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product_id: 170780734
title: "SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station for 3.5” HDD/SSD, 10Gbps USB-C DAS, Tray-Less Hot-Swap, Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Individual Power Switches, No RAID (DS-SC4B)"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "€ 558.92"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Sabrent"
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# 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed 4 bays, individual power switches Aluminum build + active cooling fan SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station for 3.5” HDD/SSD, 10Gbps USB-C DAS, Tray-Less Hot-Swap, Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Individual Power Switches, No RAID (DS-SC4B)

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** € 558.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed, control, and cool reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station for 3.5” HDD/SSD, 10Gbps USB-C DAS, Tray-Less Hot-Swap, Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Individual Power Switches, No RAID (DS-SC4B) by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** € 558.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/170780734-sabrent-4-bay-usb-3-2-gen-2-sata-docking)

## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Power Control:** Independently power each drive with dedicated switches and LED indicators for ultimate workflow flexibility.
- • **Rugged Aluminum Enclosure:** Durable, heat-dissipating metal chassis paired with an active cooling fan keeps drives cool under pressure.
- • **Tray-Less Hot-Swap Design:** Swap drives effortlessly without screws or trays—lockable bays ensure data safety on the fly.
- • **Blazing 10Gbps USB-C Speed:** Experience ultra-fast data transfers perfect for large media files, backups, and seamless multitasking.
- • **Massive 88TB Storage Potential:** Connect up to four 3.5” HDDs/SSDs simultaneously, scaling your external storage like a pro.

## Overview

The SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station offers professional-grade external storage with four independent 3.5” drive bays, each featuring individual power switches and LED indicators. It delivers blazing 10Gbps USB-C transfer speeds, tray-less hot-swap convenience, and a durable aluminum enclosure with active cooling, supporting up to 88TB total capacity. Ideal for managers and creatives needing flexible, high-capacity, and reliable storage without RAID complexity.

## Description

desertcart.com: SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station for 3.5” HDD/SSD, 10Gbps USB-C DAS, Tray-Less Hot-Swap, Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Individual Power Switches, No RAID (DS-SC4B) : Electronics

Review: Perfect External Solution to once Internal 3.5" High-Capacity Performance Hard-Drives - [Overall:] If you are looking to get mechanical drives out of your system but want still use them due to their high-capacity and/or performance (in the case of my WD Black drives), this was the best quality solution. As I stated in my original review in 2020, if anything changes with my experience with this, I'll be sure to update (as long as I'm still alive for it). My experience didn't change 5 years later, my love for the drive just increased. I honestly do not expect any issues going into Year 6 (2026). [Initial/Updated Thoughts after 5 full years:] I bought the Sabrent USB 3.2 5-Bay in Jan 2020 and all bays have been in DAILY use for a full 5 years (Dec 2025). Surprised the enclousure or the drives haven't failed (especially the drives, they are well past their intended lifespan--still...don't forget to backup your drives). I dislike that all the reviews for each bay type is consolidated into one listing, but that's an desertcart problem. When I bought this in 2020, the packaging for the 5-bay stated USB 3.1 GEN 2 but the listing was for USB 3.2, which was confusing because of the USB naming schema provided by the "USB Implementers Forum". At the time, USB 3.1 GEN 2 was renamed to USB 3.2, and provided 10Gbps (which USB 3.2 [GEN 2] is and such was the case under the former name [USB 3.1 GEN 2]). Most SATA III cables are 6 Gbps, so this item was perfect for what I intended to do. Not sure what the packaging says 5 full years later, but I didn't have any major issues to warrant buying a new one (although I did think about the 10-bay several times). [Usage:] In 2020, I upgraded my PC with. I did not want to cable manage SATA cables in a smaller case and didn't want to move/copy everything to the smaller capacity NVME or SSD drives offered at the time. On the PC before it, I had many media files, documents, and games on multiple WD Black HDDs. I wanted a bay that can give me the same performance of having a SATA cable--and 5 years later, it still does so. While I don't play games off it anymore, technology as evolved, it does still store a backlog of games, media, documents, backups, etc. For 5 years, I was able to use the drives exactly how I wanted to and am getting the same performance as SATA III (especially without the internal wiring). I can seamlessly use the drives between PCs with the caveat of making sure the drive lettering is set up consistently with each machine (i.e. to avoid having to reinstall games, rewrite any hard-coding, file path shortcuts, etc.). [Quality:] This 5-bay has solid construction and is very well designed. Cool to the touch and manages power based on drive usage--but is always in the ready. The locks for each bay and the clear labeling was a very easy plug-and-play situation. While it does accumulate dust within the enclosure, a quick blow of an air compressor gets it back into looking "new". After 5 years, the only issue I had with the enclosure was that the board/circuit of the unit started making an indiscernible noise. It's not the fans or the drives, but something else. I honestly could not pinpoint it, but there hasn't been any performance issues at all. It just works. [Additional Thoughts:] 1. If you have more than 5 3.5" HDDs to use but don't want buy more bays? You can hot-swap. 2. The provided USB cables (USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to USB-C) did it's job, but were too short and thus I needed longer cables. Finding USB 3.2 cables for 10 Gbps for over 3ft wasn't the smoothest shopping experience because longer lengths have a bit uncertainty (due to how they are listed), but they are there and have worked to expectations. 3. Pretty much your own external drive solution...just have to have your own drives. :)
Review: 5-Disk Version - Built like a tank, works like a champ! - This is absolutely one of the best tech purchases I've made: I can't recommend it highly enough. I purchased this because I needed an easy-to-use external storage device capable of handling both 3.5" spinning platter HDDs and 2.5" SSD drives. The 2.5" drives need a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter, which can be had for $7 to $20-ish depending on the materials used. I'm a hobbyist photographer and I wanted an easy way to share digital images between macOS and Win10 computers. This completely fits the bill. Here's what I love about this device: - It is absolutely built like a tank - all metal, heavy, great construction - small footprint - it's roughly the size of a small toaster - no crazy or irritating drive brackets needed - you just pop open the drawer, slide the drive in, and close the door - viola! All set to use - individual power buttons! This is huge. I can load up the device with five separate drives, and select which ones I want to be active - under macOS or Windows 10, the drives are automatically detected when powered up, and it's easy to eject / unmount them when done and shut power off to the drive - the USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection provides full drive speed for HDD and SATA3 SSD drives - access is just as fast as connecting the drives directly to the SATA connectors on the motherboard - the unit also provides a USB-C connector on the back of the unit, so it's possible to attach a second device if needed All in all, I'd recommend this external enclosure without hesitation. Granted, It's a bit on the pricey side and the small, single drive external USB enclosures are much less expensive. Also, given the size and weight, it's definitely designed to be a desktop unit - you're not going to throw this in your laptop bag or take it on a flight with you. There are much better options if that's what your need is. Keep in mind that this the connection speed for USB 3.2 Gen 2 is a maximum of 10 Gbps, or 1250 MB/s, which is absolutely more than enough for SATA3 drives. This speed is ample for digital photography needs. I've used the lastest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, ON1 Photo Raw, and the DxO NiK Collection apps without hiccup. If you're a videographer, however, this likely will not give you the speed you'll need, particularly if you're shooting in large format (e.g., 4K or greater) and/or RAW formats. In this case, a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 type drive would be a far better choice. If you're on the macOS platform, your iMac or Macbook should support these connections if you're using anything reasonably current. If you're on the PC platorm under Windows 10 or 11 and a PC builder, then your choices are a bit more constrained - Asrock has licensed Thunderbolt from Intel and several of their motherboards support TB 3 or TB 4. Alternatively, some Gigabyte MB's have a TB 3 header, which can connect to their PCIe expansion card ($89 as of the time of this review). A quick search on the internet should give you an idea of what your options are. BTW, this drive enclosure does NOT support hardware RAID. If that's what you need, you'll have to look elsewhere. Under both macOS and Windows 10, there are software RAID-ish options available - I haven't had the need or desire to attempt these, but in theory, they are possible. Good luck and hope this helps!

## Features

- 4-Bay Direct-Attached Storage (No RAID): Connect up to four 3.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs at once through a single USB-C port. Each drive is recognized individually — this docking station does not provide built-in RAID, ensuring simple, flexible storage.
- Independent Bay Power Control: Each bay includes its own power switch and LED activity indicator, letting you safely power drives on or off without affecting others — ideal for backups, data recovery, and media workflows.
- Fast 10Gbps USB-C Performance: Equipped with USB 3.2 Gen 2, enjoy transfer speeds up to 10Gbps for smooth 4K/8K video editing, bulk file transfers, or high-capacity archiving. Fully backward compatible with older USB standards.
- Tray-Less Hot-Swap Convenience: Quickly insert or remove drives without trays, screws, or caddies. Each bay features a locking key to prevent accidental ejection during operation — perfect for users who frequently swap drives.
- Durable Aluminum Build with Active Cooling: The rugged aluminum housing enhances durability and heat dissipation, while a built-in fan actively cools drives. Designed for reliable, long-term operation with today’s largest SATA drives.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Y3WDHLD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11 in Hard Drive Docking Stations #60 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | Most USB Compatible Devices |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,190) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Megabytes Per Second |
| Date First Available | September 19, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840025227262 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Item model number | DS-SC4B |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 4 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 88 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.8 x 5.9 inches |
| UPC | 840025227262 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SABRENT
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type C
- **Hardware Platform:** Linux, Mac, Windows
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.1"L x 5.8"W x 5.9"H

## Images

![SABRENT 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SATA Docking Station for 3.5” HDD/SSD, 10Gbps USB-C DAS, Tray-Less Hot-Swap, Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Individual Power Switches, No RAID (DS-SC4B) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WeUMX5FVL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this support RAID?**
A: No, this dock is not a RAID enclosure.

**Q: What drive sizes are compatible?**
A: 3.5” SATA HDDs only. Not compatible with 2.5” or NVMe.

**Q: Is software needed?**
A: No drivers or software required. Plug and play.

**Q: Is this good for backups?**
A: Yes, ideal for large storage tasks, backups, and archiving.

**Q: What power cable is included?**
A: Comes with universal AC power adapter (100-240V input).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect External Solution to once Internal 3.5" High-Capacity Performance Hard-Drives
*by P***I on January 4, 2020*

[Overall:] If you are looking to get mechanical drives out of your system but want still use them due to their high-capacity and/or performance (in the case of my WD Black drives), this was the best quality solution. As I stated in my original review in 2020, if anything changes with my experience with this, I'll be sure to update (as long as I'm still alive for it). My experience didn't change 5 years later, my love for the drive just increased. I honestly do not expect any issues going into Year 6 (2026). [Initial/Updated Thoughts after 5 full years:] I bought the Sabrent USB 3.2 5-Bay in Jan 2020 and all bays have been in DAILY use for a full 5 years (Dec 2025). Surprised the enclousure or the drives haven't failed (especially the drives, they are well past their intended lifespan--still...don't forget to backup your drives). I dislike that all the reviews for each bay type is consolidated into one listing, but that's an Amazon problem. When I bought this in 2020, the packaging for the 5-bay stated USB 3.1 GEN 2 but the listing was for USB 3.2, which was confusing because of the USB naming schema provided by the "USB Implementers Forum". At the time, USB 3.1 GEN 2 was renamed to USB 3.2, and provided 10Gbps (which USB 3.2 [GEN 2] is and such was the case under the former name [USB 3.1 GEN 2]). Most SATA III cables are 6 Gbps, so this item was perfect for what I intended to do. Not sure what the packaging says 5 full years later, but I didn't have any major issues to warrant buying a new one (although I did think about the 10-bay several times). [Usage:] In 2020, I upgraded my PC with. I did not want to cable manage SATA cables in a smaller case and didn't want to move/copy everything to the smaller capacity NVME or SSD drives offered at the time. On the PC before it, I had many media files, documents, and games on multiple WD Black HDDs. I wanted a bay that can give me the same performance of having a SATA cable--and 5 years later, it still does so. While I don't play games off it anymore, technology as evolved, it does still store a backlog of games, media, documents, backups, etc. For 5 years, I was able to use the drives exactly how I wanted to and am getting the same performance as SATA III (especially without the internal wiring). I can seamlessly use the drives between PCs with the caveat of making sure the drive lettering is set up consistently with each machine (i.e. to avoid having to reinstall games, rewrite any hard-coding, file path shortcuts, etc.). [Quality:] This 5-bay has solid construction and is very well designed. Cool to the touch and manages power based on drive usage--but is always in the ready. The locks for each bay and the clear labeling was a very easy plug-and-play situation. While it does accumulate dust within the enclosure, a quick blow of an air compressor gets it back into looking "new". After 5 years, the only issue I had with the enclosure was that the board/circuit of the unit started making an indiscernible noise. It's not the fans or the drives, but something else. I honestly could not pinpoint it, but there hasn't been any performance issues at all. It just works. [Additional Thoughts:] 1. If you have more than 5 3.5" HDDs to use but don't want buy more bays? You can hot-swap. 2. The provided USB cables (USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to USB-C) did it's job, but were too short and thus I needed longer cables. Finding USB 3.2 cables for 10 Gbps for over 3ft wasn't the smoothest shopping experience because longer lengths have a bit uncertainty (due to how they are listed), but they are there and have worked to expectations. 3. Pretty much your own external drive solution...just have to have your own drives. :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Disk Version - Built like a tank, works like a champ!
*by J***K on September 10, 2022*

This is absolutely one of the best tech purchases I've made: I can't recommend it highly enough. I purchased this because I needed an easy-to-use external storage device capable of handling both 3.5" spinning platter HDDs and 2.5" SSD drives. The 2.5" drives need a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter, which can be had for $7 to $20-ish depending on the materials used. I'm a hobbyist photographer and I wanted an easy way to share digital images between macOS and Win10 computers. This completely fits the bill. Here's what I love about this device: - It is absolutely built like a tank - all metal, heavy, great construction - small footprint - it's roughly the size of a small toaster - no crazy or irritating drive brackets needed - you just pop open the drawer, slide the drive in, and close the door - viola! All set to use - individual power buttons! This is huge. I can load up the device with five separate drives, and select which ones I want to be active - under macOS or Windows 10, the drives are automatically detected when powered up, and it's easy to eject / unmount them when done and shut power off to the drive - the USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection provides full drive speed for HDD and SATA3 SSD drives - access is just as fast as connecting the drives directly to the SATA connectors on the motherboard - the unit also provides a USB-C connector on the back of the unit, so it's possible to attach a second device if needed All in all, I'd recommend this external enclosure without hesitation. Granted, It's a bit on the pricey side and the small, single drive external USB enclosures are much less expensive. Also, given the size and weight, it's definitely designed to be a desktop unit - you're not going to throw this in your laptop bag or take it on a flight with you. There are much better options if that's what your need is. Keep in mind that this the connection speed for USB 3.2 Gen 2 is a maximum of 10 Gbps, or 1250 MB/s, which is absolutely more than enough for SATA3 drives. This speed is ample for digital photography needs. I've used the lastest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, ON1 Photo Raw, and the DxO NiK Collection apps without hiccup. If you're a videographer, however, this likely will not give you the speed you'll need, particularly if you're shooting in large format (e.g., 4K or greater) and/or RAW formats. In this case, a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 type drive would be a far better choice. If you're on the macOS platform, your iMac or Macbook should support these connections if you're using anything reasonably current. If you're on the PC platorm under Windows 10 or 11 and a PC builder, then your choices are a bit more constrained - Asrock has licensed Thunderbolt from Intel and several of their motherboards support TB 3 or TB 4. Alternatively, some Gigabyte MB's have a TB 3 header, which can connect to their PCIe expansion card ($89 as of the time of this review). A quick search on the internet should give you an idea of what your options are. BTW, this drive enclosure does NOT support hardware RAID. If that's what you need, you'll have to look elsewhere. Under both macOS and Windows 10, there are software RAID-ish options available - I haven't had the need or desire to attempt these, but in theory, they are possible. Good luck and hope this helps!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Higher price, but absolutely worth it if you find it on sale.
*by M***R on September 24, 2025*

I picked up one of these on sale. I was replacing my old Drobo 810n and wanted at least 8 bays and USB 3.2 for 10Gbs. I run a 10Gbs home network, so I wanted to ensure I was not bottlenecking there. It's connected to a Mac mini, and I created a RAID 5 on it. It's using 10 x 8TB 7200 RPM drives. This has been running for 22 months now, no drive failures, good cooling, good bandwidth. I've had zero issues. I ended up finding a second one on sale for $300, and it's now backing up the first. Unlike some other USB DAS's, it's reporting all the SMART data back to the Mac (I just got a warning that one of the drives through it's first error). For staying cool, fan noise isn't an issue. The price is a bit high, compared to 8 bay systems, but if you can find it on sale, it's quality kit. I also have the 5 bay SSD USB 3.2 bay, and that has also been rock solid, and is much more reasonable price.

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