Product ID: SATDOCK4U3E
The SATDOCK4U3E eSATA and USB 3.0 4-Bay SATA Hard Drive Docking Station is a convenient, time-saving storage solution for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) allowing for up to 4 SATA drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5" and 1TB 2.5" drives per bay) to be conveniently and quickly connected to a host computer through a single connection.
The hard drive docking station features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity (also compatible with USB 2.0) with support for data transfer rates up to 5Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0) or eSATA with Port Multiplier connectivity (up to 3Gbps), to provide fast connectivity to all 4 hard drives simultaneously.
The eSATA/USB 3.0 SATA hard drive docking station also features dual built-in, variable-speed 60mm fans that can be manually adjusted to keep each drive running cool, depending on the drives and operating environment, or turned off completely. Double the value of this hard drive docking station, using a SATA to IDE hard drive adapter (SAT2IDEADP), which enables you to use any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard drive in a SATA hard drive dock slot.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 4 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) |
1 - Host Connectors | eSATA (7 pin, Data) | |
USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 80°C (41°F to 176°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 8% ~ 90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 & eSATA |
Number of Drives | 4 | |
Drive Size | 2.5in & 3.5in | |
Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
Fan(s) | Yes | |
2 - Fans | 60 mm | |
Chipset ID | JMicron - JM321 JMicron - JM539 |
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Indicators | 4 - LED Indicators | Activity (Red) |
Power (Blue) | ||
Packaging Information | Package Length | 13.4 in [34 cm] |
Package Width | 6.6 in [16.8 cm] | |
Package Height | 8.4 in [21.3 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 3.5 lb [1.6 kg] | |
Performance | Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s |
UASP Support | No | |
Type and Rate | SATA II (3 Gbps) | |
Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 4TB 5400 RPM 3.5" hard drives per bay (16TB total) and 1TB 5400 RPM 2.5" hard drives (4TB total) | |
Insertion Rating | 15, 000 cycles | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Product Length | 11.4 in [29.0 cm] | |
Product Width | 6.8 in [17.3 cm] | |
Product Height | 3.7 in [94.7 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 34.1 oz [966 g] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 110V-240V AC | |
Input Current | 2.5 | |
Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
Output Current | 6.5A | |
Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
Plug Type | 4-pin DIN | |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port or eSATA port |
Note | eSATA connections require the host computer to support Port Multiplier technology, otherwise only one of the hard drives will be detected. | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 4-Bay HDD Docking Station |
USB 3.0 cable | ||
eSATA cable | ||
Universal power adapter: comes ready for NA/EU/UK only when you buy in NA/EU/UK; comes ready for Australia and New Zealand only when you buy in Australia and New Zealand | ||
Instruction Manual |
Use your 2.5in or 3.5in IDE hard drives in a SATA HDD Docking Station
Provide protection against shocks/impacts to a 2.5in hard drive
Provide protection against shocks/impacts to a 3.5in hard drive
Provides safe handling and anti-static protection for most 2.5in hard drives
Add one internal and one external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to your PC
Add an eSATA port to a desktop computer through a PCI Express slot
Add 2 eSATA ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.
Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.
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Live Chat (opens in new window)SATA hard drive controllers require a feature called port multiplier to read more than one hard drive per SATA or eSATA port. The port multiplier feature is not standard on many SATA hard drive controllers.
If your computer is only recognizing one of your hard drives, you need to plug the eSATA cable into a SATA controller that includes the port multiplier feature. If none of your current hard drive controllers include this feature, you can add a hard drive controller that does support port multiplier in any available expansion slot (for example, PCI, PCI-Express, PCMCIA, CardBus, or ExpressCard). StarTech.com has hard drive controllers available that support the port multiplier feature. To view the hard drive controllers, click here: http://startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/?filter_PORTMULTIPLIER=Yes.
If you have a hard drive controller card that does support the port multiplier feature but it is only reading one hard drive at a time, update the drivers of the hard drive controller. To find the most current StarTech.com drivers, click here: http://www.startech.com/Support.
When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive dock or duplicator, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the hard drive and hard drive dock or duplicator, it is recommended that you do the following:
Note: For a hard drive duplicator you may need to switch the device to PC mode (if available).
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
You should not upgrade your device's firmware if you do not have any issues with the functionality of your device. The only time you should consider an upgrade is if you are experiencing a problem with the device, and you have confirmed that the firmware addresses this problem. You can confirm this is the case by reviewing the documentation included with the firmware or by consulting with our Technical Support team. Incorrectly upgrading firmware can result in diminished performance so it is best to contact StarTech.com if you would like to perform this operation.
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To determine if your hard drive will work in this device, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
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