Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning vs ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black

28specifications compared
18differ
10identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning has 2 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black (4 vs 2). The Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning has 35 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black (40 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black has 63 mm more width than the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning (150 mm vs 87 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, HDD on the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, 2.5,3.5" on the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black.

Storage media type
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:SSD
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:HDD
Storage drive sizes supported
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:M.2
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supported
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:4
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:2
Material
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:Aluminium
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:Aluminium, Plastic
Maximum data transfer rate
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:40 Gbit/s
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:5 Gbit/s
LED indicators
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:Yes
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:Access, Power
Width
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:87 mm
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:150 mm
Depth
- ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:101 mm
- IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:110 mm

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Comparison of ADSA-M2C44, IB-127CL-U3
52 specifications	A Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning Model ADSA-M2C44 View product	B ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black Model IB-127CL-U3 View product
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffers	SSD	HDD
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	M.2	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers	M.2	2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers	4	2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 4 Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features3 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
MaterialDiffers	Aluminium	Aluminium, Plastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	40 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Access, Power
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
UASP support	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	CE, RoHS, Reach	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameterKnown for one	8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Sleeve bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	87 mm	150 mm
DepthDiffers	101 mm	110 mm
HeightDiffers	35 mm	65 mm
WeightDiffers	300 g	487 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	160 mm	163 mm
Package depthDiffers	97 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	81 mm	200 mm
Package weightDiffers	666 g	897 g
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	USB Type-A to USB Type-B
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ChipsetKnown for one	ASMedia ASM2464PDX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, RoHS, REACH	CE
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	445 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.9 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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