Range/Series Overview
IMPORTANT: This Range/Series overview section describes the range of which this product belongs. Features of different versions might be mentioned and may not apply to the specific product on this page. Please view Specs for specification of product.Dock your 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III SSDs/HDDs over USB 3.0 with UASP. The SDOCKU33BV UASP-enabled USB 3.0 docking station makes it easy for you to connect and swap 2.5in or 3.5in SATA III hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) through an available USB port. The dock performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives.
With support for large capacity SATA I/II/III drives (tested up to 4TB), and 2.5in or 3.5in drives this HDD/SSD docking station is compatible with virtually any SATA drive, and greatly increases the storage/backup capabilities of your computer.
Extend the value of this hard drive docking station further with the addition of the SATA to IDE Hard Drive Adapter (SAT2IDEADP), allowing easy insertion of any 2.5 or 3.5in IDE hard drive into a SATA hard drive dock.
To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the SDOCKU33BV supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS.
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.
Features Summary
- Efficient data transfer
The USB 3.0 interface allows for efficient data transfer rates up to 6 Gbit/s, enabling quick access to files and effective data backup. - Wide compatibility
This docking station is compatible with various operating systems such as Mac and Unix, ensuring broad usability across different user environments. - Support for multiple drive sizes
It accommodates both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drives, providing flexibility in storage options for users. - User-friendly design
Featuring a power indicator, users can easily monitor the operational status of their connected drives, enhancing the overall user experience.
Specification Summary
Product Description
Startech USB 3.0 SATA III Docking Station SSD / HDD with UASP - External Hot-Swap Dock w/ support for 2.5"/3.5" drives (SDOCKU33BV) - storage controller - SATA 6Gb/s - USB 3.0
Device Type
Storage controller - external
Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
2.5", 3.5"
Data Transfer Rate
6 Gbit/s
Supported Devices
Hard drive
System Requirements
Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Linux 2.6.31 or later, Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty
Designed For
P/N: SVA12M2NEUA, SVA12M5NA, USBDUP15, USBDUPE115, USBDUPE17