Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives
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 3TB 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 3.0TB 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 3TB 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 40 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Versatile (14)
- Easy to use (12)
- Easy to set up (11)
- Easy to collaborate across programs (8)
- Quiet (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (12)
- Multimedia (10)
- Video (10)
- Additional storage (8)
- Photo storage (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (11)
- Primary use:
- Business (24), Personal (15)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (34), PC (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very Impressive
I own several laptops and desktop pc's.
I also own a number of SATA IDE to USB devices.
This device is a step up over all the other types that I own....Read complete review
I own several laptops and desktop pc's.
I also own a number of SATA IDE to USB devices.
This device is a step up over all the other types that I own.
Very Easy to use, but most important for me is that it accepts SATA II and III regular HD and SSD.
With another tiny adapter it will easily use IDE drives also, but this is not too important as most of us techies have many SATA drives sitting around. And if you don't they are cheap.
I am using this device for 2 things.
1 = to store ghost backups to older drives, because burning to DVD is not always feasable and this is waay faster and cheaper.
2 = To save all my videos to Hard drives, because the same as the backups, the cost of a new drive to save my videos to vs. burning terrabytes to dvd = time and money.
This device is only a tiny bit slower than a direct connect SATA or USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection.
This is defineatly a device that I recommend to anyone else doing large backups and/or burning tons of DVD's.
And its speed is really immpressive and mostly restriced only by the HD that you plug into it.
I have done speed tests using every type that I own and the speed is very immpressive.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Nice, but won't boot my computer
Small, simple, powerful backup, and reliable so far (several weeks). But the info at the NewerTech website suggests this will boot your computer. It won't boot my Mac on either FW400 or...Read complete review
Small, simple, powerful backup, and reliable so far (several weeks). But the info at the NewerTech website suggests this will boot your computer. It won't boot my Mac on either FW400 or 800 using SuperDuper clones, which are generally 100% effective. This is true even after I checked that both my root drive and the clones are GUID partitioned. Since a bootable clone is one of the best things to store offsite, it makes this drive dock a good deal less useful. It looks like I'll just use it to backup or archive Aperture vaults, older movies, and other large files.
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Portable
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:
I only used it so far to read and reformat an old drive from an almost retired Apple G5 Power PC.
It read the drive, and allowed me to reformat using a new MacBookPro via an added on USB.3 express card.
So far so good!
- 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
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
love the on off button on the front. no use spinning when not needed. using on iMac with firewire 800. perfection. hookup and it works.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Product worked as advertised for about five minutes and then stopped working. In any combination of 3.5" drives and computers, it would rev up but then stop working.
- 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:
Straight out of the box the Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock does the job and more. I do jobs where clients bring me hard drives with raw media on them .
To be able to just pop the drive into the Voyager ,Immediately its recognized and I"m up and working. Has a good transfer rate for video .The unit comes supplied with every connector needed for fast data transfer . It's a dream come true for me . I bought 2 . I plan to buy 3 more. What I would like to see is an indicator light that is clearly visible to gage the activity of the drive, other that that ,I think its a great unit.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- 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:
The Voyager is the perfect little tool for hot-swapping out hardrives. I use this to dump projects to after completion and store them right on the shelf...in a, Mukii ZIPO 3.5" HDD Protector.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- 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:
I purchased this item b/c a video production company I freelance for uses a couple of these for video editing.It is easy to set up and at the push of a button it is even easier to use. The dock will mount the hard drive on to your OS. It also has a variety of connectivity options such as FW 800, FW 400 and USB.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I have purchased three Voyager Quad Interface Docks. I upgraded once after two years of stellar service and gave my first one to a friend. It is still working fine. The third dock was for my son and he loves it. Popping hard drives in and out has many benefits and being able to use multiple interfaces is useful too, though I have primarily used the Firewire 800 connection.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
So far, works perfectly.
I've heard mix reviews about long term durability...I guess I'll see.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quality manufactured
Cons
Best Uses
- Archive
- Backup
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
As a professional photographer I need a fast, easy, reliable backup/archive method for my images. I've done my research and found the Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock to be the number one choice. I feel confident it will never fail me. Bought two units for each of my main computers.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I use this dock for making backups of my working files. I can take a drive from my archive, write new files, and put it back in the archive, all without using a screwdriver like I used to have to with my old drive enclosure. Works great, fast, and reliably, and doesn't take up a lot of space on my tabletop. Highly recommended.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
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:
Having almost all connections available really helps speed things up hen transferring large amounts of data such as cloning disks or backing up..
If this thing had thunderbolt I would give it a 5, but that wont happen for some time.
Having FireWire800 is a must if you are a Mac user, or the option to use esata on pcs or Mac pros... Really convienent!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
the item is great but little concern that i find sometimes litle difficult to dock or mount 2.5" drives to this device.. otherwise its 100%
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to use
- Firewire
- Recognizes 3TB drives
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-ups
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I use this for back-ups with 3tb 3.5" internal drives. Very convenient to pop the drives in and out of this "toaster" dock.
Firewire is a good addition; my old toaster dock only had USB and couldn't see 3tb drives, but this one does.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Perfect for docking my hard disk drive.
- 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:
Works. Tested using ATTO Disk Benchmark tool. Averaging 85MBPS sustained on a Sony Vaio F-Series Core-i7 laptop USB3 using Western Digital WD10EVDS SATA-300 7200rpm drive formatted to NTFS. Expected way better, but still pretty fast. Getting a little quicker speeds on a server with USB3 but still only in the 90MBPS range.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
This will allow me to quickly connect to customers' computers so they can see my demo or the progress I'm making on their project. Speeds things up and makes things easy.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Can be adapted for IDE to
- Easy to use
- Excellent Cables included
- Excellent Power Supply
- Excellent Speeds
- Firewire 400Firewire 800
- USB 20 30 ESATA
- Versatile
Cons
- Needs tiny IDE adapter
Best Uses
- Backups
- Huge time saver
- Multimedia
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I own several laptops and desktop pc's.
I also own a number of SATA IDE to USB devices.
This device is a step up over all the other types that I own.
Very Easy to use, but most important for me is that it accepts SATA II and III regular HD and SSD.
With another tiny adapter it will easily use IDE drives also, but this is not too important as most of us techies have many SATA drives sitting around. And if you don't they are cheap.
I am using this device for 2 things.
1 = to store ghost backups to older drives, because burning to DVD is not always feasable and this is waay faster and cheaper.
2 = To save all my videos to Hard drives, because the same as the backups, the cost of a new drive to save my videos to vs. burning terrabytes to dvd = time and money.
This device is only a tiny bit slower than a direct connect SATA or USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection.
This is defineatly a device that I recommend to anyone else doing large backups and/or burning tons of DVD's.
And its speed is really immpressive and mostly restriced only by the HD that you plug into it.
I have done speed tests using every type that I own and the speed is very immpressive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Fast transfer speed
- Good quality build
- Versatile
Cons
- None really
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video editing
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
Really versatile product. Excellent transfer speed. I've found it to be extremely useful.
- 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:
Good sturdy base, well made. Has several options for connecting to your computer.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy fast useful
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Some compatibility limits
Best Uses
- Cloning drives backups
Comments about Newer Technology Voyager Q Quad Interface Dock for 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA Drives:
I used this product successfully to clone the original 80 GB DDD in an early 2006 Intel MacBook Pro onto a Hitachi 500 GB 7200 rpm Travelstar HDD. The device is very easy to use. I used the Firewire interface to do the cloning operation because of the speed. I took one star away only because it turned out that this early Intel Mac is not fully supported with the dock. You can't boot from a drive in the dock on this model laptop using the Firewire interface, but it worked with the USB interface. You have to cold start the computer holding the Option key down for about 20 sec until the drive in the dock appears on the startup screen as a bootable drive. Once I figured this out (with some very quick and good help from OWC), I was completely satisfied; especially at this price. OWC said that the device is fully functional with the newer Mac models. I would recommend this device to anyone
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- External Auto-Switching US/Intl. UL Listed 100-240V AC/ 50-60Hz, 12V/3 Amp Output
- 36" High Quality Double Shielded FireWire 800 Connecting Cable (9-9 Pin cable)
- 36" High Quality Double Shielded FireWire 400 Connecting Cable (6-6 Pin cable)
- 36" High Quality Double Shielded USB 3.0 Connecting Cable
- 36" High Quality Double Shielded eSATA Connecting Cable
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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