The Ugreen CM198 Dual-Bay Hard Drive Docking Station (Model: 50857) is an efficient, tool-free storage and cloning solution designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD drives. Featuring high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity with UASP protocol support and a standalone offline clone function, it provides a streamlined interface for data recovery, system migration, and mass storage expansion.
Technical Specifications
- Model / MPN: CM198 / 50857
- Host Interface: USB 3.0 Type-B (Backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1)
- Drive Interface: 2x SATA III (7+15 pin) supporting SATA I/II/III
- Drive Form Factor: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDD / SSD
- Maximum Capacity: Up to 28TB total (supports dual bays concurrently)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0) / Up to 6Gbps (SATA III) with UASP acceleration
- Core Chipset: JMS561U
- Power Supply: External 12V / 3A DC adapter
- Chassis Material: PC + ABS Thermoplastic
Key Features
- Standalone Offline Cloning: Enables direct disk-to-disk duplication without connecting to a host computer, backed by clear LED progress indicators.
- UASP Accelerated Performance: Incorporates the JMS561U controller supporting the UASP protocol, delivering up to 70% faster read speeds and 40% faster write speeds than conventional USB 3.0.
- Dual-Bay Simultaneous Access: Accommodates two drives concurrently to optimise data transfers, backups, and cross-drive file management.
- Optimised Thermal Design: Open vertical layout ensures passive heat dissipation to prevent thermal throttling during extended high-load operations.
- Smart Energy Management: Automatically enters sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity to spin down drives, reduce energy consumption, and extend hardware lifespan.
- Universal Plug-and-Play: Requires no extra drivers and offers native compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
