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StarTech 1:7 Standalone USB Flash Drive Duplicator Cloner Eraser, LCD

Bottom line: The StarTech 1:7 Standalone USB Flash Drive Duplicator Cloner Eraser: Clones or erases up to 7 USB drives at once, no host computer needed; main trade-off: asynchronous copy mode caps source content at 128 MB.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Clones or erases up to 7 USB drives at once, no host computer needed
  • ✓ Fast 1.5 GB/min system and file copy across FAT, NTFS, and Linux ext formats
  • ✓ DoD/NIST SP 800-88 3-pass overwrite for secure, compliant drive sanitizing
  • ✓ Asynchronous mode with 128 MB memory for uninterrupted swap-and-copy runs

Cons

  • ✗ Asynchronous copy mode caps source content at 128 MB
  • ✗ External USB storage may need its own separate power source
  • ✗ Supports USB 3.0/2.0 only, with no native USB-C ports
  • ✗ Monitoring limited to the onboard LCD, no PC software or logging

Manufacturer description

This USB duplicator and eraser lets you clone or erase up to seven USB flash drives, without a host computer connection. This means you can work more efficiently and manage larger batches of USB drives, saving time and effort. The standalone USB duplicator and eraser is perfect for IT professionals and system administrators in corporate, education, marketing, or sales environments. Efficient 1:7 drive duplication The duplicator lets you copy up to seven drives simultaneously, and offers both synchronous and asynchronous duplication, with speeds up to 1.5GB per minute. The asynchronous…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • DUPLICATE & ERASE USB DRIVES: Standalone 1 to 7 USB drive duplicator / cloner / sanitizer; Ideal for technicians and IT Pros to manage multiple USB boot drives, wipe USB drives, or quickly share data between teams; No Computer required
  • DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: Supports cloning/duplication and erasing of USB 3.0/2.0 flash media thumb drives and USB External Storage (External USB device(s) may require its own power source connecting to outlets); Firmware is upgradeable
  • DUPLICATION AND ERASE MODES: 1.5 GB/min System & File Copy (FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux ext2, ext3, ext4 formats), whole-drive Sector-by-Sector Copy (all file formats), Quick Erase, Single-Pass & 3-Pass Overwrite (DoD/NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 Clear); TAA Compliant
  • LCD MENU DISPLAY: Use push button interface to monitor drive info, read & write performance, and scan drive for errors and bad sectors; Select Copy & Compare to verify your cloned drives with source when complete; Green/Red LEDs for activity/errors
  • ASYNCHRONOUS COPY MODE: Quickly copy to multiple USB thumb drives using Asynchronous Copy mode w/ 128 MB internal memory; Source content must be under 128 MB; Remove your finished drive and insert a new drive to start copying without interruptions

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
Model NameUSBDUPE17
Read Speed445 bytes_per_second
Write Speed25 MB/s
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberUSBDUPE17
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Mediaduplicator and eraser (1), quick-start guide (1), universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ) (1)
Item Type NameStarTech.com USBDUPE17 USB Duplicator, 1:7, USB Flash Drives, Flash Drive Duplicator
Mfr Part NumberUSBDUPE17
Number of Items1
Special FeatureLightweight
Flash Memory TypeUSB
Compatible DevicesC740; Chromebook 11 G4; macbook air; macbook pro; MacBook Pro w/ Retina; seagate ST1000LM014; seagate ST500LM000
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Warranty Description2 Year Warranty
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Memory Storage Capacity64 MB

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