Docking station QOLTEC 5316 per 2x HDD/SSD 2,5/3,5 pollici, SATA, USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s), case in alluminio

QOLTEC 5316 is a dual-bay docking station for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD and SSD drives with USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) connectivity. The unit features an aluminium housing in silver, supports drives up to 8 TB, and is compatible with Windows XP, Linux and Mac. It provides a compact, portable solution for accessing, transferring and cloning data from two drives without internal installation.

Advantages

The aluminium housing offers durability and improved heat dissipation while keeping the docking station lightweight at 667 g. USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gb/s transfer speed for fast data access and backups. Support for both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, including HDDs up to 8 TB, makes the device versatile for various storage media. Broad OS compatibility ensures plug-and-play use with Windows XP, Linux and Mac systems.

Suitable for

• Data transfer between drives and PC
• Creating backups and cloning drives
• Quick external access to internal HDDs and SSDs
• Data recovery and inspection of multiple drives

Key specifications

• Drive bays: 2 (supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
• Interface: SATA (drive), USB 3.0 host interface (5 Gb/s)
• Maximum supported HDD capacity: 8 TB
• Supported drive sizes: 2.5" and 3.5"
• Housing material and colour: Aluminium, silver
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 75 × 133 × 112 mm
• Weight: 667 g
• Operating system compatibility: Windows XP, Linux, Mac

How to use

Insert one or two compatible 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives into the available bays, connect the docking station to a computer using the provided USB 3.0 cable, and power the unit if an external power adapter is required. The computer should detect the connected drives as external storage devices; use the operating system’s file manager or disk utility to access, copy or clone data. For 3.5" HDDs ensure the docking station is connected to its power supply when required.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, place the docking station on a stable, ventilated surface and avoid obstructing airflow around the aluminium housing. Use the USB 3.0 connection for maximum transfer speeds and follow safe ejection procedures in your OS before removing drives.