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Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning vs ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 11identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning has 3 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (4 vs 1). 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-180MS-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 32 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (87 mm vs 55 mm). Storage media type: SSD on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, HDD, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Storage drive interface: M.2 on the Axagon ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning, M.2, Serial ATA III on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:SSD
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive interface
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:M.2
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2, Serial ATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:4
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:1
  • Material
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:Aluminium
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Plastic
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:40 Gbit/s
    • IB-180MS-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-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:55 mm
  • Depth
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:101 mm
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:113 mm
  • Height
    • ADSA-M2C44 USB4 docking station for 4x M.2 NVMe SSDs, cloning:35 mm
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm

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Comparison of ADSA-M2C44, IB-180MS-C31
43 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2M.2, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers41
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 4 Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Features2 differ
MaterialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers40 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS, ReachUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers87 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers101 mm113 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers300 g45 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 g167 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
ChipsetDiffersASMedia ASM2464PDXJMS581DL
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHS, REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersChinaTaiwan
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 source12 V

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