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Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black vs ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

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  • 12differ
  • 10identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black has 74 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (129 mm vs 55 mm). The ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black has 48 mm more depth than the Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black (113 mm vs 65 mm). Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5" on the Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black, M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B on the Axagon ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the ICY BOX IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black.

  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:2.5,3.5"
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
  • Material
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:Aluminium, Plastic
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Plastic
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:10 Gbit/s
  • Width
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:129 mm
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:55 mm
  • Depth
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:65 mm
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:113 mm
  • Height
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:57 mm
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:15 mm
  • Weight
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:182 g
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:45 g
  • Cables included
    • ADSA-SMB storage drive docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-B Black:USB Type-A to USB Type-B
    • IB-180MS-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:USB Type-C

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Comparison of ADSA-SMB, IB-180MS-C31
40 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"M.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type micro-BUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
MaterialDiffersAluminium, PlasticPlastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-Plug supportKnown 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
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers129 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers65 mm113 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers182 g45 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source167 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Connection to PCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJMS581DL
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)

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