Product comparison · 2 storage drive docking stations

ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 2 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 5 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 59 mm more width than the ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for (171 mm vs 112 mm). Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,5.25" on the ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A on the ICY BOX 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:2.5,5.25"
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:4
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:5 Gbit/s
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:10 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Width
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:112 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:154 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm
  • Height
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:62 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:87 mm
  • Weight
    • 2-bay Docking and Cloning Station for:397 g
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:1 kg

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Comparison of IB-1232CL-U3, SDOCK4U313
57 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeHDD, SSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIISerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,5.25"2.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TRIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of connectivity cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Power
UASP supportYesYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 fan(s)
Fan diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Bearing typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSleeve bearing
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers154 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers397 g1 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Package weightDiffers795 g2.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB, USB Type-C
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANZ, EU, JP, NA, UK
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.04 dB
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA Labs - VL820, VIA Labs - VL715
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30000 h
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471800084733080
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source354 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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