StarTech Standalone Dual Bay HDD/SSD Duplicator – USB 3.1 to SATA Drive Docking Station

The StarTech.com Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator is the ultimate PC-free cloning solution for IT professionals, technicians, and power users who need fast, reliable drive replication. This external dual bay HDD/SSD cloner works as a standalone disk copier, allowing you to duplicate drives without tying up a computer. Its compact, rugged design makes it ideal for data centers, labs, service desks, and field work, delivering precise one-to-one cloning with clear status indicators and simple, user-friendly controls.

• Standalone operation with no computer required: Simply insert your source and target drives, press the Copy button, and the device handles the rest. Ideal for rapid disk migrations, backups, and upgrades.
• External dual-bay design for efficient cloning: Source-to-target drive copying in a compact enclosure preserves workflow efficiency and minimizes downtime during drive upgrades or deployments.
• USB 3.1 to SATA docking versatility: When not cloning, use the unit as a high-speed docking station to test, transfer, or access data on SATA HDDs and SSDs with ease.
• Broad HDD/SSD compatibility: Supports standard 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, enabling seamless migration across mixed fleets of HDDs and SSDs without additional adapters.
• Clear indicators and intuitive controls: LED progress indicators and simple copy controls give you real-time status updates, helping you verify completion and plan next steps quickly.

Technical Details of StarTech Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator

• Standalone disk duplicator for PC-free cloning of SATA drives
• Dual SATA drive bays supporting 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs
• External USB 3.1 connectivity for optional dock mode and fast data transfers
• External power supply for stable operation during long copy processes
• LED indicators for copy progress, source/target status, and completion

How to install StarTech Standalone Dual Bay HDD/SSD Duplicator

• Power off the unit and unplug from any power source before handling drives.
• Open the drive bays and align your source and target drives with the SATA connectors. Ensure drives are firmly seated and oriented to avoid connector damage.
• Place the source drive in the designated source bay and the target drive in the target bay. If the target drive already contains data, remove it or back up contents, since cloning will overwrite it.
• Connect the unit to its power supply and, if you plan to use the docking function, connect the USB cable to a computer only when you’re using the device in dock mode (not during standalone cloning).
• Power the unit on, verify the LED indicators illuminate, then press the Copy button to begin cloning. Wait for the completion indicator before removing drives, and handle drives with care to avoid data loss.

Frequently asked questions

• Is a computer required to clone drives with this device?
  No. This is a standalone hard drive duplicator designed to clone drives without the need for a PC.
• What types of drives are supported?
  It supports standard 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs, enabling seamless migration across a mixed drive fleet.
• How long does a typical clone take?
  Clone time depends on drive capacity and drive speed. Larger or slower drives take longer, while high‑speed SSDs generally complete more quickly. The device provides progress indicators to estimate completion.
• Can I use it as a regular USB docking station?
  Yes. In dock mode, you can connect drives to the USB interface for data transfer and testing when you’re not performing a clone, making it a versatile storage tool.
• Is there any safety feature to prevent data loss?
  The unit includes visual indicators to confirm clone progress and completion, and by design, you should verify target data before removing drives to avoid accidental data loss.