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- #18 in Enclosures
The SABRENT EC DFFN SATA Lay Flat Docking Station supports the direct insertion of Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives. It is a caseless solution that makes swapping hard drives easier than ever before. Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightning speed of USB 3.0 to quickly transfer files up to 5 Gbps!
Keep your drives running cool, with Built in cooling fan
The docking station features a built in cooling fan that provides increased reliability and lifespan to HDDs by keeping the drives cooler.
Features:
- Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives.
- Supports hard drives up to 22TB.
- On/Off power switch.
- LED light indicates Power and Activity status.
- Hot swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.
- Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.
- Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
- Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0 
System requirements:
- Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transfer
- Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 (Both 32 bit & 64 bit versions)
- MAC: OS X 
Package Contents:
- SABRENT EC DFFN Lay Flat Docking
- Power Supply
- USB 3.0 cable
- User Manual
Hit50UX26B
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
I’ve always liked these Sabrent housings. Not the flashiest but good value for your money. I have yet to have one fail and I just bought a 4th Sabrent product.
Barbara A. Johnson
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
as you can see , I gave it 4 stars. There is one issue that prevented me from giving me 5 stars. This is not an issue caused by the amazon seller but by the manufacturer. What the manufacturer failed to consider ( or deliberately overlooked as to get people to buy more is unknown} as they really are experts in that business and KNEW there would be issues) , was the need to have an usb-c female to usb-a/b male adapter in order to use on slightly older computers and or laptopThe aforementioned adapters are ridiculously inexpensive . I made an additional Amazon purchase of mentioned adapters and they were delivered by Amazon the next day , Syntech (2) boxes of 3 adapters for a total of 6 adapters for $6.99. As you can see there is really no excuse for the manufacturer not to throw one in the box. As a matter of fact , they could pay less than 1 dollar per adapter and raise the price of their product price by 2 dollars and everybody winsOnce I got the adapters I immediatly used the system to read the ( both contents both IDE and SATA hard drives and SSD drives. And several of the drives werE unused for over 22 years! Worked like a charm. I recommend this product
Felix Buzzard
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
After my 6 year old computer faltered, I needed a way to access my internal drives to save the data.My PC would not start up, and all I got was a black screen.I created a bootable disk with the operating system on an external SSD and managed to start the device, but it would not recognize my 2 SATA internal drives.Since one was an SSD and the other a traditional hard drive, I wanted an external enclosure that would accept both.The Sabrent was the perfect choice. Once my drives unmounted and connected to the Sabrent, I was able to view the data on each of them, and save it to another computer.The Sabrent comes with a power supply and a USB 3 cable (compatible with USB 2). Once you have unmounted your drive from the computer, simply slip it into the Sabrent, and it works like an external drive. No tools needed.You can turn the Sabrent on or off, but it will go in sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity.It has a fan to keep things from overheating. At no time did I feel the drive was getting too hot.Simple but great little tool!
NM
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2024
Why, when this product is offered on Amazon UK, is the fact that it comes with a plug which is unusable in the UK without an adapter hidden from view in the product description? Grrrrr...
Solo
Reviewed in France on June 6, 2024
Fonctionne bien, juste ce qu'il me fallait
Pedro Silva
Reviewed in Mexico on March 27, 2024
Muy buen producto de buena calidad, el único detalle que pudiera dar mi observación es que cuando pone el disco de 2.5 pulg., no es tan facil quitar, cuesta trabajo extraerlo.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
From opening the box to accessing the HDD, five minutes max. Even includes a fan to keep the drive cooled. So simple to use, and now I have a use for the old hard drive as a backup. Would also be a great way to transfer data from an old PC to a new one quickly and easily. Great product, with all the cables you need from power to USB3.
rvalens2
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
What's Good About the Sabrent EC-DFFN External Docking Station1. The case is lightweight and well made.2. It works well. I was able to transfer about 500gb of data per hour.3. It's quiet and attractive.4. It utilizes USB 3.0 which is about 10 times faster than 2.0.5. The included cables are just the right length.What's Can Be Improved1. The price. I paid $32 for mine.2. The screens meant to protect your fingers impede the fan's air flow.3. The rubber feet need to be taller to improve the fan's air flow. The current design creates a lot of back pressure that prevents the fan from operating at its full capacity.The Sabrent EC-DFFN external USB 3.0 docking station is well made. However, it can be improved. Read on if you would like to learn how to modify the case and improve its air flow. That's important if you are going to be running your external hard drives for long periods of time like I do.*********************************************ONE WORD OF CAUTION:Take your time, you don't want to damage your docking station's case.Tools You'll NeedA small Phillips head screwdriver, an Exacto knife and a thin knife or a razor blade. All three will work. This modification takes about 15 minutes to complete.Parts You'll Need1. Four — 6 x 3/4" Flat Head Screws (Phillips Head) Note: 6 is the diameter of the screw.(These are used to mount the rubber feet.)2. Four — 6 x 1/2" Pan Head Screws (Phillips Head).(These are used to mount the grill to the fan.)3. Two — 80mm Computer Fan Grills (sometimes listed as 8cm grills).4. Four new rubber feet approximately 1/2" by 1/2" inch is ideal. However, the ones pictured in the photos are 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide (tapered, cone-style feet). I already had those, so that's why I used them.How to Improve the Air Flow on the Sabrent Docking Station(Be sure and refer to the pictures for additional help.)1. First, make sure it's unplugged before you do this modification.2. Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the case. They are glued in place.3. Remove the screws that you find underneath the rubber feet.4. Remove the screws holding the fan in place and remove the outer screen.5. Use an Exacto knife or a thin knife blade to pry open the bottom of the case.6. With the bottom off, wiggle the fan loose from its four anchor posts.7. Remove the inner fan screen.8. Slide the fan back onto the posts and press into place.10. Reattach the bottom of the case.11. Mount the grill onto the fan by screwing it in place with the Pan Head screws.(Indented side of the grill needs to face outward from the case.)12. Attach the four rubber feet to the corners of case with the Flat Head screws.(You have now completed the modification.)In my opinion, the docking station doesn't need a grill to protect the inward facing side of the fan because the lid and the drive you insert already do that — just be sure and turn off the power before opening the lid. The fan stops spinning in about three seconds, and only runs when there is a standard hard drive installed. It does not run if you insert an SSD drive because they don't get very hot and don't need the extra cooling. The docking station automatically senses if the drive you have inserted is an SSD or standard (spinning disc) hard drive.Note: If you decide you want to install an inner fan grill you can. Just remember it will make the grill on the bottom bulge out another quarter of an inch. If you do install an inner fan grill, be sure and insert it with the indented portion of the grill pointing towards the inside of the case.Things You Need To Know Before You Connect And Use The Sabrent Docking Station1. Insert your hard drive and connect all the cables to the case and your PC before you power it on.2. Turn off the power to the case before you disconnect the hard drive or cables.Note: Once you have powered down the docking station, you do not need to turn your computer off to disconnect it. Think of the docking station as a flash drive you have to power on to use and power off to disconnect.Some Useful Hints You Need To Read Before You Begin This Modification1. Don' t be in a hurry.2. Be careful when you pry open the bottom of the case. If you slip with the knife, you'll scratch it.3. It will be easier to remove the bottom of the case if you use a small, stiff wire that you have formed into a "J-style" hook and slide it into one of the holes left by the removal of screws. Pull up on it as you pry open the base. (A paper clip works great.)IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ:Before you put everything back together, take the appropriate screws (Flat Head or Pan) and semi-install them into the holes in the posts that hold the fan and the rubber feet in place. SCREW THEM IN ONLY HALF WAY to avoid stripping out the plastic threads and then remove them. Doing that, presets the screw hole and makes it easier for you to reinsert them when you do the final installation of the rubber feet and fan grill. However, be careful not to over-tighten them. To work properly, they only need to be tightened to the point that they are snug.One final note, when not in use, turn off your Sabrent Docking Station. It will help extend the life of your hard drives.It's just a guess, but I believe this modification almost triples the air flow — keeping your hard drive nice and cool. That's important if you have tons of data to transfer, as hard drives can get very hot if not properly cooled.By the way, the largest drive I have used in these docking stations is a 10 terabyte drive. So far, they have worked flawlessly.
Radakovic Slobodan
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 29, 2021
arrived very quickly and for that money is great.The seller is correct and very fast for delivery ...
Danniel_Mk4
Reviewed in Mexico on March 6, 2021
Cumple lo que describe, fácil de usar.Solo conectas y queda listo.
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