Plugable Storage System 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Docking Station with Built-in 3-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub (ASMedia ASM1053E SATA III to USB Chipset, UASP and 6TB+ Drive Support, VIA VL812 B2 Hub Chipset with Latest v9091 Firmware. Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux support. Full USB 2.0 backwards compatibility.) The Plugable Storage System is a unique integrated component set that allows 2.5" drives to be conveniently enclosed and used interchangeably between all three of the Plugable Storage System docking station variants. Drives are housed in protective cases for safe storage and easy transport. Variations of the "PSS" include the PSS-SDH1 (*you are currently viewing this product*), a single drive SATA dock and 3-port USB 3.0 hub combination. The PSS-DD1 is a dual drive SATA dock with standalone drive clone duplication. The PSS-SDC1 is a single SATA dock and dedicated 3-port USB charger. Extra drive cases are also sold separately (PSS-CASE2) to allow an unlimited number of drives to be shared and safely transported between locations. Supports all 2.5 inch (up to 9mm thick, 12mm without PSS case) SATA I, II, and III hard drives, solid state drives, and hybrid drives up to any capacity (6TB+). At the same time expand USB connectivity by connecting up to three USB 3.0, 2.0, or 1.1 devices to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 capable computer. Fully plug and play, devices can be hot-swapped, supports USB over-current protection. Docking station connects via USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps (640MBps), up to 10x as fast as USB 2.0. Take advantage of fast Serial ATA III drives and USB 3.0 bandwidth for fast storage backups. Comes with protective, hot-swappable, case for hard drives and includes optional rubber cover to protect SATA pins, while in transit. UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster drive data transfer performance. (UASP functionality requires UASP capable host controller and operating system.) Includes robust 30W 12V 2.5A AC power adapter. Dock will work connected to any USB port. AC adapter required for operation. (US AC Wall Outlet Plug, 100-240V 50/60Hz) Supports access of 2.5 SATA hard drives/SSDs on virtually any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 computer Connects via USB 3.0 for best performance and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Integrated 3-port USB 3.0 hub Includes protective hard drive case 12V/2.5A AC power adapter (required for operation), power switch, and power/activity LED Compatible with the entire Plugable Storage System line UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster drive data transfer performance. (UASP functionality requires UASP capable host controller and OS) Supports all 2.5&#034; inch (up to 9mm thick, 12mm without PSS case) SATA hard drives, solid state drives, and hybrid drives up to any capacity (6TB+)