StarTech.com SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller Black

SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 w/ PCIe Controller The SATDOCKU3SP USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station desktop bundle delivers full external access to any bare 2.5in or 3.5in SATA hard drive, without having to mount the drive in an enclosure or install the hard drive within a computer case.

A versatile, high-value external storage solution, the USB 3.0 HDD docking station includes a 2-port USB 3.0 PCIe (PCI Express x1) adapter card, which adds two USB 3.0 connections from the host computer to deliver an all-in-one plug and play storage solution that provides access to the hard drive inserted in the dock without having to reboot the computer.

Relying on the outstanding data throughput support of USB 3.0, the docking station is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 interface connections (limited to USB 2.0/1.1 speeds unless connected through USB 3.0).

The StarTech.com Advantage
- Included adapter updates your system to take advantage of faster USB 3.0 technology.
- Superspeed USB 3.0 technology in HD Dock provides faster access and backup external storage solution.
- Small form factor design leaves much of the drive surface exposed, ensuring maximum dissipation of operating heat.
- Built-in short circuit protection eliminates drive shorts, ensuring true hot-swapping capability.