AXAGON ADSA-M2C22 Docking Station, Dual SSD Cloning, USB-C 3.2 20Gbps
USB 20Gbps docking station for 2x NVMe or SATA SSD
The fast AXAGON ADSA-M2C22 CLONE MASTER docking and cloning station with a USB-C 20Gbps interface for working with up to two M.2 SSD disks. The station supports two NVMe M.2 SSD or two SATA M.2 SSD disks, so it offers wide possibilities for working with both types of storage. Cloning can be performed without connecting to a computer from one source disk to another target disk. Stable operation is ensured by the combination of a USB 20Gbps interface and active cooling, which maintains performance even under long-term load with minimal thermal throttling. After connecting to a computer, you get up to two new storage devices at the same time. The station solves situations where you need to quickly format, erase, test or prepare NVMe or SATA disks - for example during data migration, system installation, service or backup. A USB-C 20Gbps cable is also included in the package.
Cloning without a computer
The station allows you to clone one M.2 SSD to another disk without using a computer or laptop. Thanks to the USB 20Gbps interface, ADSAM2C22 achieves cloning speeds of up to 2 000 MB/s, while common 10Gbps models end at a speed of 1 000 MB/s. Cloning a 1TB NVMe disk therefore takes approximately 15 minutes. Simply insert the source disk into the M.2 Source slot and the target disk into the M.2 Target slot, start cloning with the button and monitor the progress on the LED indication. Thanks to standalone cloning without operating system intervention, the process is safe, stable and fast - the data is not affected by OS intervention. Button start also minimizes the risk of an unwanted operation. The result is an exact copy of the disk including the operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux). The station clones the entire disk content block by block (LBA), so the cloning time depends on the capacity of the source disk, not on the amount of stored data. The target disk must have the same or higher capacity than the source disk. Cloning supports only NVMe to NVMe or SATA to SATA disks - a combination of NVMe and SATA cannot be used at the same time.
Performance focused on working with disks
The USB 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) interface offers a theoretical throughput of up to 20 Gb/s. The station performance is optimized for working with multiple SSD disks at the same time, whether during cloning, data transfer or normal use. The achieved speed also depends on the type and generation of the M.2 SSD disks used. At the heart of the station is a modern Realtek RTL9220DP chipset, which helps maintain a stable transfer speed even under high load and long-term operation. The result is smooth data transfer without significant fluctuations and efficient use of the performance of the connected SSD disks.
Disks in the system, quick swapping and broad compatibility
After connecting to a computer, both inserted disks appear as separate drives, which you can work with independently and simultaneously, copy data or use them for storage management. The open design allows quick SSD swapping without screwing, saving time when working with multiple disks. The two slots also allow you to set up software RAID, for example for higher data protection in Windows and macOS. To configure this protection, use the "Storage Spaces" tool in Windows or "RAID Assistant" in Disk Utility in macOS. The station is compatible with older USB standards, USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5 interfaces. It supports M.2 SSD disks without capacity limitation and modern technologies UASP, TRIM (NVMe DEALLOCATE / ATA TRIM) and S.M.A.R.T. Plug and Play and power-saving mode support are a matter of course.
Active cooling for stable performance
When working with multiple NVMe or SATA SSD disks, higher thermal load occurs. Cooling is handled by an active folding fan with magnetic fixation, which helps maintain the optimal operating temperature of the inserted disks and at the same time allows easy folding into compact dimensions when not in use. Thanks to efficient cooling, the risk of overheating and disk slowdown due to thermal throttling is reduced. The aluminum body also dissipates heat from the station itself. This helps maintain stable performance and also extends the lifespan of SSD disks.
Complete package contents for quick setup
In the package you will find everything needed for immediate use: the cloning station, a USB-C 20Gbps cable for connecting to a computer, an external power adapter and a multilingual manual.