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External docking station for 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III 6Gbps hard drives – eSATA or USB 3.0 with UASP
StarTech 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).
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
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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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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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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Bus Type USB 3.0 & eSATA
Chipset ID JMircon - JMS561
Compatible Drive Types (Type
and Rate)
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
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
Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support Yes
Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Female
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.0 B (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Other Interface(s) 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
Other Interface(s) 1 - USB A (4 pin) Male
Other Interface(s) 1 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Male
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]
LED Indicators 1 - Drive Power/Activity
LED Indicators 1 - Power
Center Tip Polarity Positive
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Input Current 0.8 A
Input Voltage 110 ~ 240 AC
Output Current 2 A
Output Voltage 12 DC
Plug Type M
Power Source AC Adapter Included
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)
Shipping (Package) Weight 2.2 lb [1 kg]
Included in Package 1 - eSATA / USB 3.0 SATA HDD DOCK
Included in Package 1 - 1m USB 3.0 Cable
Included in Package 1 - 1m eSATA Cable
Included in Package 1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS)
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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