Startech 3.5´´ HDD Docking Station

StarTech 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Docking Station | USB 3.0 HDD/SSD Dock

Effortlessly access, manage, and swap your 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) with the StarTech 3.5" HDD Docking Station. This powerful device is the ultimate tool for IT professionals, technicians, and home users who need quick, temporary access to their data without the hassle of drive enclosures or internal installation. Simply insert your SATA drive into the top-loading slot and connect to your computer via a high-speed USB 3.0 port to instantly access files, perform data recovery, clone drives, or run system backups.

Boost your workflow and productivity with a solution designed for convenience and speed. The tool-less design means you can hot-swap drives in seconds, making it ideal for testing multiple drives or quickly retrieving data from old hard drives. With support for high-capacity SATA I, II, and III drives, this docking station is a versatile and future-proof addition to your tech toolkit.

Key Benefits
* Instant Drive Access: The top-loading, toaster-style design allows for effortless, tool-free insertion and removal of your 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives. Perfect for quick data recovery, drive testing, and content offloading.
* High-Speed Performance: Leverage the full speed of your SATA III drives. The USB 3.0 interface delivers transfer rates up to 5Gbps. With added support for UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), experience read speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host controller.
* Simple & Convenient: Featuring a compact footprint, a dedicated power button, and an LED activity indicator, this docking station is built for ease of use. The included power adapter ensures stable performance for even the most power-demanding 3.5" hard drives.

Main Features
* Top-loading, vertical slot design for easy drive access
* Tool-less and tray-less drive installation
* Support for both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III drives (HDD/SSD)
* SuperSpeed USB 3.0 host connection with data rates up to 5Gbps
* UASP support for enhanced transfer speed performance
* Power button with integrated LED power and activity indicator
* Compact, desktop-friendly form factor
* Plug-and-play and hot-swap compatible

This Drive Bay Mounting Bracket Kit lets you mount a 3.5in Hard Drive in a 5.25in drive bay, allowing you to maximize the internal space-efficiency of your computer case.



Supports
* Drive Types: SATA I / II / III (1.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 Gbps)
* Drive Sizes: 2.5in & 3.5in
* Drive Form Factors: Hard Drives (HDD) & Solid-State Drives (SSD)
* Max Drive Capacity: Tested with up to 8TB high-capacity drives
* Operating Systems: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11), macOS (10.6 and later), Linux

Technical Specifications
* Host Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) - also known as USB 3.0
* Drive Connector(s): 1x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
* Host Connector(s): 1x USB Type-B (9 pin, Gen 1) Female
* Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1153E
* Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s; SATA III - 6 Gbit/s
* Power Source: AC Adapter Included (Input: 100-240V AC, Output: 12V DC)
* Material: Lightweight and Durable Plastic Housing
* LED Indicators: 1x Power & Activity (Blue)