StarTech.com 4 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, Dock, External 2.5/3.5" III SSD/HDD Hot Swap Bay, Top Loading (SDOCK4U33)

Startech Sdock4u33 2.5/3.5´´ Hdd/ssd Docking Station. Instantly access four 2.5/3.5´´ SATA HDDs/SSDs with the STARTECH SDOCK4U33 docking station. Featuring UASP support for up to 70% faster transfers and independent power for hot-swapping, it optimizes performance and workflow. Built-in fans ensure drive longevity, while broad OS compatibility makes it ideal for IT professionals, backups, and data transfers. The four-bay 2.5/3.5´´ SATA HDD / SSD docking station lets you dock and swap four drives from your desktop or laptop computer simultaneously, using a single USB port.- the most out of your SATA III (Gbps) solid state drives and hybrid drives with this UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) enhanced hard drive docking station.With performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller, UASP ensures high performance by reducing bottleneck.See our UASP testing results below for further details.- The hard drive dock features independently-powered SATA connectors for each individual drive, ensuring you can operate drives separately.This gives you the freedom to hot-swap one drive while transferring data to another, saving you time.Plus, the built-in fans keep your drives running cool, ensuring optimal performance and helps to prevent premature drive failure.- Extend the value of this hard drive docking station further with the addition of our SATA to IDE Hard Drive Adapter (SAT2IDEADP), allowing easy insertion of any 2.5 or 3.5in.IDE hard drive into a SATA hard drive dock.- To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the SDOCK4U33 supports all of the leading operating systems, including:Microsoft Windows® (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple® OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS™.Improved Performance with UASP:- UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux.In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.- At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.- Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.Features:- Supports SATA III (6 Gbps) and UASP for optimal performance.- Independently powered SATA controllers.- Built-in dual 40 mm cooling fan.- Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives.- Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps).- Supports both 2.5´´ and 3.5´´ form factor hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD).- Quad-bay, top slot-loading design with drive doors Applications:- System builders and I.T.specialists who need quick access to drives for imaging.- Backup data quickly to an external drive for archiving.- Transferring data from one hard drive to another.- Technicians who test or benchmark multiple hard drives.- Backup important data and easily take the drive to an offsite location for safekeeping.- Save time, with file transfers up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host.- Hassle-free operation with independent SATA controllers allowing for uninterrupted data transfers while hot-swapping the other drives.- Helps to prevent premature drive failure, with built-in dual 40 mm fans that keep your drives running cool.Specifications:- Height:6.7 in [17.0 cm].- Length:13.4 in [34.1 cm].- Width:8.4 in [21.4 cm].- Weight:4.8 lb [2.2 kg] Connector(s):- 4.- Drive Connectors:SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin).- 1.- Host Connectors:USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Environmental:- Operating Temperature:5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).- Storage Temperature:-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F).- Humidity:20%RH ~ 80%RH Hardware:- Interface:USB 3.0.- Number of Drives:4.- Drive Size:2.5in & 3.5in.- Compatible Drive Types:SATA.- Drive Installation:Removable.- Fan(s):Yes.- 2.- Fans:40 mm.- Chipset ID:VIA/VLI.- VL812:ASMedia.- ASM1053.- 6G Indicators:- 4.- LED Indicators:Drive power/activity LED.Performance:- Type and Rate:USB 3.0.- 5 Gbit/s.- UASP Support:Yes.- Max Drive Capacity:Currently tested with up to 4TB 7200 RPM 3.5´´ hard drives per bay (8TB total) and 2TB 5900 RPM 2.5´´ hard drives (2TB total).- Insertion Rating:15,000 Cycles Physical Characteristics:- Material:Plastic.- Length:11.2 in [28.5 cm].- Width:6.7 in [17.1 cm].- Height:3.3 in [85.0 mm].- Weight of Product:2.3 lb [1.0 kg] Power:- Power Source:AC Adapter Included.- Input Voltage:100.- 240 AC.- Input Current:2.5A.- Output Voltage:12V DC.- Output Current:6.5 A.- Power Consumption (In Watts):78 Software:- OS Compatibility:OS independent.No software or drivers required What´s in the Box:- 1.- Included in Package:USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5/3.5´´ SATA SSD/HDD Dock.- USB 3.0 Cable.- Universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AUS).- Instruction manual. tradeinn Techinn

HARD DRIVE DOCKING STATION: This 4-bay hard drive dock enables access to up to four 2.5/3.5" SATA hard drives for file backup, imaging or data transfer over USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). Tool-less design enables quick hot-swapping. DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: Works with 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDS and SSDs of any capacity | 4Kn Compatible | OS Independent | Backwards compatible w/ SATA I/II |Includes 3ft USB-A cable and Universal Power Adapter | IDE adapter (SAT2IDEADP) sold separately PERFORMANCE: Independently-powered SATA controllers enable drive hot swapping without interrupting other drive bays that are in use. Dual 40mm fans maintain optimal drive temperature for reliability and performance. SPECS: 4-Bay Hard Drive Dock | SATA III (6 Gbps) w/ TRIM | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Host Connection | Dual 40mm Fans | 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 Quad-Bay Hard Drive Dock is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical assistance