Enable external, hot-swap access to 2.5in SATA drives from a portable mini USB2.0 drive dock. The SATDOCK25U Hard Drive Docking Station provides full, instant access to any 2.5in SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drive or solid state drive
- without having to mount the hard drive in a computer or install it in an enclosure! This highly compact HDD dock offers the portability needed to add simple external storage to virtually any USB (Universal Serial Bus)-capable computer, making it a definite asset to have on hand to connect external (bare) hard drives even in mobile computing applications. Plus, its small form factor design requires minimal space on a desktop or work bench. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be used to greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities. Simply insert a 2.5in SATA hard drive or SSD into the dock, then connect the hard drive dock to a host computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. To uninstall or swap the hard drive, simply disconnect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable & remove the drive from the dock! In addition to providing a fast convenient way to access or recover data from a mobile 2.5in drive this dock is completely USB (Universal Serial Bus) powered, so no power adapter is required. The HDD Dock supports plug & play hard drive installation on most operating systems, & offers data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps
- a convenient alternative to external hard drive enclosures that saves the time needed to prepare the drive for conventional installation.

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Connect both an IDE & SATA hard drive to a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. The UNIDOCK2U HDD Docking Station delivers full, instant access to any 2.5" and/or 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive without having to mount the drive in a computer, or install it in an external enclosure. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5" & 1TB 2.5" drives) can be used to greatly enhance your computers storage/backup capabilities. Connected to the host computer through a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connection, both an IDE hard drive & a SATA hard drive (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) can be connected to the HDD dock simultaneously
- a convenient solution for migrating data from an IDE drive to a SATA drive or vice versa, or simply harnessing fast & simple access to the contents on both hard drives. The hard drive docking station provides the ideal solution for any laptop or desktop application, with support for plug & play hard drive installation on most operating systems to ensure easy hard drive swapping & convenient access to valuable data.
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Connect both an IDE & SATA hard drive to a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. The UNIDOCK2U HDD Docking Station delivers full, instant access to any 2.5" and/or 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive without having to mount the drive in a computer, or install it in an external enclosure. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5" & 1TB 2.5" drives) can be used to greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities. Connected to the host computer through a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connection, both an IDE hard drive & a SATA hard drive (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) can be connected to the HDD dock simultaneously
- a convenient solution for migrating data from an IDE drive to a SATA drive or vice versa, or simply harnessing fast & simple access to the contents on both hard drives. The hard drive docking station provides the ideal solution for any laptop or desktop application, with support for plug & play hard drive installation on most operating systems to ensure easy hard drive swapping & convenient access to valuable data.
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The ICUSB232SM3 3ft USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Serial Adapter Cable lets you connect DB9 RS232 serial devices to your Mac or PC laptop or desktop computer through an available USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, as though the computer offered an onboard DB9M connector. Unlike typical USB (Universal Serial Bus) to serial converter cables where the conversion takes place at the DB9 end of the cable, the Star Tech.com ICUSB232SM3 features a converter chip on the USB (Universal Serial Bus) end. Converting at the USB (Universal Serial Bus) source overcomes the 15ft. technical limit of USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables, allowing for a much greater serial DB-9 extension cable (50ft.+ is possible depending on the application), should it be necessary for a given setup. Simple to install & use, this USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Serial adapter provides a cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern computers & legacy serial peripherals. ...

The 1P3FPC-USB (Universal Serial Bus)-SERIAL 1 Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Serial Adapter lets you add an RS-232 DB9 serial COM port to your laptop or desktop computer, allowing it to control & communicate with a serial peripheral device. ...

Add a Null Modem RS232 serial port to your laptop or desktop computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus). The ICUSB232FTN FTDI USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Null Modem Serial Adapter Cable (1 port) converts an available USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 or 2.0 port into an RS232 Null Modem serial DB9 port, solving DCE/DTE conflicts directly, without requiring additional cross-wired serial cables or adapters. This compact adapter features COM retention, allowing the same COM port value to automatically be re-assigned to the port if the cable is disconnected & re-connected to the host computer, or if the system is rebooted. The integrated FTDI chipset supports additional customization, advanced features, & compatibility not necessarily offered by other solutions. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Null Modem adapter is compatible with a broad list of operating systems including Windows, Windows CE, Mac OS & Linux, making it easier to integrate into mixed environments. ...

Add one RS232 Serial, & one IEEE 1284 Parallel port to your computer through a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection. The ICUSB2321284 1S1P USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Serial/ Parallel Adapter Cable enables you to connect DB9 RS232 serial devices & IEEE 1284 parallel devices to your PC or Linux laptop or desktop computer, through a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, as though the computer offered onboard connectors. An innovative solution, the adapter cable features both a parallel & serial port that can be used simultaneously, delivering serial & parallel data rates of up to 921.6 Kbps & 1 Mbps (respectively) to ensure optimum performance from your connected devices. Simple to install & use, the serial/parallel USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter is a cost-effective solution that bridges the connectivity gap between modern computers & legacy serial peripherals. ...

The USB2SLSATINT USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 to Slim SATA adapter lets you connect a Slimline SATA optical drive directly to a motherboards USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 header. The adapter features a Slimline SATA connector on one side & a 5-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 header connector on the other. The converter/adapter is powered via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection, but

Includes:: a floppy drive (SP4) connector for additional power if required. The adapter features a PCB-mounted design that can be securely fastened to the optical drive, eliminating loose connections & saving space within the computer chassis.

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The USB2SLSATINT USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 to Slim SATA adapter lets you connect a Slimline SATA optical drive directly to a motherboard's USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 header. The adapter features a Slimline SATA connector on one side & a 5-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 header connector on the other. The converter/adapter is powered via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection, but

Includes:: a floppy drive (SP4) connector for additional power if required. The adapter features a PCB-mounted design that can be securely fastened to the optical drive, eliminating loose connections & saving space within the computer chassis.

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Turn any Slim SATA CD/DVD Optical Drive into a portable external USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Plug & Play CD/DVD ROM/ Writer. The SLMSOPTB USB (Universal Serial Bus) External Slimline CD/DVD drive enclosure features a Slim SATA interface to connect to a Slimline SATA Notebook CD/DVD R/W drive & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 mini B connection to a PC, Notebook, or Netbook. Designed for durability & portability, this compact external optical drive enclosure features a solid aluminum casing. ...