OWC - Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2, for Mac and PC
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OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution For Mac and PC. For Bare 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Drives. High-performance, swappable, bare drive access tool with USB-C connectivity (USB 3.1 Gen 2) for reading multiple 3.5" and/or 2.5" drives simultaneously. For creative workflows, backup, or other tasks requiring constant access to multiple drives, Drive Dock delivers a compact, easy solution with the performance of a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface. Hot swap, read multiple drives simultaneously, or boot from bare drives. For video and audio content pros working with multiple bare drives on big projects, Drive Dock delivers amazing flexibility and convenience, making it an indispensable drive tool. Drive Dock's unique design makes hot-swapping a breeze. Two drive bays accommodate both 2.5" and 3.5" drives and can access a drive in each simultaneously. Each bay features its own independent power switch and LED activity monitor. Drive Dock uses a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface for versatile compatibility and an auto-switching internal power supply compatible with standard dual-prong power cables. Drive Dock is flexible enough to use on almost any system and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports. It works perfectly as an on-location backup solution, or for industry professionals using multiple bare drives. Featuring rugged aluminum construction, quiet, fanless operation, and complete with both a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A cable, the OWC Drive Dock streamlines high-demand workflow.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
High-performance, swappable, bare drive access tool with USB-C connectivity for reading multiple 3.5" and/or 2.5" drives simultaneously
USB-C CONNECTIVITY: Up to 522MB/s speeds
Mac and PC compatible
Independent power switches, and simultaneous operation; Internal power supply with universal compatibility
Includes: OWC Drive Dock Dual Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C to Type-C) cable, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C to Type-A) cable, Power cable, 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Drive Form Factor3.5 in.External InterfaceUSB-CInternal InterfaceSATA
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Read, write, clone, boot, transfer, store, backup, verify…. do it all with your SATA drives of nearly two decades plus the latest technology NVMe SSDs here today and yet to come with the OWC Drive Dock. With this world's first dual bay SATA/U.2/M.21 drive dock, you open a new world of quicker and easier use of bare 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives and solid state drives. With both USB-A and USB-C cables included, the ultimate in flexible compatibility is yours with the OWC Drive Dock. Use your drives with millions of computers and tablets, including Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 as well as machines from decades ago. No tools, no drivers, no enclosure disassembly… just instant, effortless Plug and Play drive use and swaps. A built-in power supply eliminates the bulky, power brick hassle. Just plug the OWC Drive Dock's standard dual prong power cord into an AC outlet and you're ready to enjoy the incredible convenience of this quiet, fanless data access solution. Whether you are churning through many drives or performing archival backup, you can swap drives safely with the OWC Drive Dock. With each drive bay having its own power source, you can perform bare HDD handling best practices by powering off the desired bay and waiting for spin-down before removal. You can also leave a drive docked in an unpowered bay for immediate access while saving electricity or putting powered-on hours on the drive.
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