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Description

StarTech SDOCK4U33 Quad-Bay Hard Drive Dock

Overview

The StarTech SDOCK4U33 provides direct access to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drives through a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection. This quad-bay dock is designed for scenarios requiring rapid data access, cloning, or backup of multiple drives, such as forensic data acquisition or large-scale surveillance video archive management. Its robust design includes integrated 40mm cooling fans to maintain drive temperatures during prolonged operation, ensuring data integrity and device longevity. The SDOCK4U33 supports SATA III (6.0 Gbps) transfer speeds, maximizing throughput for your connected drives.

Compatibility

This dock is compatible with any 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA I, II, or III hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). It connects to any host system with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or backward compatible USB 3.0 / 2.0) port. For optimal performance, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port is recommended to achieve the maximum 5 Gbps data transfer rate. The included 12V/6.5A power adapter supports up to 78 Watts of power, sufficient for four high-capacity drives.

Installation Notes

The operating temperature range for this device is 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), with a storage temperature range of -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F). Recommended operating humidity is between 20%RH and 80%RH. The included 3.0 ft (0.9 m) USB 3.2 cable connects the dock to your host computer, while the external 100-240V AC power adapter provides the necessary power.

What's in the Box

  • 1x Quad-Bay Hard Drive Dock
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Cable (3.0 ft / 0.9 m)
  • 1x External Power Adapter (12V DC, 6.5A)
  • 1x Power Cord
  • 1x User Manual
Specifications
Drive Bays: 4
Drive Size: 2.5in & 3.5in
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
Max Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
SATA Type: SATA III (6 Gbps)
Fans: 2 - 40 mm
Operating Temperature: 5C to 35C
Storage Temperature: -20C to 50C
Humidity: 20%RH ~ 80%RH
Product Length: 11.4 in
Product Width: 6.7 in
Product Height: 3.5 in
Weight: 2.2 lb
Cable Length: 3.0 ft
Input Voltage: 100 - 240 AC
Output Voltage: 12V DC
Output Current: 6.5 A
Power Consumption: 78 Watts
Warranty: 2 Years
Brand: StarTech
MPN: SDOCK4U33
Type: Power Supply
Connectivity: USB
Power: 240V AC
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StarTech Quad-bay Hard Drive Dock FOR 2.5 / 3.5 SATA - SDOCK4U33

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