Introduction

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

We get to take a look at the Zalman ZM-MH200 U3 dual hard drive dock today. While there are many hard drive docks out there which can take two drives at once, this one actually features onboard RAID capability. Giving you the option to configure two identical drives differently for data redundancy or fast performance.

Specifications:

• Type: HDD Docking Station
• Dimensions: 158(L) x 158(W) x 90(H) mm
• Materials: Plastic
• Color Black/White
• RAID Modes: Dual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
• HDD Interface: 2.5" & 3.5" S-ATA Ⅰ/Ⅱ
• PC Interface: USB 3.0
• Number of Slots: 2
• Power Supply: Input: AC 100 ~ 240V / 50/60㎐ / MAX 1.2A & Output: DC 12V / 3A

Packaging

Zalman ships the hard drive dock in a cube shaped cardboard box. A black handle allows you to easily carry it home from the shop or post office. You will find an image of the dock itself on the front of the package, while the other sides go into great detail about the specifications and functionality of the device. This is important as the dock does bear a few interesting surprises.


The dock itself is secured by a thick Styrofpoam spacer, so you should not have to worry about any damage during transportation. Furthermore, the unit itself has been placed into a foam bag to protect it from scratches and the likes.

Contents

You will not get much besides the bare necessities with the Zalman ZM-MH200 U3. A fairly long USB 3.0 cable is all that is required to connect the dock to your system. As it draws power from an external power source there is no need to worry if two hard drives would tax the USB 3.0 connector too much. A manual is also part of the box, but the dual dock is pretty self-explanatory. Interestingly enough, Zalman includes two additional rubber feet, which seems to suggest that the ones already on the device may come off easily.


A fairly compact power brick has also been included, as the two drives will draw more power than the USB 3.0 port can offer. It has a Zalman label on it, but this is by no means a retail product from the company. It outputs 12V at 3A, which is appropriate considering that you can power two drives with it instead of one.