Connect a compatible laptop to accessories, displays, and more with the Adesso 9-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Docking Stationfrom Adesso. Plug accessories into the dock's three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports; a Gigabit Ethernet port is also present for wired networking. SD and MicroSD card slots allow for access to compatible memory cards while dual HDMI ports support a single 8K display or two 4K monitors at 30 Hz.

A USB-C port is also present, supporting up to 100W of power delivery to the dock and connected host. Connecting to hosts via an an integrated USB-C cable, the Adesso 9-in-1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Multi-Port Docking Station utilizes an aluminum construction for durability and efficient heat dissipation. Plug and play, it is designed to work with Windows 7 and later, macOS, and Android.

3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports    1 x Ethernet Port    SD & MicroSD Card Reader Slots    2 x HDMI Ports    Supports 8K & Dual 4K Displays at 30 Hz    Up to 100W of Power Delivery    USB-C Male Host Connector    Plug and Play    Aluminum Construction    Compatible with Windows, macOS & Android

Compact and lightweight, this docking station features a user-friendly non-slip design for easier plugging and unplugging. The aluminum casing ensures ample heat dissipation and higher data transfer efficiency.

This docking station is compatible with USB-C 3.2 and Thunderbolt 3 host ports supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Connect a single 8K display at 30 Hz or dual 4K displays at 30 Hz with no transmission loss or delay.

Plug and play compatible, this docking station needs no additional drivers or software. Connect to a wide range of host devices via USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode. This dock is compatible with HDMI-enabled TVs, monitors, and projectors for both video and audio transfer.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can this device support hard drive with large capacity such as Seagate x18 18TB?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station can be used with any capacity of disk that is supported by your host OS. In most cases an 18TB drive would be fine.

Q: 2. Can this enclosure be used for raid0 confuguration with Window Storage Spaces?

A: Yes, this enclosure can be used in a RAID 0 configuration when using a software controller such as Windows Storage Spaces.

Q: 3. What is the maximum capacity for each drive bay?

A: Sabrent doesn't specify the maximum capacity for each drive bay for the M.2 & 2.5" / 3.5" Drive USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Docking Station, however, we have seen it work with up to 20 TB drives.

Q: 4. How do you gain access to the fan in the Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station. I want to change it for a quieter fan?

A: It is not recommended to change out the fan on the Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station without speaking to the manufacturer. I do see that there are four screws on the back of the unit to hold the fan in place. You will likely need to remove the drives to get access.

Q: 5. What is read/write speed?

A: The read and write speeds of the Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station will vary depending on how many drive bays are occupied, which RAID type you have the enclosure set to, the drives used, and how much data is on the drives. But the USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection supports a maximum transfer speed of 10 Gb/s.

Q: 6. can it support more harddrive storage capacity with a pci expansion card ??

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station does not have a PCIe expansion slot.

Q: 7. Two Questions 1. Will this support 4x20 tb? 2. How does using all four disks at the same time affect speed?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station does not use RAID, so All drives will function independently. With even a 5 Gbps USB 3.0 connection, there should be no bottlenecking. 20 TB drives are compatible.

Q: 8. Does it support RAID? If so, which levels?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station does not support RAID setups on its own.

Q: 9. Can I put in a drive (Win10 data) that already has data on it? Or do I need to format it in this unit first?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station can be used as a docking station for up to five individual drives with their own data.

Q: 10. Does the fan run when the attached computer is sleeping or powered down?

A: Yes, the Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station is powered by its own power supply and will remain running while the host computer is asleep or powered down.