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CY 3 in 1 USB A/C to M.2 NVMe/IDE/SATA Hard Drive Docking Station 2 in 1 accessory
Connects one M.2 NVMe, 2.5 or 3.5-inch SATA, or 3.5-inch IDE drive via USB 3.0 with included Type-A and Type-C cables; 12 V power supply required
- Connect M.2 NVMe SSDs at up to 10 Gbps via USB 3.0
- Read 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives with included 12V power supply
- Access legacy 3.5 inch IDE drives using the same dock
- Switch between USB Type-C and Type-A hosts with supplied cables
- Aluminium alloy casing dissipates heat in a slim desktop form factor
Single-drive docking for legacy and modern storage
This docking station lets technicians and upgraders access M.2 NVMe, 2.5-inch SATA, 3.5-inch SATA and 3.5-inch IDE drives through a single USB 3.0 link. Only one drive operates at a time; inserting both an M.2 and a SATA or IDE drive causes the M.2 to be ignored. Hot-swapping is not supported, so drives must be swapped with the host disconnected.
Aluminium casing with dual cable supply
An aluminium alloy shell covers the drive bays and the M.2 slot. Both USB Type-C and Type-A cables are included; the Type-C plug is reversible. A separate 12 V DC power supply is required for 3.5-inch drives and is not included. The M.2 slot accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors with M-Key or B+M keying. PCIe AHCI, mSATA and non-M.2 devices are not supported.
Passive cooling under sustained transfers
The metal housing acts as a heatsink for the M.2 module and the 2.5-inch drive during operation. NVMe drives reach up to 10 Gbps on a USB 3.1 Gen 2 or USB4 host, while SATA drives top out at 5 Gbps. The bridge falls back to 5 Gbps on USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 ports. No fan is present, so noise is limited to drive mechanics.
Highlights
- Connect M.2 NVMe SSDs at up to 10 Gbps via USB 3.0
- Read 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives with included 12V power supply
- Access legacy 3.5 inch IDE drives using the same dock
- Switch between USB Type-C and Type-A hosts with supplied cables
- Aluminium alloy casing dissipates heat in a slim desktop form factor
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What USB standard does the CY docking station use and what speeds does it cap at?
It uses USB 3.0 and is backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1. M.2 NVMe SSDs reach a maximum of 10Gbps, while M.2 SATA and 2.5/3.5-inch SATA/IDE drives reach a maximum of 5Gbps.
What drive sizes and form factors fit the CY docking station?
It accepts M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes with M-Key or B+M interface. It also takes 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA SSDs or HDDs, plus 3.5-inch IDE/PATA drives. A 12V DC power supply is required for 3.5-inch drives.
How do I install a drive in the CY docking station and what mistake should I avoid?
Connect the 12V power supply, insert one drive only — M.2 NVMe or SATA/IDE — then attach the Type-A or Type-C cable to the host. Do not hot-swap; always disconnect from the computer before changing drives.
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