{"product_id":"startech-com-external-docking-station-for-2-5in-or-3-5in-sata-iii-hard-drives-esata-or-usb-3-0-with-uasp-sdocku33ef","title":"StarTech.com External docking station for 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III hard drives - eSATA or USB 3.0 with UASP SDOCKU33EF","description":"\u003cp\u003eThisUSB 3.0 and eSATA docking station makes it easy for you to connect and swap your 2.5in or 3.5inSATAhard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximizecompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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 Gpbsperformance on computers with an available eSATA port.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo 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 rigorouslytested forsupport with large capacitydrives (tested up to 6TB).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can extend the compatibilityof thisdock even further by adding IDE support using ourSATA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect the healthof your drives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor optimal performance, the docking station hasa built-in80mm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprovePerformance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo save youtime, thisdocking station is loaded with high-performance features on both interface connections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor thefastest possibleperformance, thisdock supportsfull SATA III bandwidth of 6 Gbps when connected through eSATA, ensuring you can get the most out of your solid-state drives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith USB 3.0 the dock ensures high-bandwidth transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. The USB host interface connectionalso supportsUASP, which delivers performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a compatiblehost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SDOCKU33EFisbacked by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"gfk-spex-minisite\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open('\/\/content.etilize.com\/mini-site\/en_ca\/1029795694.html','_blank','height=800,width=780,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,menubar=no,location=no,directories=no,status=no');return false;\"\u003eMore from the Manufacturer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play and hot-swap compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SATA revision I\/II\/III (1.5\/3.0\/6.0 Gbps) drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with USB 3.0\/2.0\/1.1 (5 Gbps \/ 480 Mbps \/ 1.5 Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 2.5in and 3.5in form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your drives running cool using the built-in fan with variable speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum compatibility with eSATA or USB 3.0 interface options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal performance with SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 with UASP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"StarTech.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50266306445586,"sku":"SDOCKU33EF","price":88.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/9995\/7778\/files\/177014807.jpg?v=1726614694","url":"https:\/\/www.ziestech.com\/products\/startech-com-external-docking-station-for-2-5in-or-3-5in-sata-iii-hard-drives-esata-or-usb-3-0-with-uasp-sdocku33ef","provider":"Ziestech Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}