A docking station? For some reason, this is one product that I would never have considered an item to purchase. Basically, “docking station” reminds of some iPod device. I’m not sure why after checking this device out, as it seems to be a natural product to facilitate cycling of off-site backups of a WHS.
What is a HDD docking station? We’ll find out in a minute, but first, I would like to provide some background information about Icy Dock. From their website:
ICY DOCK is a privately held company with more than 10 years being devoted in design, manufacturing, branding and distribution of Storage enclosure peripherals. By keep improving its own new product release process from previous toil experiences, ICY DOCK has formed a standard yet efficient new product development procedures to satisfy timely requirement from the market.
At ICY DOCK, we constantly offers state-of-the-art design of hard disk enclosure and removable storage kit with features such as the currently launched a series of removable drive & hot swap capabilities and eSATA / SATA connectivity products. We also specializes in BTO (Built to Order) of branded, OEM-branded and non-branded products for “Tier 1” customers.
Headquartered in City of Industry, California, ICY DOCK becomes a global peripheral enclosure provider with manufacturing facility located in Zhang-Zang, China since 1997. Restrictively followed ISO9001 proved manufacturing process standard, ICY DOCK delivers high quality standard products at competitive price which provides our customers an excellent opportunity to be successful in the competitive US marketplace.
As one of the leading peripheral enclosure solution provider, we will continue to commit ourselves in supplying our customers the best performance per dollar products. “Your demand is our command” is the key to ensure our success in the business world.
Specifications
Product Description:
The MB881 Series is ICY DOCK’s first docking station built for 3.5” and 2.5” SATA hard drives. It provides a USB for universal support and e-SATA for up to 3 Gb/sec transfer rate. The on/off button switch makes it easy to conserve energy and extend the life of a drive. When using the USB, you can use just the USB bus to power your 2.5” drive, allowing less wires to be used on the dock. The stand is easily detachable and allows the use of the dock for better portability. This lightweight dock can lay on any surface for hard drive stability and is small enough to grasp with just a hand. Best of all, the carrying case lets you carry your dock and 2.5” hard drive anywhere you go. Moreover, both the dock and the stand are light enough to move and reposition in different areas. This simply, yet elegant, design will definitely stand out in any room and will work on any Windows and Mac systems.
Product Features:
* Compatible with both 3.5” & 2.5” SATA I/II hard drive support hot swap.
* Support eSATA connection for maximum SATA performance.
* Plug & Play USB 2.0 quick connection for any computer system.
* User friendly Screw-less design just plug in the hard drive and play.
* On/off switch allows hard drive life expendability and energy conservation.
* Exposed working HDD stands in the air vertically for fast heat radiation.
* Aluminum alloy stand is detachable for portable use.
* Protective pouch protect your HDD and important data when using as a portable 2.5” enclosure.
* Designed for PC & Mac systems.
Product Specifications:
| Item Number: | MB881US-1S-1 |
| Drive Fit | 1 x 2.5″/3.5” SATA I & II |
| External Interface | eSATA & USB 2.0 |
| Transfer Rate | up to 3 Gb/sec. via eSATA up to 480 Mb/sec. via USB2.0 |
| Structure | Plastic body with aluminum alloy stand |
| LED Indication | Device Power & Drive Activity |
| LED Display Color | Power: Amber; Drive Activtiy: Amber flashing |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 126 x 106 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 265.3 g |
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