Convert your internal storage drive into a convenient external device with the External Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station from Sabrent. This enclosure is designed for both 2.5- and 3.5-inch solid-state and hard-disk drives up to 20TB max capacity, allowing you to manage information without accessing the internals of your computer. A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B to Type-A cable allows data transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s, providing quick file migrations. Hot-swap capabilities allow you to swap drives without powering down your entire system. You can use this device on Windows and Mac OS X enabled computers without the need to download additional software, thanks to the docking station's plug and play design, making this ideal for any user.

Supports 2.5 & 3.5" Drives    HDD & SSD Support    20TB Max Capacity    Up to 5 Gb/s Transfer Rate    Hot Swappable Design    Plug & Play    Built-In Cooling Fan    LED Status Indicator    For Windows & Mac OS X

A built-in fan maintains thermal levels within the enclosure, keeping your drive nice and cool, prolonging the lifespan of your storage device

LED indicator light displays the status of your drive, showing power and activity

An easy access power switch allows you to turn the enclosure off and on without unplugging the AC adapter

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gb/s interface is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 protocols, allowing you to transfer information at a reduced data speed

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this device copy on to DVD+R DL disks?

A: Yes, the ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-ray Drive B&H # ASBW16D1XU supports DVD+R DL media. DVD media support: DVD Write Speed DVD+R: 16x DVD-R: 16x DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RW: 6x DVD+R (DL): 8x DVD-R (DL): 8x DVD-RAM: 5x

Q: 2. Can I play the CD/DVD/Blu Ray discs on my computer using this Drive?

A: Yes but you must have additional software that isnt included with this drive.

Q: 3. what is the data transfer speed of this drive?

A: Hi Lucas, that version of the G-RAID would have speeds up to 250MB/s.

Q: 4. what version of thunderbolt cable comes with? Thunderbolt cable 1 or 2 ?

A: Unless they have changed the design, this is a thunderbolt 1 device which comes with a thunderbolt 1 cable. The fact that is thunderbolt 1 vs. 2 is a non-issue because you're limited (even with a fast raid set up) by the speed of the internal non-SSD hard drives, which though 7200, perform at a speed much less than possible through thunderbolt 1 technology. That being said, I own five of these drives and like them very much.

Q: 5. Can this be used for a Time Machine backup?

A: EThis system really helped me in my work. I am a professional journalist and radio presenter. including music. I have a huge music archive and without this device it was very difficult to work with.nter an answer to this question.

Q: 6. How can I use this drive on a computer that only has USB and Firewire connections?

A: You cannot. It will only work on a computer that supports Thunderbolt, or Thunderbolt 2.

Q: 7. It includes CyberLink Power2Go 8 Software but It doesn't open and doesn't install on mac. What to do?

A: The ASUS BW-16D1X-U supports Mac OS X and Windows and it works automatically when plugged into a computer's USB port. The software is Windows only. On a Mac you may use any compatible burning software.

Q: 8. Does this drive write to BD-DL M Discs?

A: Yes, this drive supports BD-DL M disc

Q: 9. Will other software besides the CyberLink work for this drive?

A: Yes, other programs will work.

Q: 10. Can this unit be connected to my 4TB G-Technology 4/4000 in order to expand my total storage to 8TB?

A: If your current drive has firewire it can be daisy chained. It will appear as a separate drive though.