Access bare SATA hard drives and solid-state drives with ease using the Drive Dock USB Type-C Dual Drive Bay Solution from OWC. Equipped with a 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, the dock comes with two drive bays that are each compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives. Capable of read speeds up to 698 MB/s and write speeds up to 918 MB/s, the Drive Dock allows for simultaneous drive bay operation, and it's compatible with both systems running Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome, and Android.

Please note that USB 3.2 Gen 2 is the same as USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1.

For Bare 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Drives    2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays    1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port    Read Speeds up to 698 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 918 MB/s    Simultaneous Drive Bay Operation    Thunderbolt 3 Compatible    Includes USB-C to USB-C Cable    Includes USB-C to USB-A Cable    Windows, Mac, and Chrome Compatible

Drive Dock is the ultimate, high-performance bare drive access tool. For creative workflows, backup, or other tasks requiring constant access to multiple drives, Drive Dock delivers a compact, easy solution with the performance of a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) interface.

OWC Drive Dock is the easiest way to access bare SATA drives. Hot swap, read multiple drives simultaneously, or boot from bare drives. For video and audio content pros working with multiple bare drives on big projects, Drive Dock delivers amazing flexibility and convenience, making it an indispensable drive tool.

Drive Dock's unique design makes hot-swapping a breeze. Two drive bays accommodate both 2.5" and 3.5" drives and can access a drive in each simultaneously. Each bay features its own independent power switch and LED activity monitor. Drive Dock uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) interface with data rates up to 981 MB/s for versatile compatibility and an auto-switching internal power supply compatible with standard dual-prong power cables.

Drive Dock is flexible enough to use on almost any system and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports. It works perfectly as an on-location backup solution, or for industry professionals using multiple bare drives. Featuring rugged aluminum construction, quiet, fanless operation, and complete with both USB-C to USB-C and a USB-C to USB-A cables, the OWC Drive Dock streamlines high-demand workflow.

10 Gb/s USB-C or USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, but backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0.

macOS 10.6 or later

Windows 7 SP1 or later

iPadOS 13 or later

ChromeOS (latest version recommended)

Android OS (latest version recommended)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you select specific files from the bare harddrive and drag and drop to your computer? Just wasn't clear on the software you can use with it.

A: This dock will act like a USB drive. Accessing files on the drives will be based on the file system of the computer and the disks.

Q: 2. How about 14tb drives? Will also work?

A: Yes, they will work. Most modern drive docks and enclosures can address up to around 3.2 Petabytes of logical storage.

Q: 3. The "Most Helpful Critical Review" mentions that transferring data between the two drive bays in this USB-C dock is extremely slow. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it possible that review was for the Thunderbolt-2 version with only one SATA-to-USB chip, while this USB-C version has two SATA-to-USB chips?

A: The review is for this specific product, not the Thunderbolt version. I would keep in mind that without knowing the full story of any review, it is hard to know what went wrong. It could be user error or a specific problem with the system or drive configuration being used. If you have any issues with the product, we have a 30 day return policy. If you have any other questions, please reach out to pc@bhphotovideo.com so we can discuss further.

Q: 4. Also supports SATA 1 and 2 HDDs?

A: SATA III is backwards compatible to SATA I and II. However you will get lower speeds when using the older technology.

Q: 5. This states that in the description that it has a USB-C type 1 interface and then later it says that it has a USB-C type 2 interface. Which one is it?

A: It is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection using the Via Labs VL820 chipset.

Q: 6. Length of Power Supply cable? Thanks!

A: Unfortunately it is not specified.

Q: 7. It will run WD Red Pro 18TB NAS drive?

A: Yes, the OWC Drive Dock USB Type-C Dual Drive Bay Solution is compatible with a WD Red Pro 18TB NAS drive.

Q: 8. can I use this dock as a two-disk RAID, employing Apple's RAID driver?

A: The OWC Drive Dock USB Type-C Dual Drive Bay Solution is capable of using both bays simultaneously so you could use a OS based RAID solution.

Q: 9. is it working with ssd 2'5 as well?

A: Yes, both slots can house a 2.5" drive as well.

Q: 10. Will this run on 240V AC?

A: Yes, the OWC Drive Dock USB Type-C Dual Drive Bay Solution BH #OWTCDRVDCK has a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz power supply.