Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives
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Product Highlights
- For SATA 2.5" or 3.5" Drives up to 4TB
- Works with SATA I / II / III Drive Types
- Supports Hard Disk & Solid State Drives
- eSATA, USB 3.0, FireWire 800 & 400
- Plug-and-Play with FireWire and USB
- Max Data Transfer Rate of 5Gbps
- Supports Hot-Swapping of Drives
- Includes All Interface Cables
- Mac & Windows Compatible
The Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives from Newer Technology is an extremely convenient way to access data on a SATA internal drive without having to install that drive into your computer. The Voyager Q can hold drives of either the 2.5" or 3.5" form factor that are no greater than 4TB in capacity and that are of any SATA standard, whether that's SATA 1.5Gbps, SATA 3Gbps, or SATA 6Gbps. Within those criteria, this dock supports hard drives and solid state drives.
For connecting the dock to your computer, you have a bounty of interfaces. The dock features a super-fast USB 3.0 port, one eSATA port, two FireWire 800 ports, and one FireWire 400 port. With the USB 3.0 interface, you can transfer data at a blazing maximum rate of 5Gbps. Plus, that interface is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 connections. With all of these ports, you can connect the dock to your Mac or Windows computer and let the data flow!
- Supports all SATA 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps, or 6Gbps drives that have a form factor of either 2.5" or 3.5" and that are no greater than 4.0TB in capacity. That means, you can connect hard disk drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) to the dock
- This dock features a "Quad Interface" that allows you to transfer data at super-fast rates. The four interfaces also give you enough flexibility to connect with a variety of computer systems
- The dock supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 5.0Gbps or 500MB/s via its fastest interface, USB 3.0
- The push button drive eject button allows you to safely remove the drive
- The dock includes a hinged flap for 3.5" drive access
- Hot-Swap functionality allows you to quickly access multiple SATA drives by switching them in and out
- The weighted base and non-skid rubber feet offer stable operation
- The dock features a two color status LED. When the left side is blue, it indicates that the dock is powered on; when the right side is flashing red, it indicates "Disk Activity"
- The dock features a compact design
- The dock is whisper quiet to operate and does not require a cooling fan
- The dock is plug-and-play with Mac and Windows computers via the USB or FireWire interfaces. Use of the eSATA interface requires a system reboot in order to recognize drive
- All interface connection cables are included
- The dock features a limited one-year warranty
- CE approved
| Interface |
1x eSATA port 1x USB 3.0 Port (Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1) 2x FireWire 800 (1394b) ports 1x FireWire 400 (1394a) ports |
| Data Transfer Rate |
USB 3.0: Up to 5.0Gbps or 500MB/s eSATA: Up to 3.0Gbps or 300MB/s FireWire 800: Up to 800Mbps or 100MB/s FireWire 400: Up to 400Mbps or 50MB/s |
| Drive Types Supported | SATA 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps, or 6Gbps (SATA I/II/III) Drives of either the 2.5" or 3.5" form factor and up to 4TB in capacity |
| System Requirements |
Macintosh Requirements: Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, OS X 10.2.x or later, and an available FireWire, USB, or eSATA port Windows Requirements: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT, 98, and an available FireWire, USB, or eSATA port Linux Requirements: Linux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces Note: Please check to make sure your operating system supports external drives of a certain capacity before using them with this dock and your computer |
| Power Requirements | External Auto-Switching US/Intl. UL Listed 100-240V AC/ 50-60Hz, 12V/3 Amp Output |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.28 x 3.70 x 2.68" / 13.4 x 9.4 x 6.8cm |
| Weight | 1.35 lb / 0.61kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 80 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (41)
- Easy to use (41)
- Quiet (29)
- Compact (27)
- Portable (27)
Cons
- Unreliable (6)
Best Uses
- Back-up (35)
- File transfer (30)
- Video (30)
- Additional storage (26)
- Photo storage (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (42), Casual user (6)
- Primary use:
- Business (55), Personal (24)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (66), PC (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Device
I personally think this is one of the best back-up solutions for a photographer. I have 2 of these docks daisy-chained to my iMac via FW800, and I use Carbon Copy Cloner to continually ...Read complete review
I personally think this is one of the best back-up solutions for a photographer. I have 2 of these docks daisy-chained to my iMac via FW800, and I use Carbon Copy Cloner to continually back-up my RAW images. Being hot-swapable, one can pop out a drive and pop-in another drive, clone it and keep a copy of a hard drive at a friend's in case of a break-in, fire or flood. Also, if one of the drives becomes damaged or full, you just purchase another internal hard drive, and no need to get rid of the enclosure or have to try and open the enclosure of the typical external drives on the market. This is also a much cheaper solution, and you can choose WHICH brand of hard drive, speed and size you want and need.
My only complaint (minor) is that this dock look and feel a little cheap, and they could have made them more aesthtically pleasing.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
8 out of 8 failed
Bought 1, then 2 more. Seemed like a good product. First one failed a few months after purchase. Then the other 2 did. After that, I've been returning them to the manufacturer....Read complete review
Bought 1, then 2 more. Seemed like a good product. First one failed a few months after purchase. Then the other 2 did. After that, I've been returning them to the manufacturer. After owning 8 of them, I can assure you that if you use the Firewire 800 port, connected to a Mac, for any extended period of time, this unit will fail. By "fail", I mean that one day it just won't appear on your desktop. If you're unlucky enough to have it become intermittent before it fails completely, you'll probably lose some data. I lost an entire drive. After numerous returns, the manufacturer has issued me a credit statement for 1/3 of my cost. They're deducting a hefty restocking fee and charging for missing cables.
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Very simple to set up and get going. Easy to use. Nice design.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I bought it to edit my Black Magic Cinema Camera footage and it works like a charm. Excellent product!
Firewire works amazing. Would be nice to have thunderbolt port.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Portable
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
is very good
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Cheap
- No Thunderbolt
- Ugly
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
For DIT with SSD's from the Blackmagic Cinema Camera
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Easy. Just plugged it in and it worked. Bonus, it came with all of it's own connection cables: FIrewire, esata, etc. That is a huge value!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
This unit works perfectly as described. The only thing it lacks is some sort of dust cover for when not in use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Fast, quiet, and easy plug and play setup.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
It works and does its job as specified
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Bought 1, then 2 more. Seemed like a good product. First one failed a few months after purchase. Then the other 2 did. After that, I've been returning them to the manufacturer. After owning 8 of them, I can assure you that if you use the Firewire 800 port, connected to a Mac, for any extended period of time, this unit will fail. By "fail", I mean that one day it just won't appear on your desktop. If you're unlucky enough to have it become intermittent before it fails completely, you'll probably lose some data. I lost an entire drive. After numerous returns, the manufacturer has issued me a credit statement for 1/3 of my cost. They're deducting a hefty restocking fee and charging for missing cables.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Just got a Blackmagic Cinema Camera and needed a method to import the files from SSD into my array on my Mac Pro.
The Voyager Dock provided SATA connectivity. I was thrilled with the speed of the files transfer. Highly recommended
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I've been buying externals for years and have found that as long as you're able to maintain a clean environment for the internal drives this is a much more cost effective way of managing storage.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
the product works in a simple and correct, shows no difficulty downloading
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I purchased this hard drive dock and the first one was faulty. It wouldn't power up after the 2nd or 3rd time I used it. B&H was great about exchanging it and so far the 2nd one is working just fine. I'm hoping it was just a fluke. I love the multiple connection types to work with!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
does just what i need and with a sata interface= very quickly
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
This dock features a lot of different kind of ports and interfaces. Makes for an easy storage or data transfer solution. Works quickly with no setup. Zero problems so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I've used the Voyagers to back up media and this particular product line never fails!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Ordered 2 because of other poor reviews I had read online. Got product in.
Lasted less than 12 hours before 1 of the 2 became unresponsive. Drives not accessible via Firewire, or USB. Sent the one back for a refund.
Must be on for passthru to work on Firewire, so best to have at the end of the chain.
Not hot-swapable, be very careful not to have the unit powered up when swapping drives, this is what I believe cause the first unit to become non-responsive. I have been much more careful with the second unit to not hot-swap, and this one remains working.
I believe that the unit is manufactured with inexpensive parts and therefore unreliable. I do not trust anything on the unit for backup purposes and use only for temporary working space. Keep backups elsewhere.
I wish another company made a more sturdy and reliable commercial version of this unit.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Quiet
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Bought 3, they all failed. Was able to exchange only 2, because I couldn't find the receipt for the 3rd. Within a month, the 2 replacements have failed. They power up, but the FW800 connection doesn't seem to work. It just stops working. I'm using them with an iMac, for editing with Final Cut. I'll try to return these 2 duds, but if the replacements fail, I'm going to stop, because each time I return, I have to pay postage. This is the worst product I've ever purchased from B&H, in 20 years.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- Can Not Boot As Described
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I purchased this product specifically because it was described as bootable from the drive inserted. Well, it does not. The icon of the drive shows and it looks like you'll be able to boot from it, but then it doesn't. I have tried with several drives so I know the problem doesn't come from a drive but from this product.
I have tried USB3, Firewire800 and Firewire400 and neither of them worked for that purpose.
Since I have read that it is actually common that it doesn't boot.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I use this as part of a rotating backup scheme. It's connected to my Guardian Maximus as a third drive which I switch out once a week or so. Haven't had any issues to date.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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