FANTEC DS-X1U3-Glanz USB 3.2 Gen 1 Docking Station for 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD, High-Gloss Black

IT technicians, data hoarders, and anyone who regularly swaps drives for backups or cloning will appreciate the FANTEC DS-X1U3-Glanz docking station. This compact dock sits neatly on a desk or workbench and connects via a single USB cable—no tools, no extra power brick. Just slide in a 2.5" HDD or SSD up to 9.5 mm thick, and you're ready to transfer files at SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbit/s.

Key specifications

• Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0), Type-A connector
• Drive interface: SATA I/II/III (up to 6 Gbit/s)
• Supported drive form factor: 2.5 inch
• Supported drive types: HDD and SSD
• Maximum drive height: 9.5 mm
• Data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed USB)
• UASP support for enhanced performance
• Hot-swap capable: swap drives without rebooting
• Plug & Play: no drivers needed on Windows, macOS, Linux
• Bus-powered via USB: no external power adapter required
• Material: ABS plastic with high-gloss black finish
• LED indicators for power and drive activity
• Included cable: USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B, 0.6 m length

Why choose it

The DS-X1U3-Glanz eliminates the hassle of external enclosures. Because it's bus-powered, you can take it anywhere and use it with a laptop without carrying an extra adapter. UASP support means you get the full speed your drive can deliver, and hot-swap capability lets you cycle through multiple drives quickly—perfect for testing, imaging, or rotating backups.

Ideal use cases

• Quick data recovery from old laptop drives
• Cloning drives for system upgrades
• Rotating backup drives for off-site storage
• Testing multiple drives in a repair shop
• Accessing data from drives without installing them in a PC

Good to know

The docking station is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux without any driver installation. The included USB cable is 0.6 meters long, providing flexibility in placement. The high-gloss black finish complements any workspace, and the compact design makes it easy to store when not in use.