SABRENTUSB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in (ORIGINAL w/FAN)

Nice product

As advertised

arrived very quickly and for that money is great.The seller is correct and very fast for delivery ...

Already after long time used with 2T now I understand this device just work till 3 TB as I try to add new HDD 6T but not working. And they didn't mention this option in details as if I knows about that never purchased.

Very good and useful product

لم يتم الاشارة الى ان هناك حدود قصوة للهرد المستخدم

I have two 22TB Red Pro Hard disk for RAID1 setup but this case is not supporting Dynamic disk.Any advise?

Bought it to be able to access old hard drives. Works great and keeps them cool while in use with its built in fan. Definitely recommend.

Excelente producto, me sirve muchísimo debido al tipo de disco duro que tengo donde está toda mi info, agradezco que aún sigan vendiendo este tipo de adaptadores, lo recomiendo al 100

What's Good About the Sabrent EC-DFFN External Docking Station1. The case is lightweight and well made.2. It works well. I was able to transfer about 500gb of data per hour.3. It's quiet and attractive.4. It utilizes USB 3.0 which is about 10 times faster than 2.0.5. The included cables are just the right length.What's Can Be Improved1. The price. I paid $32 for mine.2. The screens meant to protect your fingers impede the fan's air flow.3. The rubber feet need to be taller to improve the fan's air flow. The current design creates a lot of back pressure that prevents the fan from operating at its full capacity.The Sabrent EC-DFFN external USB 3.0 docking station is well made. However, it can be improved. Read on if you would like to learn how to modify the case and improve its air flow. That's important if you are going to be running your external hard drives for long periods of time like I do.*********************************************ONE WORD OF CAUTION:Take your time, you don't want to damage your docking station's case.Tools You'll NeedA small Phillips head screwdriver, an Exacto knife and a thin knife or a razor blade. All three will work. This modification takes about 15 minutes to complete.Parts You'll Need1. Four — 6 x 3/4" Flat Head Screws (Phillips Head) Note: 6 is the diameter of the screw.(These are used to mount the rubber feet.)2. Four — 6 x 1/2" Pan Head Screws (Phillips Head).(These are used to mount the grill to the fan.)3. Two — 80mm Computer Fan Grills (sometimes listed as 8cm grills).4. Four new rubber feet approximately 1/2" by 1/2" inch is ideal. However, the ones pictured in the photos are 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide (tapered, cone-style feet). I already had those, so that's why I used them.How to Improve the Air Flow on the Sabrent Docking Station(Be sure and refer to the pictures for additional help.)1. First, make sure it's unplugged before you do this modification.2. Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the case. They are glued in place.3. Remove the screws that you find underneath the rubber feet.4. Remove the screws holding the fan in place and remove the outer screen.5. Use an Exacto knife or a thin knife blade to pry open the bottom of the case.6. With the bottom off, wiggle the fan loose from its four anchor posts.7. Remove the inner fan screen.8. Slide the fan back onto the posts and press into place.10. Reattach the bottom of the case.11. Mount the grill onto the fan by screwing it in place with the Pan Head screws.(Indented side of the grill needs to face outward from the case.)12. Attach the four rubber feet to the corners of case with the Flat Head screws.(You have now completed the modification.)In my opinion, the docking station doesn't need a grill to protect the inward facing side of the fan because the lid and the drive you insert already do that — just be sure and turn off the power before opening the lid. The fan stops spinning in about three seconds, and only runs when there is a standard hard drive installed. It does not run if you insert an SSD drive because they don't get very hot and don't need the extra cooling. The docking station automatically senses if the drive you have inserted is an SSD or standard (spinning disc) hard drive.Note: If you decide you want to install an inner fan grill you can. Just remember it will make the grill on the bottom bulge out another quarter of an inch. If you do install an inner fan grill, be sure and insert it with the indented portion of the grill pointing towards the inside of the case.Things You Need To Know Before You Connect And Use The Sabrent Docking Station1. Insert your hard drive and connect all the cables to the case and your PC before you power it on.2. Turn off the power to the case before you disconnect the hard drive or cables.Note: Once you have powered down the docking station, you do not need to turn your computer off to disconnect it. Think of the docking station as a flash drive you have to power on to use and power off to disconnect.Some Useful Hints You Need To Read Before You Begin This Modification1. Don' t be in a hurry.2. Be careful when you pry open the bottom of the case. If you slip with the knife, you'll scratch it.3. It will be easier to remove the bottom of the case if you use a small, stiff wire that you have formed into a "J-style" hook and slide it into one of the holes left by the removal of screws. Pull up on it as you pry open the base. (A paper clip works great.)IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ:Before you put everything back together, take the appropriate screws (Flat Head or Pan) and semi-install them into the holes in the posts that hold the fan and the rubber feet in place. SCREW THEM IN ONLY HALF WAY to avoid stripping out the plastic threads and then remove them. Doing that, presets the screw hole and makes it easier for you to reinsert them when you do the final installation of the rubber feet and fan grill. However, be careful not to over-tighten them. To work properly, they only need to be tightened to the point that they are snug.One final note, when not in use, turn off your Sabrent Docking Station. It will help extend the life of your hard drives.It's just a guess, but I believe this modification almost triples the air flow — keeping your hard drive nice and cool. That's important if you have tons of data to transfer, as hard drives can get very hot if not properly cooled.By the way, the largest drive I have used in these docking stations is a 10 terabyte drive. So far, they have worked flawlessly.

As the title says, it is a cheap quality. The outside cover is an almost titanium feel however its quite obviously aluminum or another cheap metal because of its listing price. The value for the money is ok, and its what you expect for around $40, and I don't think you can get anything better than this for its price. Once you open up the enclosure, there is a plastic box (no not metal like on the outside) which you can reveal by pushing the "power button" and sliding open the cover. There is only the port and nothing else inside. I have tested with a 3.5in and a 2.5in hard drive and it works very well. As the ad claims, the writing and reading speeds are very fast, and you do not need to install any drivers, as it is a plug and play device. I may have mentioned before that the build quality was cheap, but it was still sturdy and didn't seem like it would break anytime soon, so don't listen to the reviews that state that it would break easily, they most likely had a defective model, and if your luck is good you might have one in an OK condition. This device also came with a power adapter, which I didn't think it would need in the first place, as I thought that it would just plug into the computer and use the computer's power as the power source. So if you want a plug and play device with no external power, I recommend that you go somewhere else. The power brick that comes with it is also very chunky so it may not fit on all ports. Overall, the product is very good if you dont mind looks and the power supply. I would give this product 4.5/5 stars if it was possible but it leans more to the good side than the bad. Note: The "power button" doesn't do anything, there is a power button on the front of the device that actually works. however the big blue one does nothing except open the closure.

Funciona de maravilla. Lee sin problemas tanto hdd como ssd. Muy práctico