Description
Product Description
Simplify hard drive cloning, data migration, and storage management with this Dual-Bay HDD/SSD Duplicator and Docking Station. Designed for IT professionals, technicians, and computer users, this versatile device allows you to duplicate SATA hard drives and solid-state drives without connecting to a computer, or use it as an external docking station to access drives through your computer.
The standalone cloning function creates a sector-by-sector copy of an existing drive, including partitions, boot sector information, and empty sectors. This makes it useful for drive upgrades, system migration, data recovery workflows, and creating exact drive duplicates. No host computer is required for standalone duplication.
Supporting both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, the dual-bay design provides flexibility when working with different storage devices. It supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III drives, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. An eSATA connection provides an additional option for connecting the docking station to compatible computers.
Designed for convenience, the top-loading, tool-free drive bays allow drives to be inserted and removed easily. Integrated eject buttons simplify drive removal, while LED indicators display power, drive status, operating mode, and duplication progress.
With support for UASP and a stated standalone duplication speed of up to 22 GB per minute under suitable conditions, this docking station is a practical addition to computer workshops, IT departments, and data management setups.
Whether you're upgrading storage, duplicating a drive, or accessing files from a spare SATA drive, this dual-bay device provides a convenient solution for managing compatible hard drives and SSDs.
Important: Standalone cloning overwrites the destination drive. Always back up important data and ensure the target drive is equal to or larger than the source drive before starting a duplication process.
Key Features
- Standalone Hard Drive Cloning: Duplicates compatible SATA hard drives and SSDs without requiring a host computer.
- Dual-Bay Design: Accommodates two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives for convenient cloning and storage access.
- Sector-by-Sector Duplication: Copies the entire source drive, including partitions, boot information, files, and empty sectors.
- USB 3.0 Connectivity: Connects to a compatible computer through USB 3.0 with data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
- eSATA Connectivity: Provides an alternative connection method for compatible computers and systems.
- Broad SATA Compatibility: Supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III drives.
- Fast Duplication Performance: Offers a stated cloning speed of up to 22 GB per minute under suitable conditions.
- UASP Support: Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol for compatible systems, helping improve data transfer performance.
- Tool-Free Installation: Top-loading drive bays make installing and removing drives straightforward.
- Convenient Eject Buttons: Help simplify the removal of installed drives.
- LED Status Indicators: Provide information about power, drive status, operating mode, and duplication progress.
- Universal Power Adapter: Includes a power adapter with regional plug options, according to the supplier.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for drive upgrades, storage management, computer maintenance, and compatible data recovery workflows.
Specifications
- Product Type: Dual-Bay Hard Drive Duplicator & Docking Station
- Model Number: SDOCK2U33RE
- Number of Drive Bays: 2
- Compatible Drive Sizes: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch
- Compatible Drive Types: SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Supported SATA Standards: SATA I, SATA II, SATA III
- Computer Interface: USB 3.0 and eSATA
- Maximum USB Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
- Maximum SATA III Transfer Rate: 6 Gbps
- UASP Support: Yes
- Standalone Cloning: Yes
- Duplication Method: Sector-by-sector, whole-drive cloning
- Maximum Stated Duplication Speed: Up to 22 GB/min
- RAID Support: No
- Drive Installation: Removable, tool-free
- Chipset: JMicron JMS562
- LED Indicators: Drive status, power, mode, and progress
- Power Adapter: Universal adapter with regional plug options, as supplied
- Product Colour: Not specified in the supplied information
Drive Capacity Information
The supplier's specifications identify the following tested drive capacities:
- 3.5-inch HDDs: Tested with drives up to 4TB per bay, for 8TB total across two bays.
- 2.5-inch HDDs: Tested with drives up to 2TB, according to the supplied specifications.
Package Includes
- 1 × Dual-Bay SATA HDD/SSD Duplicator Dock
- 1 × USB 3.0 Cable
- 1 × eSATA Cable
- 1 × Universal Power Adapter
- 1 × Instruction Manual
