External Docking Station for 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III
6Gbps Hard Drives - eSATA or USB 3.0 with UASP
Product ID: SDOCKU33EF
This USB 3.0 and eSATA docking station makes it easy for you to connect and swap your 2.5in or
3.5in SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The docking station also has a built-in fan
that keeps your drives running at an optimal temperature for peak performance and longer drive lifespan.
Maximize compatibility
With support for either USB 3.0 or eSATA host connections, this versatile drive dock gives you the
freedom to connect to your computer through either port. Because USB is available on virtually any
computer, you can rest assured that this docking station will work with your desktop or laptop. Plus, the
added benefit of eSATA ensures you can achieve SATA 6 Gpbs performance on computers with an
available eSATA port.
To ensure all your drives are supported, the docking station features a sleek slot-loading design that
supports both 2.5in and 3.5in drives. The docking station has also been rigorously tested for support with
large capacity drives (tested up to 6TB).
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You can extend the compatibility of this dock even further by adding IDE support using our SATA to IDE
Hard Drive Adapter (SAT2IDEADP), which allows for easy insertion of any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard drive into
a SATA hard drive dock.
Protect the health of your drives
For optimal performance, the docking station has a built-in 80mm fan that helps keep your drives running
cooler. The fan offers variable speed control which enables you to make adjustments on the fly, in order
to reduce power consumption and noise when your drives aren't being accessed. The HDD dock will also
power down your SATA drives after a period of inactivity (USB mode only) or when the computer is turned
off, to help reduce power consumption and noise when not being accessed.
Improve Performance
To save you time, this docking station is loaded with high-performance features on both interface
connections.
For the fastest possible performance, this dock supports full SATA III bandwidth of 6 Gbps when
connected through eSATA, ensuring you can get the most out of your solid-state drives.
With USB 3.0 the dock ensures high-bandwidth transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. The USB host interface
connection also supports UASP, which delivers performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0
when paired with a compatible host controller. 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.
The SDOCKU33EF is backed by a 2-year
StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical
support.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Quickly access drives for data recovery or retrieval
• Backup data to an external drive for data archiving
• Test or benchmark different hard drives while easily swapping
between them
• Quickly access drives for imaging
Features
• Optimal performance with SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 with UASP
• Maximum compatibility with eSATA or USB 3.0 interface options
• Keep your drives running cool using the built-in fan with variable
speed control
• Supports 2.5in and 3.5in form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and
solid state drives (SSD)
• Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps)
• Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
• Plug-and-play and hot-swap compatible
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Bus Type USB 3.0 & eSATA
Chipset ID JMicron - JMS561
Compatible Drive Types SATA
Drive Installation Removable
Drive Size 2.5in & 3.5in
Fan(s) Yes
Fans 1 - 80 mm
Interface USB 3.0 & eSATA
Number of Drives 1
Performance Hot Swap Capability Yes
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 6TB 7200 RPM 3.5" hard drives
and 2TB 7200 RPM 2.5" hard drives
Maximum Data Transfer Rate eSATA - 6 Gbps
USB 3.0 - 5 Gbps
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support Yes
Connector(s) Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - eSATA (7 pin, Data) Female
1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Other Interface(s) 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
1 - USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Male
1 - eSATA (7 pin, Data) Male
Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Indicators LED Indicators 1 - Drive Power/Activity
1 - Power
Power Center Tip Polarity Positive
Input Current 0.8 A
Input Voltage 110V-240V AC
Output Current 2 A
Output Voltage 12 DC
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Plug Type M
Power Consumption (In Watts) 24
Power Source AC Adapter Included
Environmental Humidity 8~90% RH
Operating Temperature 5°C to 80°C (41°F to 176°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Plastic
Product Height 5.3 in [134 mm]
Product Length 5 in [126 mm]
Product Weight 16.8 oz [477 g]
Product Width 3.7 in [95 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 2.2 lb [1 kg]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - eSATA / USB 3.0 SATA HDD DOCK
1 - 1m USB 3.0 Cable
1 - 1m eSATA Cable
1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS)
1 - Instruction Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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