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OWC USB-C dual drive bay dock with two slots for 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives

OWC

OWC ADIB07KRKBTXG USB-C Dual Drive Bay Dock

SKU CH-1WZT-TGXKS MPN ADIB07KRKBTXG

Dual-bay dock reads two bare SATA drives at once over USB 3.1 Gen 2, with hot-swap bays, independent power switches and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility

  • Hot-swap bare drives without tools using independent bay power switches
  • Access two SATA drives at once through dual 2.5 and 3.5 inch bays
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity works with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Auto-switching internal power supply runs on standard dual-prong cables
  • Compact desktop dock reads multiple drives simultaneously for creative workflows

Dual-Bay Dock for Bare SATA Drives

The OWC Drive Dock provides two bays that accept bare 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives simultaneously. It connects via USB 3.1 Gen 2 and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports. The unit includes an auto-switching internal power supply and independent power switches with LED activity indicators for each bay. It suits creative professionals who need constant, hot-swappable access to multiple drives for backup or content workflows.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Interface Speed

The single specification that determines suitability is the USB 3.1 Gen 2 host connection, which sets the maximum data throughput for every drive inserted. Both bays share this single link, so simultaneous access divides available bandwidth between the two drives. If your workflow demands dedicated bandwidth per drive or a faster protocol, this dock will not meet that requirement.

Build Integration and Power

The dock requires a standard dual-prong mains cable for its internal power supply and a free USB-C port on the host system. It frees the user from drive enclosures and adapter cables by exposing bare SATA drives directly to the operating system. Each bay operates independently, allowing one drive to be swapped while the other remains active. Buyers who need to connect drives without SATA interfaces or who require bus-powered operation should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Hot-swap bare drives without tools using independent bay power switches
  • Access two SATA drives at once through dual 2.5 and 3.5 inch bays
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity works with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Auto-switching internal power supply runs on standard dual-prong cables
  • Compact desktop dock reads multiple drives simultaneously for creative workflows

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the USB 3.1 Gen 2 link perform when both drive bays are active?

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface connects the dock to the host, and its total bandwidth is shared whenever both bays are accessed at the same time.

What does the USB-C port's Thunderbolt 3 compatibility mean for daily use?

The dock's USB-C connector works with Thunderbolt 3 ports, so it can be plugged straight into those ports without an adapter.

Which bare drives fit the two bays and how are they powered?

Each bay accepts a bare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive, has its own power switch and LED, and the internal auto-switching supply powers both bays simultaneously.

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