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product_id: 18014179
title: "USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay Flat Docking Station with Built in Cooling Fan for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP and 22TB] (EC-DFFN)"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "RM276"
currency: MYR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Sabrent"
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region: Malaysia
---

# USB 3.0 with up to 5 Gbps transfer speed Built-in cooling fan for drive longevity Hot-swappable, plug & play convenience USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay Flat Docking Station with Built in Cooling Fan for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP and 22TB] (EC-DFFN)

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** RM276
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Cool, Fast & Ready to Swap — Your Data’s New Best Friend

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay Flat Docking Station with Built in Cooling Fan for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP and 22TB] (EC-DFFN) by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** RM276 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart SSD Detection:** Fan only activates for HDDs, keeping SSDs silent and cool without unnecessary noise.
- • **Massive Storage Ready:** Supports up to 22TB SATA drives, perfect for your expanding digital empire.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Leverage USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps for lightning-quick backups and data migrations.
- • **Keep Your Drives Chill:** Integrated cooling fan extends HDD lifespan by preventing overheating during heavy transfers.
- • **Effortless Hot-Swapping:** Swap 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives on the fly—no drivers, no downtime, just pure plug & play.

## Overview

The SABRENT EC-DFFN Docking Station is a sleek, lay-flat SATA dock designed for 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs and SSDs, featuring a built-in cooling fan to enhance drive reliability. With USB 3.0 support delivering up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds, hot-swappable functionality, and compatibility with drives up to 22TB, it’s engineered for professionals who demand fast, efficient, and safe data management without the hassle of drivers.

## Description

The SABRENT EC DFFN SATA Lay Flat Docking Station supports the direct insertion of Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives. It is a caseless solution that makes swapping hard drives easier than ever before. Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightning speed of USB 3.0 to quickly transfer files up to 5 Gbps! Keep your drives running cool, with Built in cooling fan The docking station features a built in cooling fan that provides increased reliability and lifespan to HDDs by keeping the drives cooler. Features:Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives.Supports hard drives up to 22TB.On/Off power switch.LED light indicates Power and Activity status.Hot swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0 System requirements:Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transferWindows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 (Both 32 bit & 64 bit versions)MAC: OS X Package Contents:SABRENT EC DFFN Lay Flat DockingPower SupplyUSB 3.0 cableUser Manual

Review: Sabrent: A Good Docking Station That Can Be Improved With Some Easy Changes - What's Good About the Sabrent EC-DFFN External Docking Station 1. The case is lightweight and well made. 2. It works well. I was able to transfer about 500gb of data per hour. 3. It's quiet and attractive. 4. It utilizes USB 3.0 which is about 10 times faster than 2.0. 5. The included cables are just the right length. What's Can Be Improved 1. The price. I paid $32 for mine. 2. The screens meant to protect your fingers impede the fan's air flow. 3. The rubber feet need to be taller to improve the fan's air flow. The current design creates a lot of back pressure that prevents the fan from operating at its full capacity. The Sabrent EC-DFFN external USB 3.0 docking station is well made. However, it can be improved. Read on if you would like to learn how to modify the case and improve its air flow. That's important if you are going to be running your external hard drives for long periods of time like I do. ********************************************* ONE WORD OF CAUTION: Take your time, you don't want to damage your docking station's case. Tools You'll Need A small Phillips head screwdriver, an Exacto knife and a thin knife or a razor blade. All three will work. This modification takes about 15 minutes to complete. Parts You'll Need 1. Four — 6 x 3/4" Flat Head Screws (Phillips Head) Note: 6 is the diameter of the screw. (These are used to mount the rubber feet.) 2. Four — 6 x 1/2" Pan Head Screws (Phillips Head). (These are used to mount the grill to the fan.) 3. Two — 80mm Computer Fan Grills (sometimes listed as 8cm grills). 4. Four new rubber feet approximately 1/2" by 1/2" inch is ideal. However, the ones pictured in the photos are 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide (tapered, cone-style feet). I already had those, so that's why I used them. How to Improve the Air Flow on the Sabrent Docking Station (Be sure and refer to the pictures for additional help.) 1. First, make sure it's unplugged before you do this modification. 2. Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the case. They are glued in place. 3. Remove the screws that you find underneath the rubber feet. 4. Remove the screws holding the fan in place and remove the outer screen. 5. Use an Exacto knife or a thin knife blade to pry open the bottom of the case. 6. With the bottom off, wiggle the fan loose from its four anchor posts. 7. Remove the inner fan screen. 8. Slide the fan back onto the posts and press into place. 10. Reattach the bottom of the case. 11. Mount the grill onto the fan by screwing it in place with the Pan Head screws. (Indented side of the grill needs to face outward from the case.) 12. Attach the four rubber feet to the corners of case with the Flat Head screws. (You have now completed the modification.) In my opinion, the docking station doesn't need a grill to protect the inward facing side of the fan because the lid and the drive you insert already do that — just be sure and turn off the power before opening the lid. The fan stops spinning in about three seconds, and only runs when there is a standard hard drive installed. It does not run if you insert an SSD drive because they don't get very hot and don't need the extra cooling. The docking station automatically senses if the drive you have inserted is an SSD or standard (spinning disc) hard drive. Note: If you decide you want to install an inner fan grill you can. Just remember it will make the grill on the bottom bulge out another quarter of an inch. If you do install an inner fan grill, be sure and insert it with the indented portion of the grill pointing towards the inside of the case. Things You Need To Know Before You Connect And Use The Sabrent Docking Station 1. Insert your hard drive and connect all the cables to the case and your PC before you power it on. 2. Turn off the power to the case before you disconnect the hard drive or cables. Note: Once you have powered down the docking station, you do not need to turn your computer off to disconnect it. Think of the docking station as a flash drive you have to power on to use and power off to disconnect. Some Useful Hints You Need To Read Before You Begin This Modification 1. Don' t be in a hurry. 2. Be careful when you pry open the bottom of the case. If you slip with the knife, you'll scratch it. 3. It will be easier to remove the bottom of the case if you use a small, stiff wire that you have formed into a "J-style" hook and slide it into one of the holes left by the removal of screws. Pull up on it as you pry open the base. (A paper clip works great.) IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Before you put everything back together, take the appropriate screws (Flat Head or Pan) and semi-install them into the holes in the posts that hold the fan and the rubber feet in place. SCREW THEM IN ONLY HALF WAY to avoid stripping out the plastic threads and then remove them. Doing that, presets the screw hole and makes it easier for you to reinsert them when you do the final installation of the rubber feet and fan grill. However, be careful not to over-tighten them. To work properly, they only need to be tightened to the point that they are snug. One final note, when not in use, turn off your Sabrent Docking Station. It will help extend the life of your hard drives. It's just a guess, but I believe this modification almost triples the air flow — keeping your hard drive nice and cool. That's important if you have tons of data to transfer, as hard drives can get very hot if not properly cooled. By the way, the largest drive I have used in these docking stations is a 10 terabyte drive. So far, they have worked flawlessly.
Review: Good hard drive enclosure. - HDD noise bleeds through, but easy to use and reliable.

## Features

- Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives.
- Keep your drives running cool, with Built-in cooling fan.
- Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.
- Serial ATA bus up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth for fast storage backups
- This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent software for easy cloning.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B013WODZH0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (8,479) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | August 14, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819921011831 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9 ounces |
| Item model number | EC-DFFN |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 6 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 7.24 x 4.88 x 1.89 inches |
| UPC | 819921011831 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SABRENT
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 Type A
- **Hardware Platform:** Windows
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.24"L x 4.88"W x 1.89"H

## Images

![USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay Flat Docking Station with Built in Cooling Fan for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP and 22TB] (EC-DFFN) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AxPWkZyWL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For model with cooling fan, is operation temperature controlled? Does it turn on/off or change speed based on temperature or is it a fixed-speed fan?**
A: All 3 answers are wrong. Maybe Ahkenatonia's fan was busted. This is the behavior. It is always just 1 speed. Whether the drive is at room temperature, or showing 65 Celsius thru SMART querying software. JUST 1 SPEED. 
The fan is off until it detects a USB connection and also keeps power to the drive off until it detects a USB connection. 
The fan reduces temps by a few degrees, nothing drastic. It is quiet and low RPM.

**Q: What is the power suppy input ? does it support 110-240 V?**
A: The power supply input is 100-240 volts AC, output is 12 volts DC (2000 mA).

**Q: If I velcroed this to the bottom of my desk upside down (because of the button) would it be secure? In other words if its upside down willit open**
A: The dock will open unless you fasten the hinged part, too. Even then, I wouldn't recommend hanging it upside down. There hard drive is not secured into the plastic.

**Q: Since the version of this w/o the cooling fan states that it is compatible with windows 10 and this one does not state that my question is : Is it?**
A: 100% compatible with Windows 10. I have already used it to format drives, create and store back ups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sabrent: A Good Docking Station That Can Be Improved With Some Easy Changes
*by R***2 on May 10, 2023*

What's Good About the Sabrent EC-DFFN External Docking Station 1. The case is lightweight and well made. 2. It works well. I was able to transfer about 500gb of data per hour. 3. It's quiet and attractive. 4. It utilizes USB 3.0 which is about 10 times faster than 2.0. 5. The included cables are just the right length. What's Can Be Improved 1. The price. I paid $32 for mine. 2. The screens meant to protect your fingers impede the fan's air flow. 3. The rubber feet need to be taller to improve the fan's air flow. The current design creates a lot of back pressure that prevents the fan from operating at its full capacity. The Sabrent EC-DFFN external USB 3.0 docking station is well made. However, it can be improved. Read on if you would like to learn how to modify the case and improve its air flow. That's important if you are going to be running your external hard drives for long periods of time like I do. ********************************************* ONE WORD OF CAUTION: Take your time, you don't want to damage your docking station's case. Tools You'll Need A small Phillips head screwdriver, an Exacto knife and a thin knife or a razor blade. All three will work. This modification takes about 15 minutes to complete. Parts You'll Need 1. Four — 6 x 3/4" Flat Head Screws (Phillips Head) Note: 6 is the diameter of the screw. (These are used to mount the rubber feet.) 2. Four — 6 x 1/2" Pan Head Screws (Phillips Head). (These are used to mount the grill to the fan.) 3. Two — 80mm Computer Fan Grills (sometimes listed as 8cm grills). 4. Four new rubber feet approximately 1/2" by 1/2" inch is ideal. However, the ones pictured in the photos are 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide (tapered, cone-style feet). I already had those, so that's why I used them. How to Improve the Air Flow on the Sabrent Docking Station (Be sure and refer to the pictures for additional help.) 1. First, make sure it's unplugged before you do this modification. 2. Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the case. They are glued in place. 3. Remove the screws that you find underneath the rubber feet. 4. Remove the screws holding the fan in place and remove the outer screen. 5. Use an Exacto knife or a thin knife blade to pry open the bottom of the case. 6. With the bottom off, wiggle the fan loose from its four anchor posts. 7. Remove the inner fan screen. 8. Slide the fan back onto the posts and press into place. 10. Reattach the bottom of the case. 11. Mount the grill onto the fan by screwing it in place with the Pan Head screws. (Indented side of the grill needs to face outward from the case.) 12. Attach the four rubber feet to the corners of case with the Flat Head screws. (You have now completed the modification.) In my opinion, the docking station doesn't need a grill to protect the inward facing side of the fan because the lid and the drive you insert already do that — just be sure and turn off the power before opening the lid. The fan stops spinning in about three seconds, and only runs when there is a standard hard drive installed. It does not run if you insert an SSD drive because they don't get very hot and don't need the extra cooling. The docking station automatically senses if the drive you have inserted is an SSD or standard (spinning disc) hard drive. Note: If you decide you want to install an inner fan grill you can. Just remember it will make the grill on the bottom bulge out another quarter of an inch. If you do install an inner fan grill, be sure and insert it with the indented portion of the grill pointing towards the inside of the case. Things You Need To Know Before You Connect And Use The Sabrent Docking Station 1. Insert your hard drive and connect all the cables to the case and your PC before you power it on. 2. Turn off the power to the case before you disconnect the hard drive or cables. Note: Once you have powered down the docking station, you do not need to turn your computer off to disconnect it. Think of the docking station as a flash drive you have to power on to use and power off to disconnect. Some Useful Hints You Need To Read Before You Begin This Modification 1. Don' t be in a hurry. 2. Be careful when you pry open the bottom of the case. If you slip with the knife, you'll scratch it. 3. It will be easier to remove the bottom of the case if you use a small, stiff wire that you have formed into a "J-style" hook and slide it into one of the holes left by the removal of screws. Pull up on it as you pry open the base. (A paper clip works great.) IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Before you put everything back together, take the appropriate screws (Flat Head or Pan) and semi-install them into the holes in the posts that hold the fan and the rubber feet in place. SCREW THEM IN ONLY HALF WAY to avoid stripping out the plastic threads and then remove them. Doing that, presets the screw hole and makes it easier for you to reinsert them when you do the final installation of the rubber feet and fan grill. However, be careful not to over-tighten them. To work properly, they only need to be tightened to the point that they are snug. One final note, when not in use, turn off your Sabrent Docking Station. It will help extend the life of your hard drives. It's just a guess, but I believe this modification almost triples the air flow — keeping your hard drive nice and cool. That's important if you have tons of data to transfer, as hard drives can get very hot if not properly cooled. By the way, the largest drive I have used in these docking stations is a 10 terabyte drive. So far, they have worked flawlessly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good hard drive enclosure.
*by A***Y on December 27, 2025*

HDD noise bleeds through, but easy to use and reliable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plugs in, works perfectly, lightning fast on USB3
*by J***E on October 13, 2025*

This is a brilliant idea. The HDD SATA drive I my old HP tower had most of my personal & media files. The tower rack had four small screws installed in the rails of the drive. You need to remove them. The SATA drive slides in smoothly & clicks securely in place. Either dismount or power off your PC before removing or swapping out the drive. The speed difference for USB3 versus USB3 is enormous. Check your USB ports to see which is truly set up for USB3. To see the configuration use something like a USB tree viewer. The Sabrent is solidly made with an excellent heavy cable. It plugged in & worked immediately. Nothing special to do. It appears as another drive in the drive list of the PC. I'm really pleased with this adapter.

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