Sabrent
5-Bay USB 3 Raid Docking Station
The Sabrent SATA Hard Drive Docking Station enables you to access 2.5" SSDs and hard drives without the frustration of assembling enclosures. By inserting a 2.5" SATA drive directly into this docking station, you can quickly access drive contents and transfer files. Transfer data quickly and easily through USB 3.0 at speeds up to 5Gbps. This device allows you to expand your storage space professionally, supporting the simultaneous reading and writing of up to five disks or SSDs. You can configure it to access individual drives, JBOD, or into a RAID array using the built-in controller, which supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, and RAID 10. It ensures a stable and reliable USB connection, especially for systems lacking sufficient power over USB ports or internal SATA ports. It features Hot Swappable / Plug & Play support for 2.5” SATA drives (1.5Gbps / 3Gbps / 6Gbps). It also includes an independent cooling fan that can be switched on or off as desired, individual LED power indicators, and tool-free installation for fast and convenient access to the drive bays. Please note that the maximum HDD/SSD thickness supported is 9.5mm.
$149.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
120
/ 122
#120 in Hard Drive Docks
Price vs Category Average
+19%
Above average
SKU
5
/ DS-RSS
Who it's for
- High Storage Capacity and Scalability
- Versatile Hardware RAID Support
- Simple, Tool-Free Setup
Who should skip it
- Limited USB 3.0 Bandwidth
- Potential for Excessive Fan Noise
- Complex Initial RAID Configuration
Key Specs
SKU
DS-5RSS
UPC
840025251632
Material
Plastic
Power Supply Specification
12V 3A
Cable Length
39.4 inch
System Requirements
Windows / Mac / Linux
Dimensions
Length 5.3 in., Height 6.3 in., Width 4.4 in.
Weight
21.5 oz.
Features
- Expand your storage space professionally. Read and write up to five disks or SSDs simultaneously.
- RAID: Configure it to access individual drives, JBOD, or into a RAID array with the built-in controller, capable of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10.
- Get a stable and reliable USB connection on systems that lack sufficient power over USB ports and the right amount of internal SATA ports.
- Hot Swappable / Plug & Play. Supports 2.5” SATA 1.5Gbps / 3Gbps / 6Gbps HDDs and SSDs. Independent cooling fan can be switched on and off as desired. Individual LED power indicators.
- Tool-free installation with fast and convenient access to the drive bays.
What customers say
This five bay docking station offers exceptional value for high density storage, making it a cost effective choice for basic use. Users appreciate the simple plug and play setup and satisfactory USB 3.0 speeds when operating in JBOD or single drive modes. However, the core RAID functionality draws significant criticism. Many users report instability and setup difficulties with RAID 5 and RAID 10 configurations, leading to concerns about reliability for critical data. Heat management is also a recurring issue under heavy load. Ultimately, this device excels as an affordable solution for simple, high volume storage but lacks the dependable performance expected from a dedicated RAID enclosure.
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