Axagon ADSA-M2C storage drive docking station

Cloning without a computer
The station allows you to clone one NVMe M.2 SSD to another drive without using a computer or laptop. Simply insert the source drive into the NVMe Source slot and the target drive into the NVMe Target slot, start cloning with the button, and monitor the progress on the LED indication. Thanks to standalone cloning without operating system intervention, the process is safe and stable – the data is not affected by OS intervention. Button activation also minimizes the risk of an unwanted operation. The result is an exact copy of the drive including the operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux). The station clones the entire drive content block by block (LBA), so the cloning time depends on the capacity of the source drive, not on the amount of stored data. The target drives must have the same or higher capacity than the source drive.

Reliable data transfer
The USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) interface offers a theoretical throughput of up to 10 Gb/s. The station performance is optimized for working with multiple SSD drives simultaneously, whether during cloning, data transfer, or everyday use. The achieved speed also depends on the type and generation of the M.2 SSD drives used. At the heart of the station is the modern ASMedia ASM2362 chipset, which helps maintain a stable transfer speed even under high load and during long-term operation. The result is smooth data transfer without significant fluctuations and efficient use of the performance of the connected SSD drives.

Drives in the system, quick replacement and wide compatibility
After connecting to a computer, both inserted drives appear as separate drives that you can work with independently and simultaneously, copy data, or use for storage management. The open design allows quick SSD replacement without screws, saving time when working with multiple drives. The two slots also make it possible to set up a software RAID, for example for higher data protection in Windows and macOS. To configure this protection, use the „Storage Spaces” tool in Windows or „RAID Assistant” in Disk Utility in macOS. The station is compatible with other USB standards and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 interfaces. It supports NVMe M.2 SSD drives with no capacity limitation and modern UASP, TRIM (NVMe DEALLOCATE), and S.M.A.R.T. technologies. Plug and Play and power-saving mode support are a matter of course.

Passive cooling by aluminum body
When working with NVMe SSD drives, the entire docking station is exposed to a higher thermal load. The aluminum body helps efficiently dissipate heat generated during station operation and contributes to better thermal stability of the device. The robust metal construction also supports reliable operation during long-term use and intensive data transfer. The rubberized bottom part reduces sliding of the station on the desk and ensures better stability during use.

Everything you need for quick docking station setup is included in the package
Cloning station, USB-C and USB-A 10Gbps cable for connecting to a computer, external power adapter and multilingual manual.

Input:
• USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C female connector.
• Compatible with USB 5Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 / 4 / 5.

Device support:
• 2× NVMe M.2 SSD drives.
• Designed for M key or B+M key cards.
• 2× NGFF 75-pin M key slot for M.2 drives.
• No maximum drive capacity limitation.

Drive content cloning function:
• Cloning takes place without connecting the station to a computer.
• NVMe Source slot – for connecting the source drive.
• NVMe Target slot – for connecting the target drive.
• The target drive must have the same or larger capacity than the source drive, otherwise cloning cannot be started.
• SSD cloning speed up to 1000 MB/s.
• The total drive cloning time depends on the speed of the drives used and the capacity of the source drive, not on the amount of data on the drive.
• Approximate cloning time for 1 TB of data: 1->1 drive approx. 18 min (tested with a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD with speed over 4000 MB/s and large cache memory).

USB 10Gbps chipset for NVMe M.2 SSD:
• ASMedia ASM2362 chipset.
• Maximum docking station throughput up to 10 Gbit/s.
• When working with both drives simultaneously, performance is shared up to 5 Gbit/s for each drive.

Maximum theoretical supported speeds and compatibility with USB controllers (ports):
• Laptop / PC with USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port: max. speed 10 Gbit/s.
• Laptop / PC with USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0) port: max. speed 5 Gbit/s.
• Compatibility with USB 20Gbps, USB 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 / 4 / 5 ports: max. speed 10 Gbit/s.
• The real throughput / transfer speed of the docking station around 1000 MB/s (1 GB/s) is given by the limits of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface.

Other features:
• Support for M.2 drive sizes – 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 mm.
• Support for single-sided and double-sided M.2 SSD drives.
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.1a.
• Compliant with NVM Express 1.3c Specification.
• Compliant with USB Mass Storage Class Specification.
• BOT (Bulk-Only Transport) support.
• UASP (USB Attached SCSI) support for faster data transfer in Windows 8 and later.
• TRIM command support (via UNMAP and NVMe DEALLOCATE operations) to limit gradual degradation of SSD performance over time.
• S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) support, a system monitoring drive condition.
• SSD boot support.
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Higher surface temperature of the docking station is not a defect – thanks to the aluminum body, heat generated by drive operation is dissipated better and transferred to the surroundings.
• Compatible with software Windows RAID (Storage Spaces) and macOS RAID (Disk Utility RAID Assistant).

Other information:
• Docking station dimensions 68 × 68 × 17 mm (W × D × H).
• Docking station weight 94 g (without cable, without drive).

Power:
• Power supply using the included external AC/DC adapter 5V-3A with 150 cm long cable.

LED indication:
• 2× LED diode (Source, Target) for each drive indicates its connection (permanent light) and data transfer (blinking).
• 4× LED diode indicating the gradual cloning progress 25 % – 50 % – 75 % – 100 %. After cloning is complete, the diodes remain permanently lit.

Supported operating systems:
• Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11 and later, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, Chrome OS and Android.
• Compatibility depends on the updated operating system and support from the device manufacturer.

Package contains:
• USB-C 10Gbps docking station for 2x NVMe M.2 SSD,
• USB-C / USB-C cable length 25 cm,
• USB-C / USB-A cable length 25 cm,
• power adapter 100-240V / 5V-3A,
• multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / RU / SK / SWE / TR / BG / CN / ARA,
• packed in a cardboard box.