As a response to user requests, Startech unveiled the new Unidock Unidock 3U. The open dual hard drive docking station allows for one Serial ATA (SATA) and one older Parallel ATA (PATA or IDE) drive to be connected simultaneously with a USB 3 high-speed connection to the host computer.
The dual drive adapter supports both 2.5- and 3.5-inch drives in both PATA and SATA interfaces. A USB 3 super speed host connection maintains backwards compatibility to USB2 and USB1.1 connectors, ensuring wide compatibility. The drive dock is 5.51 inches long, 5.12 inches wide, and stands 2.76 inches tall without drives installed.
Supported operating systems include Windows 2000, XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit), Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux, and Macintosh OS X. Full USB 3 speeds are only attainable in machines outfitted with a USB 3 host adapter. The Unidock 3U is available immediately for $100.
