StarTech.com SDOCK2U33RE SATA 6Gbps Hard Drive HDD Duplicator Dock eSATA USB 3.0

The SDOCK2U33RE Dual 2.5/3.5in SATA HDD/SSD duplicator dock from StarTech.com lets you duplicate/clone an existing hard drive without the use of a host computer system and to swap drives from your desktop or laptop computer simultaneously, using a single USB or eSATA port.

As a hard drive duplicator, the SDOCK2U33RE lets you create an exact sector-by-sector clone from one hard drive to another, including partitions and boot sector information ensuring data integrity and consistency for sensitive operations, such as data recovery. As an external hard drive dock the SDOCK2U33RE lets you connect your drives through either eSATA or USB, with each drive slot individually supporting high capacity 2.5/3.5in hard drives or solid state drives, tested up to 4TB.

With support for SATA III (6 Gbps) you can maximise efficiency with duplication speeds up to 22GB per minute, and eSATA docking speeds up to 6Gbps. The dock can also be connected through USB 3.0 with UASP for transfer speeds up 5 Gbps (70% faster than conventional USB 3.0).

With push button operation and plug-and play installation, the duplicator dock has been specially designed for hassle-free operation. You can quickly dock your hard drives or start duplicating hard drives with the push of a button. The built-in LED progress bar saves you time by letting you monitor the entire duplication process, so you'll know exactly when it's time to start your next operation.

For added compatibility with different drive types in duplication and docking applications, the SDOCK2U33RE supports the use of various drive adaptors. 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.

• Colour: Black
• Compatible drive types (type and rate): SATA
• Connectors, drive: SATA data and Power combo (7+15 pin) receptacle
• Connectors, host: eSATA (7 pin, data) female, USB 3.0 B (9 pin, SuperSpeed) female
• Drive installation: Removable
• Drive size: 2.5in and 3.5in
• Interface type and rate: SATA III (6 Gbps), USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
• Interface: USB 3.0 and eSATA
• Max drive capacity: Currently tested with up to 4TB 7200 RPM 3.5in hard drives per bay (8TB total) and 2TB 5900 RPM 2.5in hard drives (2TB total)
• Number of drives: 2
• OS compatibility: OS independent, no software or drivers required
• Power source: AC adaptor included
• UASP support: Yes
• Product dimensions: 147 x 132 x 70mm
• Manufacturer's part no. SDOCK2U33RE