ADSA-M2C22 Docking station, 2x M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD

AXAGON ADSA-M2C22 CLONE MASTER high-speed docking and cloning station with a USB-C 20 Gbps interface for use with up to two M.2 SSDs. The station supports two NVMe M.2 SSDs or two SATA M.2 SSDs, offering a wide range of options for working with both storage types. Cloning can be performed from a source drive to a second target drive without connecting to a computer. Stable operation is ensured by the combination of the USB 20Gbps interface and active cooling, which maintains performance even under prolonged load with minimal thermal throttling. Once connected to a computer, you gain access to up to two new storage devices simultaneously. The station addresses situations where you need to quickly format, erase, test, or prepare NVMe or SATA drives-for example, during data migration, system installation, maintenance, or backup. A USB-C 20 Gbps cable is also included.

Cloning Without a Computer The station allows you to clone an M.2 SSD to a second drive without using a computer or laptop. Thanks to the USB 20 Gbps interface, the ADSA-M2C22 achieves a cloning speed of up to 2,000 MB/s, while standard 10 Gbps models top out at 1,000 MB/s. Cloning a 1TB NVMe drive thus takes approximately 15 minutes. Simply insert the source drive into the M.2 Source slot and the target drive into the M.2 Target slot, start the cloning process with the button, and monitor the progress via the LED indicator. Thanks to autonomous cloning without operating system intervention, the process is secure, stable, and fast-the data remains unaffected by any OS interference. Starting the process with the button also minimizes the risk of an unintended operation. The result is an exact copy of the drive, including the operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux). The station clones the entire contents of the drive block by block (LBA), so the cloning time depends on the capacity of the source drive, not on the amount of data stored. The destination drive must have the same or a higher capacity than the source drive. Cloning supports only NVMe-to-NVMe or SATA-to-SATA drives-a combination of NVMe and SATA cannot be used simultaneously.

Performance for Working with Drives The USB 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) interface offers a theoretical throughput of up to 20 Gb/s. The dock’s performance is optimized for working with multiple SSDs simultaneously, whether cloning, transferring data, or during normal use. The actual speed achieved also depends on the type and generation of the M.2 SSDs used. At the heart of the dock is the modern Realtek RTL9220DP chipset, which helps maintain a stable transfer speed even under heavy load. The result is smooth data transfer without significant fluctuations and efficient utilization of the connected SSDs’ performance.

Drives in the System, Quick Replacement, and Broad Compatibility Once connected to a computer, both installed drives are displayed as separate units, allowing you to work with them independently and simultaneously, copy data, or use them for storage management. The open design allows for quick SSD replacement without screws, which saves time when working with multiple drives. Two slots also enable the setup of a software RAID, for example, to provide greater data protection on Windows and macOS. To configure this protection, use the “Volumes" tool in Windows or the “RAID Assistant" in Disk Utility on macOS. The dock is compatible with older USB standards, as well as USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 interfaces. It supports M.2 SSD drives with no capacity limit and modern technologies such as UASP, TRIM (NVMe DEALLOCATE / ATA TRIM), and S.M.A.R.T. Plug-and-play functionality and support for power-saving mode are, of course, included.

Active Cooling for Consistent Performance Working with multiple NVMe or SATA SSD drives generates higher thermal load. Cooling is provided by an active, foldable fan with magnetic mounting, which helps maintain the optimal operating temperature of the installed drives while allowing the fan to be easily folded down to a compact size when not in use. Thanks to this efficient cooling, the risk of overheating and drive slowdowns due to thermal throttling is reduced. The aluminum enclosure also dissipates heat from the dock itself.