StarTech USB 3.0 to SATA 6Gbps IDE Docking Station for 2.5/3" HDD & SSD

The UNIDOCKU33 USB 3.0 Universal HDD / SSD Dock enables you to instantly access your 2.5 or 3.5in IDE and SATA hard drives through two top loading drive slots, saving you the hassle of mounting the drives into a computer or external enclosure or tray. Enhanced with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this hard drive docking station lets you get the most out of the fastest drive technologies such as SATA III (6 Gbps), solid state drives (SSD) and hybrid, drives with performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller.• Maximum versatility with support for SATA & IDE as well as 2.5in and 3.5in HDDs & SSDs• Optimal performance with support for SATA III & UASP• Hassle-free operation with upright slot-loading SATA and IDE drive bays• Compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps)• Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives• Compatible with PATA (IDE) 66/100/133 MBps hard drives• Supports 2.5" or 3.5" form factor hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD)• Compact, desktop-style form factor• Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible• Patented drive ejection mechanism for SATA drives• Combined power switch and status LED for each driveThe slot-loading design holds the SATA and IDE drives upright inside the docks, neatly keeping them off the desk, for convenience and a clutter-free setup. For SATA drives, the HDD can be inserted and connected directly through the designated dock slot, while the IDE drive slot is conveniently positioned near the rear panel 40-pin data and LP4 power connections, making it easy to connect to the dock using the included IDE data and power cables.A single USB 3.0 connection to your host computer, enables access to both the IDE & SATA hard drives simultaneously - a convenient solution for migrating data from an IDE drive to a SATA drive or vice versa. The dock can also be used to greatly increase the storage and backup capabilities of your computer system with support for high capacity drives (tested with up to 6TB 3.5" and 2TB 2.5" drives). The UNIDOCKU33 is backed by a StarTech 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Improved Performance with UASP 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 Enclosure and a SATA III solid state drive. Advantage • Versatile configuration options, with support for IDE and SATA 2.5in and 3.5in drives• Save time, with file transfers up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host• Hassle-free operation and reduced workspace clutter, with upright slot-loading design Applications • Transfer files directly between a SATA and IDE hard drive, without having to transfer to the host computer first or use multiple devices• Access 2.5/3.5in IDE or SATA drives, for fast data retrieval• Recover data from drives on failed computers• Backup data quickly to an external drive for archiving• Test or benchmark multiple hard drives