USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, 2.5/3.5in (EC-DFLT)
Description
- SATA DRIVES ONLY — 2.5in & 3.5in: Works with SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs. Does NOT support IDE/PATA, M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, SAS, or drives already in a USB enclosure. Check your drive's connector before ordering — a bare SATA drive has a wide flat L-shaped edge connector, not a ribbon cable or a small M.2 gold-finger card.
- USB TYPE-A HOST CABLE — NOT A USB-C PORT: The included host cable ends in USB Type-A and plugs into a USB 3.0 Type-A port. If your computer has only USB-C ports, you will need a USB-C to USB-A adapter, which is not included. For stable operation plug directly into the computer — USB hubs and USB 2.0 ports may cause intermittent disconnections.
- REAL-WORLD SPEED, NOT INTERFACE MATH: USB 3.0 with UASP support (UASP-capable host required). Typical mechanical HDD transfer speeds are 100-160 MB/s, which is the drive's own limit, not the port's; SSD speeds vary up to the USB interface maximum. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.
- 12V POWER ADAPTER INCLUDED — REQUIRED FOR 3.5in DRIVES: A 12V/2A AC power adapter is in the box and a wall outlet is needed. 3.5in HDDs cannot run on USB power alone — without the adapter the drive will fail to spin up or drop out during use. 2.5in drives are generally bus-powered, but the adapter is recommended for stability.
- PLUG AND PLAY, TOOL-FREE, HOT-SWAP: No drivers on Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux. Lay-flat bay accepts a bare drive without tools, swaps without rebooting, and an LED shows power and activity. Note: S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics are not passed through the USB bridge, and on macOS a drive may need remounting after sleep. Drive not included.
The Sabrent EC-DFLT SATA Lay-Flat Docking Station supports the direct insertion of Desktop 2. 5"/3. 5" SATA Hard Drives. It is a caseless solution that makes swapping hard drives easier than ever before. Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightening speed of USB 3. 0 to quickly transfer files up to 5 Gbps! Features: Supports Standard Desktop 2. 5"/3. 5" SATA Hard Drives. . On/Off power switch. LED light indicates Power and Activity status. Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed. Reverse compatible with USB 1. 1 & USB 2. 0. Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3. 0Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2. 0System requirements: Available USB 3. 0 for high speed data transferReverse compatible with USB 1. 1 & USB 2. 0. Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8. 1/10 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit versions)MAC: OS XPackage Contents: Sabrent EC-DFLT Lay-Flat DockingPower SupplyUSB 3. 0 cableUser Manual information: 1 year limited . When you register your new Sabrent product online within 90 days of purchase, your standard 1-year coverage is extended to 2-years.
Technical Specifications
Shipping & Delivery
Your order is shipped from the USA and delivered to your door in South Africa in 10–20 working days. All items are fully tracked.
Returns & Exchanges
We offer a 30-day return window. If something isn't right, contact our support team and we'll make it right.
