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The best thing to do with a Hard Disk Drive recovered from an old PC
If. like many people you've got several old PC's at home or work that are "past their sell by date" and are gathering dust in the corner then perhaps its time to strip our the hard disk drive from the PC, recover any useful data and then "breath new life" into the recovered hard drive by popping it into a Hard Disk Enclosure and creating a new handy back-up solition for yourself.
With the range of hard drive cases (often also referred to as Hard Drive Caddy's or Hard Drive Enclosures) its really simple to do. Irrespective of whether you are taking a Hard Disk Drive from a laptop PC, a Desktop PC or whether the Hard Disk is one of the older style IDE HDD's or a comparatively new SATA Hard Drive there is a Hard Disk Enclosure available for you.
Once you've removed the hard disk drive from the PC (desktop PC hard drives will normally be held in place by 4 screws to the side of the Hard Drive) just check on the label affixed to the top of the Hard Drive to determine if its an IDE or SATA type. IDE Hard Drives are pretty easy to spot as they have 2 rows of 20 pins wheras SATA Hard Disks just have two solid black connectors.
Having identified which size hard drive you have (2.5" hard drives come from latops and 3.5" hard disk drives from Desktops and Towers) and having determined if its a SATA or IDE Hard Drive you then simply need to choose the right size/type of Hard Disk Drive Enclosure. If you need help then USBNow has an excellent selection of Hard Drive Enclosures for all types and sizes of Hard Disk Drives.
Installation of the Hard Disk Drive in the Caddy should be pretty straight forward. Normally there will be a couple of screws on the Hard Disk Drive Enclosure that you'll have to remove to gain access to the internal compartment and connectors. Its then simply a case of connecting the internal connectors (and in the case of 3.5" hard drives the internal power connector). using a couple of screws (supplied) to secure the Hard Drive in position inside the caddy and then re-sealing the unit.
With the Hard Drive safely installed in the Caddy then power up the unit (3.5" enclosures will come with a mains power adapter wheras 2.5" caddy's tend to draw all their power from the USB connection - handy as you don't need to take any power supply with you).
With power running to the Hard Drive enclosure you should be able to feel the hard disk spinning inside the case - this is a good sign as it suggests all is well. At this stage you can connect the HDD enclosure to your PC using the supplied USB leads (some Hard Drive Enclosures can also be connected via Firewire or eSATA but USB continues to be the most popular)
With the Hard Drive Enclosure powered up and connected to the PC you should get that comforting "ping" that your PC has recognised new hardware being connected. Give it a few seconds and then if all is well the Hard Drive will be allocated a drive letter by your PC and you'll then be able to see the contents of the Hard Disk just as you can do with your normal "C:" drive.
With all installed and working OK you can now use the Hard Drive inside the caddy to recover data from the installed hard disk drive and to copy and back up new data as well. If you're using a smaller 2.5" HDD inside an enclosure then you'll have the benefit of being to take the unit around with you because you'll have created your own portable back up solution.
So for relatively little cost and effort you can breath new life into a hard disk drive that in all likelihood was going to be scrapped.
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Startech.com / 2.5IN POWER ESATA SATA HDD / S2510PESAT $42.09 Startech.com - 2.5IN POWER ESATA SATA HDD - S2510PESAT |
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2.5 inch SATA 22PIN Interface HDD to Power ESATA (ESATA+USB combo) Cable $42.95 2.5" SATA (22PIN) Interface HDD to Power ESATA(ESATA+USB) cable |
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2.5/3.5 inch SATA to USB2.0 + eSATA HDD Docking Enclosure $24.99 2.5/3.5 inch SATA to USB2.0 + eSATA HDD Docking Enclosure |
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Startech.com / StarTech.com eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Docking Station / SATDOCKCRH $52.01 Startech.com - StarTech.com eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Docking Station - SATDOCKCRH |
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Startech.com / 3.5" eSATA USB 3.0 HDD Enc. / SAT3510U3V $46.36 Startech.com - 3.5" eSATA USB 3.0 HDD Enc. - SAT3510U3V |
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Antec Easy SATA 5.25in eSATA Hot Swap HDD Enclosure $26.18 Antec Easy SATA 5.25in eSATA Hot Swap HDD Enclosure |
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Coolmax HD-380BK-eSATA 3.5in USB&eSATA-SATA HDD Enclosure (Black) $34.17 Coolmax HD-380BK-eSATA 3.5in USB&eSATA-SATA HDD Enclosure (Black) |
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2.5 SATA 22PIN HDD to Power ESATA (ESATA+USB combo) Retractable Cable $10.29 2.5" SATA (22PIN) Interface HDD to Power ESATA(ESATA+USB) Retractable Cable |
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2 SATA HDD hard drive to USB eSATA Dock Docking Station $36.32 ALL IN ONE HDD Docking Dual Station Support 3.5 2.5 IDE USB eSATA SATA HDD Docking Station |
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Startech.com / StarTech Removable Drive 2.5inch eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure for SATA HDD / SAT2510U2E $30.39 Startech.com - StarTech Removable Drive 2.5inch eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure for SATA HDD - SAT2510U2E |
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/ 2.5in /3.5in eSATA SATA HDD Dock w/USB & eSATA Expansion Bracket - Supports 2.5in HDD up to 1TB & 3.5in HDD up to 2TB! / HD-DK320 $29.89 - 2.5in /3.5in eSATA SATA HDD Dock w/USB & eSATA Expansion Bracket - Supports 2.5in HDD up to 1TB & 3.5in HDD up to 2TB! - HD-DK320 |
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2.5"/3.5" eSATA SATA HDD Dock w/USB & eSATA Expansion Bracket Supports 2.5" HDD Up To 1TB & 3.5" HDD Up To 2TB! $24.39 2.5"/3.5" eSATA SATA HDD Dock w/USB & eSATA Expansion Bracket Supports 2.5" HDD Up To 1TB & 3.5" HDD Up To 2TB! |
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2.5/3.5 SATA 22Pin HDD TO ESATA+USB COMBO CABLE + 4Pin POWER CONNECTOR $14.89 2.5/3.5 SATA 22Pin HDD TO ESATA+USB COMBO CABLE +POWER CONNECTOR |
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StarTech.com 3.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure - Storage Enclosure - 1 x 3.5" - 1/3H Internal - Serial ATA/300, eSATA, U... $47.54 StarTech.com 3.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure - Storage Enclosure - 1 x 3.5" - 1/3H Internal - Serial ATA/300, eSATA, U... |
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USB/eSATA to SATA Converter Adapter for 2.5' HDD $12 - The bracket SATA to eSATA/USB adapter adds external eSATA/USB connectivity to any desktop computer that has an internal SATA port on the motherboard- Compliant with serial ATA specification- Simply connect the cable to your internal Serial ATA port, and then mount the bracket to an available slot on your computer- Come with a eSATA/USB to SATA (power + data) cable, you can use your 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD outside the computer case just connect one cable- Plug and play, no drive required- Cable length: 1 meter |
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SATA to eSATA PS3 Slim Internal Built-in HDD Expander $7.04 - PS3 Built-in HDD Expander is a little part which makes the PS3 Slim have an ESATA slot, it makes you replace your PS3 internal HDD with an Hard Disk Docking Station or an HDD Box which has an ESATA slot possible. it expand your HDD space with low cost. you can store more picture, video, downloaded games, and demos. - HDD is not included |
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StarTech.com 2.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure $22.99 0.51" Height x 2.83" Width x 5.24" Depth 1 1 x 2.5"Internal 1 x 5-pin Mini-B Female USB 2.0 External 1 x Serial ATA/300 1 x Serial ATA/300 Internal 1 x eSATA External 2.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure 2.5" 3.17 oz Choose between eSATA or USB 2.0 connectivity depending on host system configuration/capabilities A compact, aluminum chassis makes for a light-weight and easily portable storage solution with optimal heat dissipation characteristics that's powered over USB Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support Operating Systems: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista Mac OS 10 and up Turn a 2.5in SATA hard drive into a USB2.0 or eSATA external hard drive. This eSATA/USB External Hard Drive Enclosure transforms virtually any 2.5in SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) laptop hard drive or solid state drive (SSD) into the perfect portable storage solution! Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the external HDD enclosure lets you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1)or eSATA, for maximum data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps (using eSATA). A truly portable solution, SAT2510U2E features lightweight, yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. And, to eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you are ready to back up your data or load your stored files, the enclosure offers USB powered operation, requiring no external power supply. External Portable RoHS SAT2510U2E Silver StarTech.com Storage Enclosure Yes www.startech.com |
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FREE SHIPPING ALL IN 1 HDD Docking Dual Station Support 3.5 2.5 IDE USB eSATA SATA HDD Docking Station $57.89 FREE SHIPPING ALL IN 1 HDD Docking Dual Station Support 3.5 2.5 IDE USB eSATA SATA HDD Docking Station |
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StarTech.com 3.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure $48.99 1 1 Year 1 x 3.5" - 1/3H Internal 1 x Serial ATA/300 1 x Serial ATA/300 Internal 1 x Type B Female USB 2.0 1 x eSATA 1.41 lb 3.5 eSATA USB External HDD Enclosure 3.5" 4.96" Height x 1.50" Width x 8.19" Depth Quickly and easily install or remove hard drives from the enclosure with the innovative trayless design. Efficiently access a high capacity SATA drive over eSATA or USB 2.0 connectivity. Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Operating Systems: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista Mac 8.6, 10.0 & up Linux This eSATA/USB Removable SATA HD Enclosure features a convenient trayless design that eliminates having to mount the hard drive in the enclosure, making it easier to access data on the fly. Simply insert any 3.5in SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drive into the enclosure, close the panel door and connect the enclosure to the computer through either eSATA (external SATA) or USB. To remove the hard drive from the enclosure, simply open the panel door and pull the SATA hard drive out. Because the SAT3510BU2E drive enclosure can be connected to a host computer through either eSATA or USB, you can rely on efficient data transfer speeds (up to 1.5Gbps for eSATA, 480Mbps for USB 2.0) and quick connectivity. The enclosure is constructed to provide a durable housing for inserted drives to prevent physical damage to the drives while in transit, and features lockable front door access for added data security. To ensure a cool operating environment, the SATA HDD enclosure provides a built-in 40mm fan that re-distributes the heat build-up generated as a result of typical hard drive operation - which is especially important for large volume storage, and faster spinning drives (i.e. 7200 RPM), as it can help keep drives running cooler, which can preserve data integrity and the drive's lifespan by reducing the chances of premature failures. Black External External Enclosure Power Adapter RoHS SAT3510BU2E StarTech.com Storage Enclosure Yes www.startech.com |
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SATA Hard Drive HDD Duplicator Dock - eSATA USB - hard drive duplicator $66.99 StarTech.com SATA Hard Drive HDD Duplicator Dock - eSATA USB - Hard drive duplicator - 2 bays ( SATA-300 ) |
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Portable eSATA USB to SATA Hard Drive Duplicator Dock HDD - hard drive duplicator $66.99 StarTech.com Portable eSATA USB to SATA Hard Drive Duplicator Dock HDD - Hard drive duplicator - 2 bays ( SATA-300 ) |
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Startech.com / StarTech Removable Drive eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Dock f/Dual 2.5or3.5in / SATADOCK22UE $60.87 Startech.com - StarTech Removable Drive eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Dock f/Dual 2.5or3.5in - SATADOCK22UE |
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Vantec Thermal Technologies / Vantec RD NST-200SU-BK 2.5inch SATA to USB2.0 eSATA External HDD Enclosure RTL / NST-200SU-BK $26.27 Vantec Thermal Technologies - Vantec RD NST-200SU-BK 2.5inch SATA to USB2.0 eSATA External HDD Enclosure RTL - NST-200SU-BK |
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Vantec Thermal Technologies / Vantec NST-280SU3-BK 2.5inch SATA to USB3.0 eSATA NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure RTL / NST-280SU3-BK $39.64 Vantec Thermal Technologies - Vantec NST-280SU3-BK 2.5inch SATA to USB3.0 eSATA NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure RTL - NST-280SU3-BK |
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Vantec Thermal Technologies / Vantec NST-380SU3-BK 3.5inch SATA to USB3.0 eSATA NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure RTL / NST-380SU3-BK $53.96 Vantec Thermal Technologies - Vantec NST-380SU3-BK 3.5inch SATA to USB3.0 eSATA NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure RTL - NST-380SU3-BK |
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Acomdata / AcomData TNGXXUSE-BLU 2.5 SATA HDD Ext. Enclosure USB eSATA Blue Retail / TNGXXUSE-BLU $30.26 Acomdata - AcomData TNGXXUSE-BLU 2.5 SATA HDD Ext. Enclosure USB eSATA Blue Retail - TNGXXUSE-BLU |
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Acomdata / AcomData TNGXXUSE-BLK 2.5 SATA HDD Ext. Enclosure USB eSATA Black Retail / TNGXXUSE-BLK $30.26 Acomdata - AcomData TNGXXUSE-BLK 2.5 SATA HDD Ext. Enclosure USB eSATA Black Retail - TNGXXUSE-BLK |
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Startech.com / StarTech Removable Drive 3.5inch eSATA USB2.0 to IDE SATA Ext HDD Enclosure Black / UNI3510U2EB $49.87 Startech.com - StarTech Removable Drive 3.5inch eSATA USB2.0 to IDE SATA Ext HDD Enclosure Black - UNI3510U2EB |
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Qnap TS-119PII-US Turbo 2.0GHz/ 512MB/ GbE/ SATA2/ eSATA/ RAID 1 1-Bay NAS Server w/O HDD $237.92 Qnap TS-119PII-US Turbo 2.0GHz/ 512MB/ GbE/ SATA2/ eSATA/ RAID 1 1-Bay NAS Server w/O HDD |
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CRU Hotdock SATA enclosure with FW800, USB 2.0 and eSATA host connection. HDD not included. The new DataPort HotDock is an "... $274.95 CRU Hotdock SATA enclosure with FW800, USB 2.0 and eSATA host connection. HDD not included. The new DataPort HotDock is an "... |
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Nippon Labs AD-USB-ESATA USB to ESATA HDD Bridge Adaptor $9.99 Type: USB to eSATA Specifications: •USB host interface: Compliant with UDB2.0 specification •Supports USB2.0 High-Speed (480Mbps) and Full-Speed (12Mbps) transfer rates •SATA device interface: Compliant with Serial-ATA 1.0A specification •Supports Serial-ATA (Generation 1) transfer rate of 1.5 Gbps •Connectors: ESATA 7-pin x1, USB2.0 Type A x1 •Power source: DC + 5V USB bus-powered •Truly Plug & Play and Hot-Plug •No drive is needed for Windows ME/ 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista, Linux, MacOS 10 or higher. Vendor driver is required only with Windows 98/ 98SE Features: •Turns any SATA or ESATA mass storage device into a convenient external USB2.0 high-speed drive. •Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard drives, SATA CD / DVD drives, and ESATA drive enclosure. •Perfect for technicians or anyone needing to copy or offload files from one hard drive to a... |
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4 Bay eSATA USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 HDD - storage enclosure $183.99 StarTech.com 4 Bay eSATA USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 HDD - Storage enclosure - 4 bays ( SATA-300 ) |
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4 Bay eSATA USB 2.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 HDD - storage enclosure $139.99 StarTech.com 4 Bay eSATA USB 2.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 HDD - Storage enclosure - 4 bays ( SATA-300 ) |
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4 Bay USB 3.0 eSATA to SATA 1:3 Hard Drive Duplicator Dock HDD - hard drive duplicator $726.99 StarTech.com 4 Bay USB 3.0 eSATA to SATA 1:3 Hard Drive Duplicator Dock HDD - Hard drive duplicator - 4 bays ( SATA-300 ) |
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PD630B USB 2.0 and eSATA to 2 SATA HDD Adapter $33.69 SpecificationsType: Sata/eSata/Sata II Port: SATA/IDE Weight (kg): 0.41 |
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One-Touch Backup Mini 2-SATA to USB 2.0 + eSATA HDD Adapter $22.3 - Converts internal SATA device connections into external eSATA and USB 2.0 connection- Works with 2.5", 3.5", and 5.25" SATA HDD hard disks drives, CD/DVD-ROMs, etc- One touch backup (OTB) feature allows easy backup from PC to external drives (requires software to be installed on host PC first)- LED status indicator- 100V~250V AC adapter included- 7-pin SATA, USB 2.0, eSATA, and Y-split SATA cables includedSpecificationsDimensions: 1.65 in x 2.32 in x 0.51 inWeight: 17.95 oz |
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StarTech.com eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Docking Station $46.99 1 1 Year 1 x 22-pin Male Serial ATA/300 Serial ATA Internal 1 x 7-pin Female Serial ATA/300 eSATA External 1 x Serial ATA/300 Hot-swappable 1 x Type B Female USB 2.0 USB External 12 V DC 14.58 oz 2 x Type A Female USB 2.0 USB External 2.5" 2.5"Dock 2.56" Height x 3.66" Width x 5.71" Depth 3.5" 3.5" - 1/3H Dock Access either 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives and up to 13 different memory card formats from a single compact drive dock over USB 2.0. A top slot-loading design and unique drive ejection mechanism provides quick and easy access to the data without having to install drives into an enclosure or tray. Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support. CE FCC USB 1.1 Plug n Play eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Docking Station Hub Card Reader Power Adapter The SATDOCKCRH combines the convenience of a SATA docking station with a 13-in-1 card reader and 2-port USB hub, and can be connected to a host computer through either USB or eSATA. Providing immediate access to SATA hard drive contents, (by simply inserting the HDD into the SATA dock), SATDOCKCRH lets you copy the contents between your memory cards, flash drives and bare SATA hard drives all from one centrally connected device when connected to a computer. The HDD docking station supports data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gbps (using eSATA) and 480Mbps (using USB 2.0) between host and dock - ensuring effortless data dumps, backups and hassle-free file transfers. Docking Station Drive Dock External Not Applicable RoHS SATDOCKCRH StarTech.com Yes eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Docking Station www.startech.com |
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StarTech.com eSATA USB to Dual SATA HDD Docking Station $77.99 1 Year 1 x Type B Female USB 2.0 USB External 12 V DC 2 2 x 3.5" - 1/3H Internal Hot-swappable 2 x 7-pin Female Serial ATA/300 Serial ATA Internal 2 x 7-pin Female eSATA External 2 x Serial ATA/300 Hot-swappable 2.40 A 3.5" 5 V DC CE FCC UL Dual top slot loading design with drive doors Includes a PCI Express two-port eSATA controller card Power button with integrated Power/Activity LED indicator for each drive Patented drive ejection mechanism for each drive Dual SATA revision 1 compliant eSATA host interfaces, with support for transfer rates up to 1.5 Gbps for each drive High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, with support for transfer rates up to 480 Mbps Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives Supports 2.5"" or 3.5"" form factor hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible Compact desktop style form factor PCI Express card: includes Full and Low Profile installation brackets Support for up to two 2.5/3.5"" drives over USB 2.0 or eSATA interfaces with a bundled PCI Express eSATA controller card A top slot-loading design and unique drive ejection mechanism provides quick and easy access to the data without having to install drives into an enclosure or tray Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support Need an eSATA drive dock, but computer doesn't have eSATA ports Access spare or removed 2.5/3.5"" drives quickly to retrieve data from Data recovery specialists who need quick access to drives for imaging Backup data quickly to an external drive for archiving Technicians who regularly test or benchmark different hard drives and need to swap between them Transfer data from one hard drive to another from the same dock USB 1.1 Plug n Play eSATA USB to Dual SATA HDD Docking Station Power Adapter The SATDOCK22UEC dual drive SATA HDD Docking station and controller kit provides fast, convenient access to 2.5" or 3.5"" SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) through either USB or eSATA, without ever having to open a computer case or mount hard drives in an enclosure. Supporting one or two SATA drives, SATADOCK22UEC can be connected to the host computer through either USB 2.0 or eSATA - then, it's just a matter of inserting the desired 2.5"" or 3.5"" hard drive (or combination of both) into one of the two (or both) dock slots for instant access. The docking station supports plug and play installation on most operating systems, making it a perfect solution for data recovery, drive imaging, software testing, or any environment that requires fast access to massive amounts of data (uninstalled or archived hard drives etc.). Plus, the HDD Dock features a small form factor |
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3.5' SATA/eSATA USB 2.0 HDD External Enclosure with USB and eSATA Cables (AC 110V~240V) $80.4 - Easy hard disk installation, just push and pull out, no screwdriver needed- High speed USB 2.0 support- Supports 3.5" SATA-I/II HDD (1.5Gbps/3.0Gbps) of up to 2000GB- OS required: Windows XP/Vista- Driverless installation- Packed with: 1*SATA cable, 1*eSATA to SATA adapter, 1*USB cable, 1*AC power adapter(US plug)SpecificationsDimensions: 7.48 in x 5.28 in x 1.26 inWeight: 45.68 oz |
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eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Dock for 2.5 or 3.5in - storage controller - SATA-300 - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 $32.99 StarTech.com eSATA USB to SATA External HDD Dock for 2.5 or 3.5in - Storage controller - 2.5" 3.5" - SATA-300 - 300 MBps - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300 - black |