Docking Station ORICO IT28E-C M.2 NVMe to 2.5/3.5" HDD/SSD — 2-Bay, Offline Cloning Support

ORICO IT28E-C is a 2-bay docking station that connects M.2 NVMe drives and 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, allowing two drives to be accessed at once. The unit supports direct access via a host connection and includes an offline cloning function for disk-to-disk duplication without a computer. Designed for data migration, backup, drive testing and repair, it combines NVMe and SATA compatibility in a compact enclosure to simplify storage management workflows.

Advantages

The docking station supports both M.2 NVMe and 2.5/3.5" SATA form factors simultaneously, providing flexible access to different drive types. Offline cloning enables direct duplication from source to target drive without requiring a PC, which speeds up migration and backup tasks. The device is engineered for plug-and-play use with straightforward drive insertion and removal, and it offers stable power and data transfer for reliable read/write operations during cloning and testing.

Suitable for

• Data migration between NVMe and SATA drives
• Creating backups and duplicating disks using offline cloning
• Drive testing, diagnostics and data recovery workflows
• Temporary expansion of storage access for technicians and IT specialists
• Imaging and preparation of drives for deployment

Key specifications

• Compatible drive types: M.2 NVMe (single-sided/double-sided, length dependent on slot) and 2.5" / 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD
• Number of bays: 2 (one M.2 NVMe slot + one SATA bay supporting 2.5" and 3.5" drives)
• Offline cloning: supports standalone disk-to-disk cloning without host PC
• Interface for host connection: high-speed host interface (USB or other host interface as provided by the model)
• Power delivery: external power support for 3.5" HDD operation and stable cloning tasks
• Form factor: desktop docking station with tool-free drive insertion and removal

How to use

Insert the M.2 NVMe drive into the appropriate M.2 slot and secure it according to the slot orientation, then place a 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive into the SATA bay. Connect the docking station to a host using the provided host interface cable for direct access, or use the offline cloning function by following the hardware cloning procedure described in the user guide. Ensure the external power adapter is connected when using 3.5" HDDs. Use the device's status indicators to monitor power and cloning progress, and wait for cloning completion before removing drives to prevent data corruption.

Usage recommendations

For reliable cloning and drive testing, use quality SATA and NVMe drives with known good health, verify target drive capacity is equal to or larger than the source, and maintain stable power during cloning. Consult the supplied user manual for detailed cloning steps, LED indicator meanings and safety precautions. Store drives and the docking station on a stable surface and avoid physical shocks during operation.