Description
The UNIDOCK2U HDD Docking Station delivers full, instant access to any 2.5" and/or 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive without having to mount the drive in a computer, or install it in an external enclosure.
Connected to the host computer through a single USB 2.0 connection, both an IDE hard drive and a SATA hard drive can be connected to the HDD dock simultaneously - a convenient solution for migrating data from an IDE drive to a SATA drive or vice versa, or simply harnessing fast and simple access to the contents on both hard drives.
The hard drive docking station provides the ideal solution for any laptop or desktop application, with support for plug and play hard drive installation on most operating systems to ensure easy hard drive swapping and convenient access to valuable data.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- StarTech.com USB to SATA IDE Hard Drive Docking Station 2.5/3.5in HDD Dock - storage controller - IDE / SATA-300 - Hi-Speed USB
- Device Type
- Storage controller - external
- Interface Type
- Hi-Speed USB
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 9.3 cm x 14.5 cm x 6.5 cm
- Weight
- 413 g
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
- Localisation
- North America, United Kingdom, Europe
- Expansion Bays
- 1 x hot-swap - 2.5" / 3.5" shared
- Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
- 2.5", 3.5"
- Controller Interface Type
- IDE / Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate
- 300 MBps
- Supported Devices
- Hard drive
- Power Source
- Included AC adapter
- Power
- AC 120/230 V
- System Requirements
- Linux, Apple MacOS 9.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years warranty
Detail
General
- Device Type
- Storage controller - external
- Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
- 2.5", 3.5"
- Interface Type
- Hi-Speed USB
- Width
- 9.3 cm
- Depth
- 14.5 cm
- Height
- 6.5 cm
- Weight
- 413 g
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
- Localisation
- North America, United Kingdom, Europe
Storage Controller
- Controller Interface Type
- IDE / Serial ATA-300
- Data Transfer Rate
- 300 MBps
- Supported Devices
- Hard drive
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays
- 1 x hot-swap - 2.5" / 3.5" shared
- Interfaces
- 1 x storage - IDE - 40 PIN IDC , 1 x storage - Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA
- Connections
- 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB cable - external , 1 x IDE adapter - external - 12 cm , 1 x IDE cable - external
- Compliant Standards
- CE, FCC, RoHS
Power
- Power Source
- Included AC adapter
- Type
- Power adapter
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- Linux, Apple MacOS 9.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Customer reviews
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Good buy
Reviewed by CUP. Review Posted 09/09/2011
I got this to have a last look at my stack of 1Gb to 80Gb IDE drives before I bin them. I only wish that IDE drives had connectors like SATA drives. The gap between the power and data cables varies a lot so it is not just a straight plugin.
If it is just SATA, it is fairly neat. With IDE you need a lot more desk space because the disk has to lie flat next to the docking station.
For IDE, there is a fiddly keyed ribbon cable and a sometimes difficult to remove power cable. For the laptop IDE drives, the ribbon looks quite fragile but looks can be decieving. Would have been nice if the ribbon connectors had tabs for pulling them off and the power connectors were slightly longer so that there was more surface to grip and pull them off.
The unit comes with a power adapter and 3 kettle leads for UK, Europe and North America. Wonder why they don't build these units with an integrated power adapter. Maybe it is some PA testing requirement.
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HDD Docking Station
Reviewed by Gordon Webb. Review Posted 24/02/2011
Excellent piece of kit This caddy is made with Good quality components. It comes with a comprehensive instruction manual, connecting cables and a 12 volt power adaptor. It works perfectly well with my OS Windows 7. I’m very happy with my purchase so far.
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a handy item
Reviewed by lionel bennett. Review Posted 30/10/2010
i found this very easy to use with windows 7 its fast useing the usb 2.0 ports
only one downfall no drives bigger than 1.5tb will work
on windows xp i found it good aswell but you need to conect it up first before switching the p c on then it conect stright way
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USB Docking Station for HDD
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 11/04/2010
This is for saving my customer's data.
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A disappointment
Reviewed by John ff. Review Posted 21/08/2010
Basically it does not work. On Linux the disk is not readable and on Windows it does not appear in "my computer" despite being said to be available.
I was hoping to be able to read and possibly use the IDE disks hanging around, but it seems like a waste of money
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