What is Reddit's opinion of SABRENT USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5" or 3.5"' HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-UBLB)?

From 3.5 billion Reddit comments

Assuming your data can easily fit on a typical hard drive (like 2-16TB) then just make a duplicate copy on two hard drives and save the file checksums to confirm data integrity every time you access it. Ideally keep one local, keep one offsite (work, relative's home, bank fault, wherever).

If it's more than 16TB then you you will have to split your data up across hard drives and maybe use something like SnapRAID for added redundancy. Maybe pick up a USB docking bay for 3.5" hard drives like this (https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Duplicator-Function-EC-HD2B/dp/B075GJ3P3B) to make it easier to update and check your data.

Or go with a simple NAS like the Synology DS420j with 4 bays if you have quite a bit of data.

It should work, yes. But, if all you need is a powered device I would suggest a dock instead. It will offer more benefit down the road as a temp situation for hard drives.

https://www.amazon.ca/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-EC-UBLB/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=sr\_1\_16?keywords=USB+SATA+dock&qid=1655283343&s=pc&sr=1-16

Yeah, I wiped them and have them connected to my laptop using one of these things:

Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5" or 3.5"' HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-UBLB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_EP8TQE7SRDQ6QWEQ6MC3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've stored random files on them and everything seems alright. So I figured it was safe but didn't know.

Might you have a method to test the new drive with a PC such as a USB HDD docking station?

https://www.amazon.ca/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-EC-UBLB/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=sr\_1\_7?crid=3AQ5GIVFIE5LW&keywords=hdd+docking+station&qid=1646151919&sprefix=hdd+%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-7

I'm trying to do the same thing. I bought two of these and it won't detect both disks. It only detects one of them at a time. From my googling it's because the enclosures don't support proper disk/enclosure identification. My disk serial numbers come back as 00000000000000000000. I'm going to return these and try to find an enclosure that does provide the identification.

Get one of these.

Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5" or 3.5"' HDD, SSD [Support UASP] (EC-UBLB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J9XXZV04JR3MKEB1RFHT?psc=1

It doesn’t matter what drive letter was assigned in the old machine. The new machine will recognize it as a new drive and assign it a new letter.

That will let you connect any loose drive to your current PC. Once connected, backup the files you want. Then download Eraser.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/eraser/

It writes over all your data with junk data as much as you want and makes anything on there unrecoverable so you can dispose of the drive safely.

For laptop use disregard my previous recommendation.

For extended use or if transferring large amount of data at a time, I recommend a docking station similar to this to avoid overheating:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_Y8WVWN67ZX9BK1FYCE2T_0

If overheating not an issue due to typical use then a aluminum enclosure similar to this that comes with a stand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNLCC7U/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_755GTKRX1M0Q3M73SD15_0?psc=1

I purchased a Seagate HDD/SSD hard drive dock (single slot) that connects to my PC by Bluetooth. Can’t say I don’t love it.

Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075GJ3P3B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The drive itself is working fine, i also have it backed up on another drive.

The problem is the dock that i use to connect the drive to the computer, is similar to this one https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-EC-UBLB/dp/B075GJ3P3B/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=usb%2Bdock%2Bsata&link_code=qs&qid=1649180324&sr=8-2&th=1

any drive i put on the dock do not get recognized on my pc, but works fine if i plug the dock on another pc. Also the drives work fine connecting directly via sata cable.

Your saves, unfortunately, are local to your computer. Did your hard drive die too? If not, you can take your hard drive out of your old PC, dock it, and pull the files off.

Just decide if $35 is worth it to get your old files: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Duplicator-Function-EC-HD2B/dp/B075GJ3P3B

Indeed, a powered USB 3.0 hard drive dock would be the best bet. Here's an example:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GJ3P3B/

If you can get the drive to detect, Western Digital has a Windows-based diagnostic here:

https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?lang=en

Software for Windows -> Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows

Good luck!