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Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning vs ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 10identical
  • 26known 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-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (4 vs 2). The Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning has 30 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (40 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). The Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning has 12 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (87 mm vs 75 mm). Host interface: USB 4 Type-C on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Material: Aluminium on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:4
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:2
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:40 Gbit/s
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:87 mm
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:75 mm
  • Depth
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:101 mm
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:75 mm
  • Height
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:35 mm
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
  • Weight
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:300 g
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:95 g
  • Package weight
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:666 g
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:302 g

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Comparison of ADSA-M2C44, IB-1612MCL-C31
45 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers42
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 4 Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersAluminiumAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS, ReachUnknown — not stated by the source
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan diameterKnown for one8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for oneSleeve bearingUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers101 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers300 g95 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one97 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one81 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers666 g302 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneASMedia ASM2464PDXUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHS, REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84718000
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A

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