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Description

StarTech SDOCK2U33EB Dual-Bay Hard Drive Dock

Overview

The StarTech SDOCK2U33EB provides direct access to two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs. This dock connects to your system via either USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) or eSATA (6 Gbps), offering flexible high-speed data transfer for surveillance footage archiving, drive imaging, or data recovery. Its tool-free design allows for rapid drive swapping, making it ideal for environments where frequent access to stored data is required. The SDOCK2U33EB includes a dedicated power adapter, ensuring stable power delivery to both drives.

Compatibility

This dual-bay hard drive dock is compatible with any 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA I, II, or III HDD or SSD. It connects to host systems via USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0) or eSATA ports. The included 12V/3A power adapter supports up to 36W of power, sufficient for most 3.5-inch drives. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Installation Notes

The dock operates within a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity levels of 20%RH to 80%RH. Storage temperatures can range from -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F). The drive insertion rating is 15,000 cycles, ensuring long-term reliability for frequent drive swaps.

What's in the Box

  • 1x Dual-Bay Hard Drive Dock
  • 1x USB 3.0 Cable
  • 1x eSATA Cable
  • 1x Power Adapter (12V DC, 3A)
  • 1x Power Cord
  • 1x Instruction Manual
Specifications
Host Connection: USB 3.0 & eSATA
Number Of Drives: 2
Drive Size: 2.5in & 3.5in
SATA Interface: SATA I/II/III
USB Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
eSATA Transfer Rate: 6 Gbps
Drive Connectors: 2 - SATA Data & Power Combo
Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.2 Type-B, 1 - eSATA
Power Input Voltage: 100 - 240 AC
Power Output Voltage: 12V DC
Power Output Current: 3.0 A
Power Consumption: 36 Watts
Operating Temperature: 5C to 35C
Storage Temperature: -20C to 50C
Operating Humidity: 20%RH~80%RH
Product Length: 5.6 in
Product Width: 5.2 in
Product Height: 2.8 in
Product Weight: 1.2 lb
Package Weight: 2.2 lb
Insertion Rating: 15,000 Cycles
Warranty: 2 Years
LED Indicators: Power, Drive 1 Activity, Drive 2 Activity
Brand: StarTech
MPN: SDOCK2U33EB
Type: Power Supply
Connectivity: USB
Power: 12V DC
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