I have 3 older computers from 1999- forward, would like to get the files off there old drives. which model do I want and do I need anything else? ty

You'll need a hard disk drive dock that can handle both IDE & eSATA HDs. This Orico won't do it. I own one of these, too. You'll need the EZO Ware 2 slot HDD dock, model 875 U3, or any model CAVALRY dual bay hard drive dock. Both of these models have two slots or "bays" for two different types of HDs....the old IDEs & the back slot for the newer eSATA HDs. This second slot will handle both 3.5" HDDs & 2.5" HDDs & SSDs (solid state drives). Very versatile. Now, if you can not find these 2 recommended models (that I also own & purchased here), you can just search hard drive dock stations that handle both eSATA & IDE HDDs. Be careful, because some newer models have 2 bays for eSATA & no slot for IDE. This because, as you have discovered, the IDEs are now obsolete. Just read the description carefully when ordering. In appearance, they will hold the drives vertically & not horizontally like the ORICO illustrated here. In other words they are drop-in's & not slide-in's. Hope that this helps you. I build a new computer every year & understand the problem of moving older stored data on "dated" hardware to newer hardware. Compatibility can be a problem. There is one other choice that AMAZON has carried: an adapter cable that has a USB male plug on one end & a 2-sided plastic adapter plug on the other end. One side of this plug on the end of the cable plugs into an IDE drive. The other side of the plug will plug into an eSATA drive, either 2.5" or 3.5." It would be slightly less expensive but is USB 2.0 standard & slower transfers. The docks listed above are USB 3.0 (& believe me, this is important & will save you hours of time during transfers) & will transfer your data to the newer eSATA HDs MUCH faster. The difference in cost is well worth buying the desktop models. Hope that all of this helps. Tried to give you several different choices & explain why. Good Luck.

Seller's specifications "SATA". Anyone know FOR CERTAIN whether or not docking station SupportS eSATA? Reviewers' mention eSata. BOTH? SATA & eSATA?

Dear Alex, thank you so much for contacting ORICO Customer Care team. There are two types in the product page. 6518US3 has a built-in SATA and an extenal USB3.0. While 6518SUS3 has a built-in SATA, an external USB3.0 and also support eSATA.Any other doubts please contact us without hesitation. Thanks.

When coupled to an hdd, will this work as a primary c:\ drive on windows 10? not looking for a backup drive. i need to easily swap c:\ drives.

It is recognised as a fixed drive it will all depend on how the bios picks it up but you can soon check if you put a windows 10 disk in and boot to it go through the install procedure to the point where you can select what option you have for such drive to install it to if you see the drive in that you have in the sick then the answer would be yes

Memory storage capacity	8 TB
Compatible devices	Laptop
Hard disk form factor	3.5 Inches
Max number of supported devices	1
Data transfer rate	5 Gigabytes Per Second
Manufacturer	ORICO Technology Co.,Ltd
UPC	797698571232 885624104156 700355101840
Product Dimensions	18.2 x 12 x 4 cm; 372 g
Item model number	ORICO 6518US3-BK
Color	USB3.0
Hard Drive Size	4 TB
Voltage	12 Volts
Wattage	30 watts
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	372 g

ORICO Tool-free 2.5 & 3.5 inch USB3.0 to SATA External Hard Disk Drive Enclosure HDD SSD Docking Station [Support 8TB Drive]

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