Sandberg USB3.2 Cloner Dock per SSD NVMe M.2, nero, 20 Gbit/s

Sandberg USB3.2 Cloner Dock for NVMe M.2 SSD is a dual-bay external dock designed to read, write and clone NVMe M.2 SSDs. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) connection with up to 20 Gbit/s transfer speed and can operate as a standalone cloner without a PC or as an expansion device to connect two extra M.2 NVMe drives to a computer. The dock is compact, tool-free and requires no software installation, making it suitable for backup, data transfer and storage expansion.

Advantages

The dock provides offline 1:1 NVMe M.2 SSD cloning, allowing direct duplication from one drive to another without connecting to a computer. With dual M.2 bays it enables simultaneous access to two NVMe SSDs and supports high-speed data transfer up to 20 Gbit/s over USB-C. Tool-free installation and no required software simplify drive swaps and cloning tasks.

Suitable for

• Creating backups of NVMe M.2 SSDs
• Transferring data between two M.2 drives
• Expanding storage by connecting two external NVMe SSDs
• Cloning drives for migration or system deployment

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C)
• Max transfer rate: 20 Gbit/s
• Supported storage media: NVMe M.2 SSD
• Bays: Dual M.2 NVMe slots
• Color: Black
• MPN: 136-72
• EAN: 5705730136726

How to use

Install M.2 NVMe SSDs into the two bays without tools, secure them according to the slot position, and connect the dock to a computer using the included USB-C cable when direct PC access is required. For offline cloning, follow the dock’s cloning procedure: insert source and target drives, power the dock, and initiate the 1:1 clone using the hardware clone button (refer to the product manual for exact button sequence and indicators). When used as external storage, connect the dock to a computer and the drives will be recognized by the operating system.

Recommendations

Use the dock on a stable, flat surface and ensure drives are compatible M.2 NVMe form factors. Always verify source and target drive selection before starting an offline clone to avoid accidental data loss. Keep firmware and OS drivers up to date when connecting to a computer for best performance.