AXAGON ADSA-M2C22L, Dual M.2 NVMe SSD Docking and Cloning Station, USB-C 20 Gbps
AXAGON ADSA-M2C22L, Dual M.2 NVMe SSD Docking and Cloning Station, USB-C 20 Gbps
USB-C 20Gbps Docking Station for 2× M.2 NVMe SSDs
The AXAGON ADSA-M2C22L CLONE MASTER docking and cloning station, with a USB-C 20Gbps interface, is designed for the simultaneous use of up to two NVMe M.2 SSDs. Both drives can be connected to a computer as separate storage, or the content of the source SSD can be cloned to the target drive without a computer. The open design facilitates quick insertion and swapping of drives without screws, while a practical sliding cover protects both slots from dust when the station is not in use. The device is ideal for formatting, erasing, testing, and preparing NVMe SSDs during data migration, operating system installation, computer servicing, and backups. The package includes a USB-C 20Gbps cable.
Key Features of the AXAGON ADSA-M2C22L External Docking Station
- Supports M.2 SSD formats 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
- Allows you to connect two NVMe M.2 SSDs simultaneously
- Transfer speed up to 20Gbit/s
- Enables NVMe to NVMe cloning without a computer
- Cloning speed up to 2,000MB/s
- Approximate cloning time for a 1TB drive is around 15 minutes
- LED indication allows you to monitor the cloning progress
- Sliding cover protects the slots from dust and dirt
- Support for M-key and B+M-key drives without maximum capacity limitation
- Support for UASP, TRIM, and S.M.A.R.T., and booting from an SSD
- Compatible with software RAID in Windows and macOS
- Compatible with USB and Thunderbolt 3 / 4 / 5
- Plug and Play support
Cloning Without a Computer
The AXAGON ADSA-M2C22L station allows you to clone one NVMe M.2 SSD to another without connecting to a computer or laptop. Thanks to its USB 20Gbps interface, the cloning speed reaches up to 2,000MB/s, so creating a copy of a 1TB NVMe drive takes approximately 15 minutes. Simply insert the source SSD into the M.2 Source slot, the target drive into the M.2 Target slot, start cloning with the button, and monitor the progress via the LED indication. The entire process is independent of the operating system, which cannot interfere with the copied data, and the push-button start reduces the risk of accidentally starting the operation. The result is an exact copy of the drive, including Windows, macOS, or Linux operating systems. The station copies the entire content block by block (LBA), so the cloning time is determined by the capacity of the source drive, not the volume of stored data. The target SSD must have the same or greater capacity than the source drive.
Efficient Performance Utilisation
The USB 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) interface provides a theoretical throughput of up to 20Gbps, and its performance is optimised for working with multiple SSDs simultaneously during cloning, data transfer, and regular use. The actual speed also depends on the type and generation of the inserted M.2 SSDs. The modern JMicron JMS586U chipset helps maintain a stable transfer speed under heavy load and during long-term operation, ensuring smooth data transfer without significant fluctuations and efficient use of the connected drives' performance.
Two Drives in the System, Quick Swapping, and Compatibility
Both connected drives appear as separate units. You can work with them independently or simultaneously, copy data, or use them for storage management. Thanks to the open design, you can quickly swap SSDs without any screws. The two slots are ideal for creating a software RAID for better data protection. To set up RAID, use the Storage Spaces tool in Windows, or RAID Assistant in Disk Utility on macOS. The station is compatible with MacBooks, older USB standards, and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 interfaces. It supports NVMe M.2 SSDs with no capacity limit, as well as UASP, TRIM (NVMe DEALLOCATE), and S.M.A.R.T. technologies. Plug and Play and a power-saving mode are standard features.
Dust Protection
The integrated sliding cover protects both M.2 slots from dust and dirt when the station is idle. For safe storage, simply close it, and the connectors will remain clean and ready for a reliable connection. When the cover is opened, an SSD can be inserted or swapped in seconds without any screws. The station's stable position on the desk is ensured by anti-slip feet, which also help with easy day-to-day handling.
Everything for a Quick Start
In the box, you will find the cloning station, a 38cm long USB-C 20Gbps cable, a 12V-2A external power adapter, and a multilingual manual.
Input:
• USB 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), USB-C female connector
• Compatible with USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, 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 limit
Drive Content Cloning Function:
• Cloning takes place without connecting the station to a computer
• M.2 Source slot - for connecting the source drive
• M.2 Target slot - for connecting the target drive
• Cloning of NVMe to NVMe drives is supported
• The target drive must have the same or greater capacity than the source drive, otherwise cloning cannot be started
• Theoretical SSD cloning speed up to 2,000MB/s
• 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. 15 min (tested with PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD with speeds over 4000MB/s and a large cache memory capacity)
USB 20Gbps Chipset for M.2 SSD:
• JMicron JMS586U chipset
• Maximum docking station throughput up to 20Gbit/s
• When working with both drives simultaneously, the performance is split up to 10Gbit/s for each drive
Maximum Theoretical Supported Speeds and Compatibility with USB Controllers (Ports):
• Laptop / PC with a USB 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) port: max. speed 20Gbit/s
• Laptop / PC with a USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port: max. speed 10Gbit/s
• Laptop / PC with a USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0) port: max. speed 5Gbit/s
• Compatibility with USB 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 3 / 4 / 5 ports: max. speed 10 to 20Gbit/s, depending on the processor and chipset used
• The real throughput / transfer speed of the docking station is around 2000MB/s (2GB/s), which is determined by the limits of the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
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 3.1a
• Complies with NVM Express 1.4 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 drive health
• Support for booting from an SSD
• Full Plug and Play support
• Integrated sliding cover to protect M.2 slots from dust and dirt
• Switch to turn the docking station on and off
• A 38cm USB type C male / USB type C male cable is included in the package
• Compatible with software Windows RAID (Storage Spaces) and macOS RAID (Disk Utility RAID Assistant).
Other data:
• Docking station dimensions 72 × 22 × 72mm (W × H × D)
• Docking station weight 88g (without cable, without drive)
Power:
• Powered by the included external AC/DC adapter 12V-2A with a 150cm cable
LED indication:
• Data transfer mode (connected to a computer): In idle state, POWER, M.2 Source and M.2 Target are lit. During data transfer, M.2 Source and M.2 Target flash
• Cloning mode (without computer connection): In idle state, POWER, M.2 Source and M.2 Target are lit. After starting cloning, the 25% - 50% - 75% - 100% LEDs light up sequentially according to the cloning progress. When finished, all are permanently lit
• 1× LED (POWER) indicating docking station power
• Error indication when attempting to clone to a target drive with less capacity than the source drive: Cloning does not start, the M.2 Source and M.2 Target LEDs will start flashing. The M.2 Target LED flashes red
• Drive removal indication: The red LED for the corresponding slot flashes
Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11 and newer, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android
• Compatibility depends on an updated operating system and support from the device manufacturer
Package contains:
• USB-C 20Gbps docking station for 2× M.2 NVMe
• USB-C / USB-C cable 38cm long
• 100-240V / 12V-2A power adapter
• 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: | AG200b9 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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