Lay Flat USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock SATA External HDD SSD UASP Compatible

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 &amp USB 2.0.
• Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
• Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0

System requirements:

• Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transfer
• Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 &amp USB 2.0.
• Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (Both 32 bit &amp 64 bit versions)
• MAC: OS X

Package Contents:

• SABRENT EC DFLT Lay Flat Docking
• Power Supply
• USB 3.0 cable
• User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: What types of drives are compatible with this docking station? A: This docking station supports standard 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Non-SATA drives are not supported.
2. Q: What is the maximum drive capacity supported? A: This dock supports SATA drives up to 22TB, provided your operating system also supports large-capacity volumes. Drives over 2TB typically require GPT partitioning.
3. Q: My 3.5-inch drive is not spinning up. What should I check? A: The included 12V/2A power adapter is required for operating 3.5-inch hard drives. Ensure the adapter is connected, the dock is switched on, and the LED power indicator is lit.
4. Q: The drive is connected but does not appear on my computer. A: Check that the drive is fully inserted and powered. New drives may need to be initialized in your system’s disk management utility. Drives from encrypted enclosures or using self-encryption may require reformatting.
5. Q: Is any software included for cloning or backups? A: A free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent is available for data backup and cloning tasks. Please visit sabrent.com to download and activate the software.
6. Q: What operating systems are compatible? A: This dock is compatible with Windows (7 and newer), macOS, and Linux. No driver installation is required for supported operating systems.
7. Q: What is included in the package? A: The box includes the docking station, a USB 3.0 cable, a 12V/2A power adapter, and a user manual. Please contact Sabrent support if anything is missing or if further assistance is needed.