GoHardDrive
GoHardDrive NEX-DS1U3 USB 3.0 Docking Station + 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD
A USB 3.0 docking station with a 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drive for instant hot-swap access to 2.5" or 3.5" drives up to 8TB
- ColorBlack
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity2TB
- Cache64MB
- Form Factor3.5"
- USB 3.0 transfers files at up to 5Gbps
- Hot-swap lets you change drives without powering down
- Works with 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives up to 8TB
- 2TB 5400RPM 64MB cache drive included
- Plug-and-play on Windows Mac and Linux
Combo Dock and Drive
The GoHardDrive NEX-DS1U3 bundles a USB 3.0 docking station with a 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drive. It targets users who need immediate access to bare SATA drives for backup, recovery or archiving without installing them inside a chassis. The package delivers both the dock and a drive in a single purchase.
5400 RPM Mechanical Drive
The included drive spins at 5400 RPM with 64MB cache and connects through the dock's SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. This rotational speed defines the sustained throughput ceiling for large sequential transfers and random access latency. Buyers who need faster sustained write performance or lower access times should look elsewhere.
Hot-Swap SATA Dock
The dock accepts 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives up to 8TB and connects to the host via USB 3.0 at up to 5Gbps. Hot-swap support lets you change drives without rebooting, while LED indicators show power and activity. It requires a free USB port and works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
Highlights
- USB 3.0 transfers files at up to 5Gbps
- Hot-swap lets you change drives without powering down
- Works with 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives up to 8TB
- 2TB 5400RPM 64MB cache drive included
- Plug-and-play on Windows Mac and Linux
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Cache | 64MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
Questions about this item
What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 transfer rate mean for real-world file copies?
The 5 Gbps ceiling is the USB 3.0 link speed; actual throughput will be limited by the 2 TB drive’s 5400 RPM rotation and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, so sustained copies typically land well below the theoretical maximum.
How does the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface affect performance with the included drive?
The dock’s SATA 6.0 Gb/s port can handle faster drives, but the bundled 2 TB 3.5" HDD runs at 5400 RPM with 64 MB cache, so the drive itself sets the practical speed limit.
Will a 2.5" SSD fit in the same slot as the 3.5" drive?
Yes, the docking station accepts both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 8 TB in the same top-loading slot; no adapter or tray swap is required.
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