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ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black vs StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External

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  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 40known 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 IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (4 vs 2). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 7 V more output voltage than the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (12 V vs 5 V). The StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External has 3.5 A more output current than the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black (6.5 A vs 3 A). Storage media type: SSD on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, HDD, SSD on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External. Storage drive sizes supported: M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black, 2.5,3.5" on the StarTech.com 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External.

  • Storage media type
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:SSD
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:HDD, SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:M.2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:2.5,3.5"
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:2
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:4
  • LED indicators
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:Yes
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:Activity, Power
  • Output voltage
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:5 V
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:12 V
  • Output current
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:3 A
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:6.5 A
  • Width
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:75 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:171 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-1612MCL-C31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black:75 mm
    • 4-Bay USB to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station, USB 10Gbps, External:291 mm

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Comparison of IB-1612MCL-C31, SDOCK4U313
57 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 TB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB 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
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Plastic
Maximum data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media duplication featureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
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 voltageDiffers5 V12 V
Output currentDiffers3 A6.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers75 mm171 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm291 mm
HeightDiffers15 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers95 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 weightDiffers302 g2.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, 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) caseDiffers40 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
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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