Introduction

I would like to thank Thermaltake for supplying the review sample.



Features:

• Patented Design
• RoHS Compliance
• Supports All 2.5” & 3.5” SATA HDDs up to 1TB
• Hot-Swap Capability for Rapid Multi HDDs Access & Exchange
• Supports USB 2.0 Transfer Speed up to 480Mbps
• Windows & Mac OS Compatible
• Compact Docking Station Design maximizes Heat Dissipation & Exhaust
• Windows Vista Ready

Specifications:

Model:	N0028USU
Interface:	SATA to USB 2.0
Transfer Rate:	Up to 480 Mbps (Max)
SATA Compatible:	SATA I & II
HDD Compatible:	All 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD up to 1TB
OS Compatible:	Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, NT, 98, 95; Mac 10.3 and later
RoHS Compliance:	Yes
Material:	ABS Plastic
Power:	Input: 100-240V / 50-60Hz / 1A; Output: 12V / 2A
Dimension:	(L x W x H) 5.12” x 3.55” x 2.56” / 130 x 90 x 65 mm

Packaging & Contents

The Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station comes in a small black box with a color image of the device on the front, and details and specifications on the rear and sides. The package is well designed and should be helpful enough to the retail consumer.


All of the contents inside are either wrapped in bubble-wrap or in plastic bags for protection. There is an AC adapter and a USB 2.0 cable included, as well as a short paper manual with color images. This unit is extremely simple to set up and does not require a huge manual.

A Closer Look

The Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station consists of a black ABS plastic base that a user can insert a spare SATA hard drive into. The top has a flap where a 3.5" drive slides into place and a smaller opening where the 2.5" drive goes. There is also a small round oval that lights up to show power and HDD activity. Along the front edge is a small button that, when pressed, pushes the drive upward to assist with removal.


Here the flap has been pushed down to reveal the internal connections for the hard drive. Both SATA 1 and 2 drives of both 3.5" and 2.5" size can be used, as they all utilize the same standard data and power connections.


The rear of the unit is pretty basic, too. There is a USB connection and a power jack, as well as a power button to turn the unit on and off. Underneath there are four rubber pads that keep the unit from sliding around on your desk.