For creative workflows, backup, or other tasks requiring constant access to multiple drives, Drive Dock delivers a compact, easy solution with the exceptional performance of Thunderbolt 2 technology.
OWC Drive Dock is the fastest way to access bare SATA drives. Hot swap, read multiple drives simultaneously, or boot from bare drives, all at the speed of the Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 interfaces. For video and audio content pros working with multiple bare drives on big projects, Drive Dock delivers extreme transfer speeds with amazing flexibility and convenience, making it an indispensable drive tool.
Drive Dock's unique design makes hot-swapping a breeze. Two drive bays accommodate both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives and can access a drive in each simultaneously. Each bay features its own independent power switch and LED activity monitor. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports deliver extreme-speed data transfers, and support daisy-chain expansion with up to five additional Thunderbolt devices. Drive Dock also includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port for versatile compatibility and an auto-switching internal power supply compatible with any dual-prong cable.
Drive Dock is flexible enough to use on almost any system. It works perfectly as an on-location backup solution, or for industry professionals using multiple bare drives. Featuring rugged aluminum construction, quiet, fanless operation, and complete with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt cables, the OWC Drive Dock is an essential component to any high-demand workflow.
Like all OWC products, Drive Dock is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because our goal is always 100% reliability, it's rigorously quality tested, and backed by our 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty and 24/7 Customer Support.
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1.Thunderbolt benchmark testing performed by OWC in September 2015 using a 2.6GHz Intel quad-core i7 15-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Tests conducted on 1 TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSDs. Tested using QuickBench™ 5.0 Extended Test (20-100 MB) over 10 cycles, cache disabled. Results represent the extended test average.
2. USB 3.0 benchmark testing performed by OWC in September 2015 using a 2.6GHz Intel quad-core i7 15-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Tests conducted on 1 TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSDs. Tested using QuickBench™ 5.0 Extended Test (20-100 MB) over 10 cycles, cache disabled. Results represent the extended test average.
3. When connected via USB, it is possible to unmount either drive from the OS without impacting the other drive, but you cannot power a bay on or off, or physically connect or disconnect one of the drives, without causing the other drive to temporarily unmount.
