Would this docking station support SSD, or only HDD (platters and read heads)? Thanks.
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Yes, this product will support SSD Drives that conform to using the SATA Interface. As stated directly from Thermaltake's web site "Supports all 2.5" & 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard drives in ALL Capacities"
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I'm not sure because after purchasing the dock I sent it to our IT specialist and he told me that the drive itself was damaged and the new dock wouldn't have worked anyway. Thanks, and good luck - Gary D.
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It works with flash drives / USB sticks. HD use a lot of power to spin the drive. U may need additional pwr to get your HD to work. Other than that the device works as advertised. An SSD should have no problem and in fact a well made USB HD too.
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Your HDD needs to have LESS app storage space. For instance if your HDD has 120GB's of Data installed, you will be fine with this 240GB drive. You need to CLONE the HD to the SSD. Using a USB to Sata Cable. I have found that using my Thermaltake Black Sata Docking station does not work with this drive being able to read it much less use it for cloning. You can get some easy free Clone software from online. Clone your HDD to the SSD, then install the SSD on the cable your HDD is on. Switch your HDD to another Sata port if you plan to use the HDD as a DATA drive such as for your PC games.
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I'm very sure it will work with SSDs but you probably won't get the performance you expect. It would be more economical to get much cheaper HDDs.
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I am pretty sure that this docking station is for the newer SATA hard drives only.
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There is no problem using SSDs, although I could never get both ports to work. I had three different cards (one RMAed) on two servers and the second port would never work for me.
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Good idea checking it locally. Looks like the smaller drives get the added perks (larger selection of colors and, now, cooler pattern of lights). I liked the price too (and the free docking station) so I guess I will keep mine. Thanks all.
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You will need SATA Serial ATA HD Hard Drive data cable connect from SSD to mother board which not include .ATA SATA Serial Data Hard Drive HD Cable (Red) This is the link from Amazone. You can searchgoogle for cheaper on.Hope this will help.
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There seem to be different versions of the same basic model. Mine came with a 250 gb spinning platter drive. I put a 128 gb ssd in for about 80 bucks. The kit by monster made that super simple and you can reuse the software and cable for other computers. RAM seems to vary as well. I have three of these 1 from work and 2 bought used.
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The default is 3.5" drives. I have used an IcyDock to support 2.5" SSD drives as well.
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It should, and btw, the dock is awesome. If u get a good power source, as in plug it up to the wall it will support an external hdd with ease
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SSD would fit on the thunderbolt connector. Not sure about opening the drive though
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I had some 2.5 to 3.5 SSD adapters that are for desktop installs. You can probably get one on the auction site cheap. I had 2 notebook drives in mine, fit well.
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I was unable to locate any specifications for the system you identified.Make sure motherboard has Sata 3Gps or 6Gps (faster)If you are adding the SSD make sure you have an extra SATA port, cable and a place to mount SSD.** If the drive is configured properly on a 6Gps port, there will be a very notable performance boost over any HDD, this SSD will outperform any 10,000 rpm drive.
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You can use usb drives with it just have to get a OTG cable which is fairly cheap! You DON"T need a docking staion!!
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No. SATA only. However do a search on Amazon for IDE Docking Station and you'll find one.