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STARTECH

STARTECH SDOCK4U313 4-bay SATA drive enclosure USB 3.1 10Gbps USB-C USB-A

SKU CH-63WP-4053B MPN SDOCK4U313

Four-bay SATA dock holds 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives, connects via USB 3.1 at 10Gbps with USB-C and USB-A cables, and includes dual 40mm fans for active cooling

  • ColorBlack
  • Size2.5" & 3.5"
  • TypeDock
  • AC AdapterYes
  • MaterialPlastic
  • Internal InterfaceSATA III
  • Access four drives at once via top-loading bays
  • Swap drives without powering down using hot-swap support
  • Connect via USB-C or USB-A with included cables
  • Dual 40 mm fans keep drives cool during operation
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs

Four-bay SATA dock with USB 3.1 10Gbps

The StarTech SDOCK4U313 is a four-bay docking station that accepts up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs or hard drives simultaneously. It connects to a host via USB 3.1 Type-C at 10Gbps and includes both USB-C and USB-A cables for broad compatibility. Two built-in 40mm fans provide active cooling, and an included universal AC adapter powers the unit.

Suits multi-drive workflows.

This dock is aimed at technicians, archivists and power users who regularly rotate several SATA drives for imaging, recovery, duplication or bulk data transfer. Independent drive doors, controllers, power switches and ejection buttons let you hot-swap each bay without disturbing the others. Users who only ever access one drive at a time will find the four-bay capacity and 78W power supply unnecessary.

USB 3.1 10Gbps host interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection running at 10Gbps. It sets the maximum throughput ceiling for all four drives combined, so sustained transfers from multiple SATA III drives will share this bandwidth. If your workflow demands dedicated 6Gbps lanes per drive, a different topology is required.

Highlights

  • Access four drives at once via top-loading bays
  • Swap drives without powering down using hot-swap support
  • Connect via USB-C or USB-A with included cables
  • Dual 40 mm fans keep drives cool during operation
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelSDOCK4U313
ColorBlack
Size2.5" & 3.5"
TypeDock
AC AdapterYes
MaterialPlastic
Internal InterfaceSATA III
External InterfaceUSB 3.1 Type-C
Number of Bay4 Bay
FanFan Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing
Fans: 2 x 60mm fan
PowerInput Current: 2.0A
Input Voltage: 100 ~ 240 AC
Output Current: 6500mA
Output Voltage: 12 DC
Plug Type: 4-pin DIN
Power Consumption (In Watts): 78W
Power Source: AC Adapter Included
SpecificationsDrive Connectors: 4 x 22 pin SATA Data & Power Combo Receptacle
Host Connectors: 1 x USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Female
4Kn Support: Yes
Hot Swap Capability: Yes
Insertion Rating: 10000
Max Drive Capacity: Tested up to 10TB
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps
MTBF: 30000 hours
Noise Level: 19.04 dBA
S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
TRIM Support: Yes
Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support: Yes
Operating Systems SupportedOS independent; No software or drivers required
FeaturesQuad-bay top-loading design with independent drive doors, drive controllers, power switching, and ejection buttons
Access up to four 2.5"/3.5" SSDs/HDDs simultaneously over USB 3.1 (10Gbps), and hot swap drives
USB Type-C and USB Type-A interface, backward compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.x
Support for SATA I, II and III (up to 6Gbps)
SMART support to enable access to important drive data, such as hours in use, number of power cycles, disk health
TRIM support
4Kn support
Built-in dual 60 mm cooling fans help to maintain an optimum operating temperature
UASP support for enhanced per
Dimensions3.40" x 6.70" x 11.50"
Weight2.20 lbs.
Package Contents1 x docking station
1 x 3.3 ft [1 m] USB 3.1 (Type-C) cable
1 x 3.3 ft [1 m] USB 3.1 (Type-A) cable
1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
1 x quick-start guide
Shipping weight2.41 kg
Package size340 × 216 × 173 mm

Questions about this item

Will the two 40 mm sleeve-bearing fans need replacement after long-term use?

The enclosure uses two 40 mm sleeve-bearing fans; sleeve bearings can wear over time, so fan replacement may eventually be needed.

Does the USB 3.1 10 Gbps link or the SATA III 6 Gbps drive interface become the bottleneck first?

Each SATA III drive tops out at 6 Gbps, while the host link runs at 10 Gbps, so the SATA interface limits sustained throughput per drive.

How much heat and noise should I expect when all four bays are running continuously?

The unit draws up to 78 W from its 12 V DC supply and relies on dual 40 mm fans for cooling, so expect moderate airflow noise and warm exhaust under full load.

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