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 (10Gb/s) interface.
An Essential Workflow Solution
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.
Designed to Accommodate Your Life
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 3.2 (10Gb/s) interface with data rates up to 981MB/s for versatile compatibility and an auto-switching internal power supply compatible with standard dual-prong power cables.
Customized Flexibility
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 a USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable, the OWC Drive Dock streamlines high-demand workflow.
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
Like all OWC products, Drive Dock is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because our goal is always 100% reliability, it's rigorously quality tested, and backed by our industry-leading warranty and award-winning Customer Support.
(1) Host Port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
Up to 698 MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
Up to 981 MB/s
Chipset / Controller
USB: Via Labs VL820
SATA: ASMedia ASM1351
Host Interface Requirements
USB (USB-C or USB-A) port
Mac OS Compatibility
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
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
macOS 14.x Sonoma
macOS 15.x Sequoia
PC OS Compatibility
Windows 7 32-bit Edition
Windows 7 64-bit Edition
Windows Home Server 2011
Windows 8 32-bit Edition
Windows 8 64-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2012
Windows 10 32-bit Edition
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11
Other OS Compatibility
iPadOS 13 or Later, ChromeOS (latest version recommended), & Android OS (latest version recommended)
External Power Adapter
No
Power Supply
Internal power supply
AC Input
100-240V, 50-60Hz
DC Output
+12V, 4A
Power Button
Yes
Housing Color
Silver / Black
Housing Material
Aluminum
Plastic
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Length: 15.0 cm (5.9 in)
Width: 16.0 cm (6.3 in)
Weight
1000.0 g (2.20 lbs)
LED Indicators
Power
Activity
Certifications
FCC
CE
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Country of Origin
Taiwan
TAA Compliance
Yes
Device may encounter wake from sleep issues on Mac operating systems when using any of the following drives sold by OWC: TOSDT01ACA100, TOSDT01ACA200, TOSDT01ACA300.
Benchmark testing performed by OWC in August 2018 using a 2017 iMac (iMac18,1) running macOS 10.13.6. Tests conducted with two 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs in a RAID 0. Tested using QuickBench™ 5.0 Extended Test (20–100 MB) over 10 cycles, cache disabled. Results represent the extended test average. Speeds will vary based on drives used, setup, and other factors.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) are the same USB standard identification. Please view our Knowledgebase article USB Cable Standard and Speed Chart for more details.”
A great device. But check functionality in both bays.
The Dock works well. I've been using it with a hard drive and a SSD for a couple of weeks. Then I found that when I tried to use a second HD, it would not show up on the computer. No power light, etc. It seems that one of the bays will only mount the SSD, while the other one will mount both the HD and the SSD. I don't know if it was always like this because I've always mounted the HD in the rear-most bay (bay 1) and the SSD iin the foremost bay (bay 2). Anyway I'll be having it replaced. Tech service and customer service (sales) were very helpful. Otherwise this is a really handy device and I recommend it. I'm using a 2017 Retina 5K iMac. Transfer speed are more than ample for me via the Thunderbolt interface that I have.
Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the Dock and that it's working well with your hard drive and SSD. Your feedback about the bay functionality is incredibly helpful, and we appreciate you pointing that out! We're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with one of the bays, but we're glad to know our tech and customer service are there to support you through the replacement process. Your experience is important to us, and we want to ensure you're completely satisfied. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and happy computing! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
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Pex Dock perfection
I ordered a hard drive dock for my new Mac mini to transfer files from my old system. Worked like a charm, arrived quickly, and saved my bacon. Thank you!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.
alscortino,
Feb, 12 2025
Reviewer:alscortino
Response from OWC, Support
Wow! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the Pex Dock worked perfectly for your Mac mini and that it helped with your file transfer! It's so rewarding to know we could save the day for you. Thank you for choosing us and for your fantastic review! We're here whenever you need us!
Great product!
I always have 2 extra drives at my fingertips to review old files and save new ones.
Great purchase.
Thanks
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.
Jimmoorevideo,
Jan, 24 2025
Reviewer:Jimmoorevideo
Response from OWC, Support
Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our product is keeping your important files just a click away. It's awesome that you found the perfect solution to manage your drives efficiently. We appreciate your support and are so glad you’re enjoying your purchase! Keep saving and reviewing those files with ease!