AXAGON ADSA-M2C44, 4-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD Docking and Cloning Station, USB4
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AXAGON ADSA-M2C44, 4-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD Docking and Cloning Station, USB4
USB4 Docking Station for 4× NVMe SSDs
The fast AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 CLONE MASTER docking and cloning station with a USB4 interface for working with up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs simultaneously. Cloning can be performed without connecting to a computer from one drive to up to three target drives at the same time. After connecting to a computer, you get up to four new storage drives at once. The station is the perfect solution for situations where you need to quickly format, erase, test, or prepare a larger number of NVMe drives – for example, during data migration, system installation, servicing, or backup. Stable operation is ensured by a combination of the USB4 interface and active cooling, which maintains performance even under prolonged load with minimal thermal throttling. The package also includes a USB-C 40Gbps cable.
Key Features of the AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 External Docking Station
- Designed for fast M.2 NVMe (PCIe) SSDs with an M-key or B+M-key
- Allows you to connect four drives simultaneously
- Transfer speed of up to 16Gbit/s per slot
- Autonomous drive cloning function at the push of a button
- Clear LED indicators show drive connection, data transfer, and cloning progress (25% – 50% – 75% – 100%)
- Durable design that also helps to effectively cool the inserted M.2 drives
- Drives are inserted very easily without the need for screws
- A power adapter (5V/3A) is included in the package
- The station body features a USB-C port
- UASP & TRIM support
- Sleep Mode function automatically puts drives to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity
- Plug and Play solution
Clone up to 3 Drives Simultaneously Without a Computer
The station allows you to clone one NVMe SSD to one to three drives simultaneously without using a computer or laptop. Simply insert the source drive into the NVMe Source slot and the target drives into the NVMe Target slots, start the 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 – data is not affected by OS interference. The button-activated start also minimises 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.
Performance Divided for Parallel Drive Work
The USB4 interface offers a theoretical throughput of up to 40Gb/s. On this station, performance is optimised for working with multiple drives simultaneously, not for the maximum speed of a single SSD. When cloning or working with multiple drives, the throughput is divided among the individual operations. The achieved speed depends on the PCIe generation of the NVMe drives used and the number of active slots. At the heart of the cloning station is a top-of-the-line ASMedia ASM2464PDX chipset, which maintains a stable speed even under heavy load and long-term use. The result is a transfer without fluctuations and efficient use of performance during parallel work.
Drives in the System, Quick Swapping, and Broad Compatibility
When connected to a computer, all inserted NVMe drives appear as separate units that you can work with independently or simultaneously, copy data, or use for storage management. The open design of the AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 external enclosure allows for quick, screw-free SSD swapping, which saves time when working with multiple drives. Furthermore, the four slots allow you to set up a software RAID for higher data protection in both Windows and macOS. To configure this protection, use the “Storage Spaces” tool in Windows or the “RAID Assistant” in Disk Utility on macOS. The station is compatible with older USB standards and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 interfaces. It supports M.2 NVMe SSDs with no capacity limit and modern technologies like UASP, TRIM (NVMe DEALLOCATE), and S.M.A.R.T. Plug and Play and a power-saving mode are, of course, included.
Erase Function for Complete Drive Wiping
The station is equipped with an Erase function, which allows for the simple wiping of the contents of up to four inserted SSDs simultaneously, without the need for a computer. During this operation, the entire addressable space of the drive is overwritten, so data cannot be recovered by common means, unlike with a standard quick erase. This feature is ideal for preparing drives before further use, testing, deploying in a new device, or when selling them, when you want to minimise the risk of a data leak.
The AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 has Active Cooling for Stable Performance
Working with multiple NVMe SSDs generates higher thermal loads. The AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 enclosure handles cooling with an active folding fan with a magnetic fixture, which helps maintain the optimal operating temperature of the inserted drives and also allows for easy folding into a compact size when not in use. Thanks to efficient cooling, the risk of overheating and drive slowdown due to thermal throttling is reduced. The aluminium body also dissipates heat from the station itself. This helps maintain stable performance and extends the lifespan of the SSDs.
Complete Package Contents for Quick Setup
In the package, along with the AXAGON ADSA-M2C44 external enclosure, you will find everything you need for immediate use. This includes the cloning station, a USB-C 40Gbps cable for connecting to a computer, an external power adapter, and a multilingual manual.
Input:
• USB 40Gbps (USB4), USB-C female connector
• Compatible with USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, USB 20Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 / 4 / 5
Device Support:
• 4x NVMe M.2 SSDs
• designed for M-key or B+M-key format cards
• 4x NGFF 75-pin M-key slot for M.2 drives
Drive Content Cloning Function:
• Cloning is performed without connecting the station to a computer
• S1 NVMe Source slot - for connecting the source drive
• T1, T2, T3 NVMe Target slots - for connecting one to three target drives
• Target drives must have the same or greater capacity than the source drive, otherwise cloning cannot be started
• The total time to clone a drive 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 1TB of data: 1->1 drive approx. 10 min, 1->2 drives approx. 15 min, 1->3 drives approx. 20 min (tested with a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD with a speed over 4000MB/s and a large cache memory capacity).
USB4 Chipset with PCIe Lane Distribution for NVMe Drives:
• ASMedia ASM2464PDX USB4 chipset with PCIe 4.0 lane distribution to individual NVMe slots of the docking station
• Each NVMe slot uses only one PCIe 4.0 lane from the chipset with a maximum theoretical speed of up to 16Gbit/s
• The total maximum throughput of the chipset is up to 40Gbit/s
• When using PCIe 4.0 / PCIe 5.0 (or newer) NVMe SSDs, the speed is determined by the PCIe 4.0 lane generation in the docking station's chipset
• When using PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs, the speed is limited by the PCIe generation of the drive used (max. speed up to 8Gbit/s)
Erase Function:
• A recessed Erase button allows for the secure initiation of drive content erasure directly on the station, without needing to connect to a computer
• The Erase function overwrites the entire addressable space of the NVMe SSD with zeros (Zero Fill / Write Zeros)
• The level of data sanitisation corresponds to the “Clear” method according to the NIST SP 800-88 standard
• Erasing can be started simultaneously on all four inserted NVMe SSDs at once
Other Features:
• Support for M.2 drive sizes - 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110mm
• Support for single-sided and double-sided M.2 SSDs
• Complies with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 4.0
• Complies with NVM Express 1.4c specification
• Complies with USB Mass Storage Class specification
• Support for BOT (Bulk-Only Transport)
• Support for UASP (USB Attached SCSI) for faster data transfer in Windows 8 and newer
• Support for the TRIM command (via UNMAP and NVMe DEALLOCATE operations) to limit the gradual degradation of SSD performance over time
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system monitoring the drive's condition
• Support for booting from an SSD in the external enclosure
• Full Plug and Play support
• Active cooling of M.2 drives with an integrated fan featuring a folding magnetic hinge
• Switch to turn the integrated fan on and off
• A higher surface temperature of the docking station is not a defect - thanks to the aluminium body, the heat generated by the drive's operation is better dissipated and transferred to the surroundings
• A 30cm USB type C male / USB type C male cable is included in the package
• Compatible with Windows software RAID (Storage Spaces) and macOS RAID (Disk Utility RAID Assistant)
Other Data:
• Docking station dimensions 87 × 101 × 35mm (W × D × H)
• Docking station weight 300g (without cable, without drive)
Power Supply:
• Powered by the included external AC/DC adapter 5V-3A with a 150cm cable
LED Indication:
• 1× LED indicating the docking station is powered on
• Insufficient power indication (POWER and T1 LEDs flash)
• 4× LED for each drive indicates its connection (solid light) and data transfer (flashing)
• 4× LED indicating the gradual progress of cloning: 25% - 50% - 75% - 100%. After cloning is complete, the LEDs remain lit.
Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11 and newer, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android
• Compatibility depends on an updated operating system and support from the device manufacturer
Package Contains:
• USB-C 40Gbps docking station for 4x M.2 SSD, • 30cm USB-C / USB-C cable
• power adapter 100-240V / 5V-3A
• multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / EST / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / LT / LV / NL / NOR / PL / PT / RO / SK / SLO / SRB / SWE / TR / UA / ALB / BG / BOS / CN / ARA, • packed in a cardboard box.
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| Code: | AG309k |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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