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The OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution offers high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity with up to 522MB/s transfer rates, supporting simultaneous use of two 3.5" or 2.5" drives. Compatible with both Mac and PC, it features independent power switches, a durable aluminum chassis, and hot-swappable drive bays, making it an essential tool for professionals demanding fast, flexible, and reliable external storage access.
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
Compatible Devices | Laptop/Personal Computer |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Max Number of Supported Devices | 2 |
Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
UPC | 810586031028 |
Item model number | SATA |
Operating System | Mac OS 9, Windows 7, Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 3.04 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 6.69 x 8.27 x 7.87 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.69 x 8.27 x 7.87 inches |
ASIN | B07KRKBTXG |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 21, 2018 |
A**N
Good performance and great build quality.
Definitely fast, I love the dual channel isolation. It is easy to eject one without losing the other. The only issue I have had is that the drives are a little loose in the holder. The connector is taller than needed and the drive balances on the connector. This can cause bounce and vibration. I added small silicone dots from Amazon. Clear 6mm diam about 1-2mm tall. Put them on the corners of the drive. This cushions the drive in the bay and keeps it from swaying. Wish they would just put a bumper pad in the bay, but this works well.
B**D
Works well
I replaced a many year old one of these because one slot died. I use it to save backups of both SSDs and Hard drives. It’s easy to use and pretty quick. It will work on 2 slots at the same time. Came with a usb-c cable.
M**.
Great Drive Dock! Read the "Getting Started" insert before using.
This dock may seem a little fiddly compared to others, but I'm sure it's for all the right reasons.Since we're dealing with extremely delicate bare drives we need to be cautious not only in handling but in powering up, mounting, dismounting, and powering down. Stuff happens!This isn't a simple "drop 'em in" dock, the dual power buttons are there to use. Make sure power is off in slot, insert drive, power on appropriate slot. This will prevent possible connect/disconnect issues when inserting if the drive isn't inserted perfectly. 3 second long-press required when powering down will prevent accidentally powering down a drive. It's a thoughtful approach and helps keep ME thoughtful while handling these precious discs.Yes, it's more expensive than others, but I'm hoping this will be the last HDD dock I need to buy so "buy once, cry once", as they say.Running it with an M2 Mac Mini connected to Thunderbolt port. Speeds are all over the place due to the age of the drives I've been working with. Will update review when I eventually get an SSD in there.Regarding the "read the Getting Started insert" in title: This dock has behaviors that you need to know about when using, specifically how the 3 power switches work.
J**D
Don't cheap out, get this one... It's worth it.
For reference, I sent back a cheapo dual dock that blatantly mischaracterized its capabilities. Be aware that the cheap units DO NOT support hotplug. If you pull or add a drive, the other will be unmounted momentarily. The performance of the cheap unit I had was also horrendous. Good with one drive, but barely better than USB 2 with both. I mean, that's the whole point.The OCW unit however is premium. Each bay is 100% independent. I used it to zero out roughly 30 drives (3.5 and 2.5, HDD and SSD) and it worked flawlessly, both drives operating at full speed. It takes a lot for me to spend 3x on something that looks equivalent, but trust me-- this is in a different league.CONS:* The buttons are fiddly and instructions are not super clear on how to power up / down each bay. It can look powered down but not be, you have to hold the button longer--* It's expensive.* Provided cables are comically short. Had to buy my own.PROS:* It's legit. No hardware shortcuts.* Looks great, has some weight to it.TLDR; Don't waste your time with the no-name junk. This thing is quality and it's USB 3.1 gen 2, you won't need a new dock until SATA is phased out.
E**A
Works on my Synology NAS
I've been wanting to implement an offline backup rotation of my NAS data for a while. I was looking for a clean USB Drive solution where I could easily plug in a drive, have the backup run, and then store it back away when done. Most USB drive adapters can do this no problem, but I did want something a little more robust, cleaner looking, with modern USB connections. This OWC Dual Drive bay device fit the bill perfectly.To the point of cleaner looking, I have a personal aversion to power bricks; I rather the device be larger and use a conventional power cable than have to keep track of power brick with a quasi-proprietary connector. If this is "a thing" for you, in early 2022 this device is the only option available that I could find to meet those requirements.This ticks a lot of boxes, but also is possibly the most expensive option at just under $100. So far so good, it's working great for me so far, but will update this review later if anything changes.Side note, it may be my monitor, but on the Amazon product screens the device looks white in color, in reality it's a sparkly metallic gray. I experienced the same color differences with Unifi network devices.TL:DRPros:+no external power adapter, simple power cord+USB-C+works on my Synology NAS using the USB Copy app. Also worked perfect on my Windows 10 PC.+materials: metal and build quality seem solid+clean lookingCons:-kind of pricey
B**L
Perfect Poor Man's NAS Offload Device
Seems very high quality.Fits beautifully under my large computer desk, tucked away.I use it with my retired 10 TB NAS hard drives, when I replace NAS drives with new 14 TB drives. Operates exactly as described. I have used other such devices, but none this high quality. Of course, this costs a bit more. But for me, well worth it.I use this to offload things off my Large Plex NAS, for long term storage.I only power up the unit, when I need it.Have been using it just over a month. So far it has been flawless. I use the USB-C style connector.I see 110 MB/s transfer speed, writing to it. It bounces around though. I suppose the nature of ones files contribute to the performance. Real world test,took about 35 minutes to write 200 GB of archival files (124 Files, 69 Folders) to my WD100EFAX drive operating in the unit. So maybe 95 MB/s sustained. I am happy with that.I may pick up another as a gift for a friend that I know could use one.
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