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Product description 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 & 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 & USB 2.0.
- Windows 10 / 11 (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS (current versions), Linux
- Package Contents:
- SABRENT EC DFLT Lay Flat Docking
- Power Supply
- USB 3.0 cable
- User Manual
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- SATA Drives Only — 2.5" & 3.5": Compatible with SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs. NOT compatible with IDE/PATA, M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, SAS, or USB-connected drives. Some high-capacity enterprise drives may have limitations — verify compatibility before purchasing.
- USB 3.0 (Type-A) — Connect Directly to a USB 3.0 Port: Host cable is USB Type-A (included). For stable operation, plug directly into a USB 3.0 port on your computer. USB hubs and USB 2.0 ports may cause intermittent disconnections. Typical HDD transfer speeds: 100–160 MB/s; SSD speeds vary.
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster performance. UASP requires UASP capable host system
- Plug & Play — Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux: No drivers required. Hot-swappable with LED activity indicator. UASP support for faster transfers (UASP-capable host required). Note: S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics are not supported through the USB bridge. Drive not included.
- 12V Power Adapter Required for 3.5" Drives: Includes AC power adapter (wall outlet required). 3.5" HDDs cannot be powered by USB alone — connecting without the power adapter will cause the drive to fail to spin up or disconnect during use. 2.5" drives are generally bus-powered but the adapter is recommended for stability.

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