StarTech.com Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator, External Dual Bay HDD/SSD Cloner/Copier, USB 3.1 to SATA Drive Docking Station, Disk Cloner

The StarTech.com Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator is the ultimate solution for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts looking for a reliable and efficient way to clone hard drives and solid-state drives. This external dual bay HDD/SSD cloner offers standalone functionality, allowing you to duplicate drives swiftly and effortlessly without the need to connect to your computer. With its advanced features, this docking station not only serves as a duplicator but also functions as a USB to SATA drive docking station, making it an essential tool for data management and backup.

• High-Speed Drive Duplication: Achieve lightning-fast duplication speeds of up to 28GB per minute for SSDs, ensuring that you can complete your tasks promptly without compromising data integrity.
• Standalone Cloning Capability: This duplicator dock allows you to create exact sector-by-sector clones of your drives, including all partitions and boot sector information, making it perfect for data recovery and migration.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connection: Connect the dock to your computer via USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for high-speed data transfer, allowing you to swap drives as part of a scalable storage solution.
• Tool-less and Tray-less Design: The top-loading, toaster-style design makes it easy to insert and eject drives without the need for additional tools, streamlining the cloning process.
• Versatile Compatibility: The duplicator dock supports a wide range of drive types, including 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs, and is compatible with various drive adapters for added flexibility.

Technical Details of the Product

• External 2-Bay Duplicator Dock with TRIM SATA III (6 Gbps)
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Device Host Connection (optional)
• Multi-function LEDs for Power & Status indication
• Supported Drive Compatibility: 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs of any capacity
• Backwards compatible with SATA I/II
• Includes 3ft USB-C/A cables and a Universal Power Adapter
• IDE adapter (SAT2IDEADP) sold separately

How to Install

Installing the StarTech.com Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator is straightforward:

1. Connect the power adapter to the duplicator dock and plug it into a power outlet.
2. Insert the source drive (the drive you want to clone) into one of the drive bays and the target drive (the drive where the clone will be created) into the other bay.
3. Press the appropriate cloning mode button to initiate the duplication process. The LED indicators will show the progress of the clone.
4. If connecting to a computer for docking, use the included USB cables to connect the dock to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of drives can be cloned with this duplicator?

The duplicator supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs, including any capacity up to 6TB.

2. Can I use the duplicator as a docking station for my drives?

Yes, the duplicator dock can also function as a USB to SATA adapter, allowing you to access your SATA drives over USB.

3. Is the cloning process fast?

Yes, the duplicator provides high-speed cloning at rates up to 28GB per minute for SSDs, significantly reducing the time required for data duplication.

4. Does this product come with a warranty?

Yes, the StarTech.com Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

5. Do I need to install any software to use the duplicator?

No, the duplicator operates in standalone mode and does not require any software installation to clone drives.