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Black plastic two-bay drive dock with top-loading slots for 2.5in and 3.5in SATA and IDE drives

STARTECH

STARTECH UNIDOCKU33 2-bay USB 3.0 SATA IDE drive dock 2.5in 3.5in UASP

SKU CH-95VC-7T6QZ MPN UNIDOCKU33

Two-bay USB 3.0 dock accepts 2.5in and 3.5in SATA or IDE drives with UASP support for faster transfers

  • ColorBlack
  • TypeDrive Dock
  • MaterialPlastic
  • Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External InterfaceUSB 3.0 w/UASP & SATA III
  • Number of Bay2 Bay

Number of Bay 2 Bay

  • 2 Bay
  • 4 Bay

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Size USB 3.0 (SATA / IDE)

  • USB 3.0
  • USB 3.0 / eSATA
  • USB 3.0 (SATA / IDE)
  • USB 3.1 (10Gbps)

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Connect IDE and SATA drives simultaneously via USB 3.0 with UASP support
  • Access 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs or SSDs without mounting in an enclosure
  • Transfer files directly between SATA and IDE drives without a host computer
  • Achieve up to 70% faster performance with UASP on SATA III drives
  • Includes 40-pin and 44-pin IDE cables plus LP4 power adapter for legacy drives

Universal SATA and IDE Dock

The UNIDOCKU33 is a USB 3.0 docking station that accepts one SATA and one IDE drive simultaneously in 2.5in or 3.5in form factors. It connects to desktop or laptop computers via USB 3.0 with UASP support for faster transfers. The dock includes the necessary IDE cables and a universal power adapter for immediate use.

Suits Mixed Drive Archives

Technicians and home users who still work with older IDE drives alongside modern SATA SSDs or HDDs will find the dual-bay design convenient for data recovery, cloning or quick file access. Buyers who only use current SATA drives gain no advantage from the IDE circuitry and cabling. Those needing to dock two SATA drives at once cannot do so with this unit.

Offline SATA to IDE Copy

A dedicated hardware clone function lets you duplicate data directly between the SATA and IDE bays without a host computer connected. This feature is decided by the presence of the clone button and circuitry described in the specifications. If your workflow never requires drive-to-drive duplication, that capability remains unused.

Highlights

  • Connect IDE and SATA drives simultaneously via USB 3.0 with UASP support
  • Access 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs or SSDs without mounting in an enclosure
  • Transfer files directly between SATA and IDE drives without a host computer
  • Achieve up to 70% faster performance with UASP on SATA III drives
  • Includes 40-pin and 44-pin IDE cables plus LP4 power adapter for legacy drives

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUNIDOCKU33
ColorBlack
TypeDrive Dock
MaterialPlastic
Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III
External InterfaceUSB 3.0 w/UASP & SATA III
Number of Bay2 Bay
FeaturesConnect both an IDE and a SATA 2.5 & 3.5in HDD or SSD to your computer using USB 3.0, with support for UASP for optimal performance
works with USB desktop & laptop computers and SATA & IDE drives such as Samsung 840 EVO - hard drive dock / HDD & SSD docking station / hard drive dock / SSD dock / HDD dock
Test or benchmark virtually any hard drive or solid state drive
Transfer files directly between SATA and IDE drives without a host computer
Replacement for UNIDOCK3U & UNIDOCK3UEU
DimensionsHeight:2.8" x Width:5.1" x Depth:5.5"
Weight1.34 lb
Package ContentsUniversal docking station for 2.5/3.5in SATA and IDE hard drives - USB 3.0 UASP
1 x USB 3.0 Cable
1 x IDE 40 to 40 Pin Cable
1 x LP4 Power Cable
1 x 40 Pin + LP4 to 44 Pin IDE Cable
1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS)
1 x Instruction Manual
Shipping weight1.41 kg
Package size330 × 279 × 254 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 5.1-inch wide dock need on a desk?

The dock measures 5.1 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep and 2.8 inches high, so allow at least that footprint plus room for the power adapter and cables.

Which cables must be connected before inserting a 3.5-inch IDE drive?

Attach the 40-pin IDE cable and the LP4 power cable to the drive, then plug the dock into USB 3.0 and power before sliding the drive into the top slot.

When should the universal power adapter be replaced?

Replace the adapter if the dock no longer powers on, drives spin down during transfers, or the adapter shows physical damage or overheating.

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