Newer Technology Voyager Q

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Newer Technology Voyager Q

New | Complete | Open Box


Mfr P/N: VU3ESFW8 OWC SKU: NWTVU3ESFW8OB

Use and swap 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives with this multi-interface drive dock.

  • Supports all 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 6.0TB
  • Multi-Interface for maximum data transfer rates and system compatibility
  • Push button drive eject for safe removal
  • Hot-Swap functionality for fast access of multiple SATA drives
  • Weighted base and non skid rubber feet for stable operation
  • 2-Color Status LED: Left side Blue = Power, Right side Flashing Red = Disk Activity
  • Compact design
  • Quiet fanless operation
  • Plug and Play with Macs and PCs
  • 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
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The World's Favorite Drive Dock Gets Even Better!

Pros and enthusiasts alike put Voyager to good use day in and day out. Our latest update to Voyager Q includes a new internal chipset to provide even greater long-term reliability, and support for up to 500MB/s of pure performance.
We upgraded a lot in the Voyager Q except one thing, the price – that stayed the same. Now adding a Voyager Q to any drive access workflow is an even easier decision.

Swap Drives at Will

Accessing multiple drives couldn't be simpler as Voyager's unique design makes hot-swapping drives a breeze. Just insert any standard 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive up to 6.0TB into the Voyager, and connect it to your Mac or PC via USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, or Firewire 800. There's nothing else to install or configure!
When you're finished using a drive, a simple press of the eject button lifts the drive off the SATA connector, allowing the drive to be easily removed.

Perfect for Data, Photo, and Video Workflows

Managing libraries of drive data just gets easier when a Voyager is integrated into your workflow. Save yourself the time of installing a drive into a computer, or the cost maintaining multiple external enclosures, power supplies, and interface cables. And unlike internal SATA connectors inside a computer or external enclosure, the Voyager's SATA drive connector is made to be reused over-and-over to ensure long-term reliability.

Universal Capability

With all supported interface cables included, an auto-switching power supply for worldwide compatibility, and flexible operating system compatibility, the NewerTech Voyager can traverse your data universe with ease.
  1. NOTE: Voyager only accepts SATA interface drives If you have IDE/ATA interface drives (show IDE), we recommend the NewerTech USB Universal Drive Adapters.
  2. VOYAGER trademark used under a license from the owner of U.S. Registration No. 3,089,301. All rights reserved.

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  • 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty

    UASP Support

    • Yes

    Drive Bays

    • 1 bay

    Hot Swap Support

    • Yes

    Storage Interface

    • SATA 6.0Gb/s

    Device Ports

    • (1) USB 3.0 Port
    • (1) eSATA 3 Gb/s Port
    • (2) FireWire 800 Ports
    • (1) FireWire 400 Port

    Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

    • eSATA Rev 2.x : Up to 3Gb/s (or 375MB/s)
    • eSATA Rev 1.x : Up to 1.5Gb/s (or 187.5MB/s)
    • FireWire 800 : Up to 800Mb/s (or 100MB/s)
    • FireWire 400 : Up to 400Mb/s (or 50MB/s)
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5Gb/s (or 625MB/s)
    • USB 2.0 : Up to 480Mb/s (or 60MB/s)
    • USB 1.1 : Up to 12Mb/s (or 1.5MB/s)

    Chipset / Controller

    • J Micron 562 + J Micron 355

    Host Interface Requirements

    • Available eSATA, USB 3.0/2.0, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400 port

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • Mac OS 8.6
    • Mac OS 9.0
    • Mac OS 9.1
    • Mac OS 9.2
    • Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
    • Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
    • Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
    • Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
    • Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
    • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
    • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
    • OS X 10.9 Mavericks
    • OS X 10.10 Yosemite
    • OS X 10.11 El Capitan
    • macOS 10.12 Sierra

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Windows 98
    • Windows 98 SE
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows ME
    • Windows XP
    • Windows XP 64-bit Edition
    • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 7 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 7 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 10 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
    • Windows Server 2019
    • Windows Server 2022
    • Windows 11

    Other OS Compatibility

    • Linux

    External Power Adapter

    • Yes

    Power Supply

    AC Input

    • 100-240V, 50-60Hz

    DC Output

    • +12V, 3A

    Power Button

    • Yes

    Housing Color

    • Black

    Housing Material

    • ABS Plastic

    Dimensions

    • Height: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
    • Length: 9.4 cm (3.7 in)
    • Width: 13.4 cm (5.3 in)

    Weight

    • 610.0 g (1.34 lbs)

    LED Indicators

    • Power
    • Activity

    Certifications

    • RoHS
    • CE

    Country of Origin

    • China

    TAA Compliance

    • No
    4.75 out of 5

    70 out of 77 (90%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    I have them at home and at work

    My original Voyager failed after a few uses. The new Voyager Q holds up much better. I've been using one at work for a long time now as a down and dirty rotating vault backups on WD 4TB Caviar Blacks. I also have one at home for a range of drives. By popping a USB3 card into my Mac tower, the speed of the Voyager Q comes in very handy.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Furutan, 
    • Reviewer:Furutan
    • From:Dallas, Texas
    • Age:55-65
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:over 6 months

    Good Drive Dock Choice

    When my Voyager S3 dock began producing drive errors after years of use, I paid attention to OWC's brag about a better control board on this Voyager Q, but mainly chose it so I could use its Firewire 800 connectors, which I've found to be more reliable than USB connectors in general. It's plenty fast for my purposes, and my old iMac is stuck with USB 2 anyway. If I need the speed on my much newer laptop, I have the option to switch to USB 3 if I like. I prefer having the on/off switch right on top in front, instead of buried in the back, so that's another improvement. Only time will tell about longevity, but for now, I'm happy I upgraded to the Q.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
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    DougB, 
    • Reviewer:DougB
    • From:AZ
    • Age:Over 65
    • Experience:Home User
    • Owned Product:1-3 months

    Portable Hard Drive Dock

    Over the years I have accumulated a number of 2.5" and 3.5" drives that are now too small as internal drives, but they still work and are useful as backup or utility drives. This unit allows me to swap them in and out easily and to daisy chain to another Firewire device. I've been using it for about 5 months now and find it to be quite reliable and portable.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Emerald, 
    • Reviewer:Emerald

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