Docking Station SATA HDD 2.5"/3.5" USB 2.0 / eSATA with Backup Button, Card Reader and USB Hub

Quick Facts — uHDSata SATA docking station

• Model: uHDSata
• Type: Docking station with backup button, card reader and USB hub
• Drives: 2.5" and 3.5" SATA, SSD included
• Interface: USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps and eSATA
• Card reader: CF, SD, MS, XD
• USB hub: 2 USB 2.0 ports on the front

uHDSata is a docking station for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives, SSDs included, connected to the computer via USB 2.0 or eSATA. It combines dock, backup function, card reader and USB hub in one unit.

Drives are hot-swappable and plug and play, and LEDs show status and operating mode. An external power supply is included; hard drives are not.

When does docking station uHDSata make the most sense?

It makes the most sense when loose 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives are connected and disconnected often without opening the computer. It supports SATA I/II drives and works with Windows, Mac and Linux. An external drive can also be connected through the eSATA port on the back.

How docking station uHDSata is used for backup and memory cards

The backup button works with the supplied OTB program, which is for older Windows versions only. The station provides the following functions:

• Quick access to SATA drives over USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps
• Built-in card reader for CF, SD, MS and XD
• Built-in USB hub with two USB 2.0 ports on the front
• Hot-swapping of drives during operation

Technical Specifications

Package Contents

• 1 x AC adapter with EU plug (100-240V 50/60Hz)
• 1 x USB 2.0 cable
• 1 x CD with drivers and software
• 1 x English user manual

Chosen by: IT technicians handling loose SATA drives.

Found in: Computer workshops and IT support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does docking station uHDSata work with older Windows versions and Mac?

Yes, uHDSata works with Windows 98/2000/2003/Vista/XP/7 and Mac 9.X and higher. The OTB backup program with the backup button is for older Windows only.

What limits the transfer speed of docking station uHDSata?

The USB 2.0 interface gives up to 480Mbps, which is the upper limit for transfer over USB. An external drive can also be connected via eSATA on the back.

How does docking station uHDSata differ from other HDD docks?

uHDSata combines a SATA dock for 2.5" and 3.5", an eSATA input, a card reader for CF, SD, MS and XD and a two-port USB hub in one unit, plus a backup button.