Key Features
Compatibility
Product Description
Most drive docks handle one thing well — either SATA or NVMe — and leave you hunting for a second dock the moment your workflow evolves. The OWC Drive Dock U.2 ends that problem entirely. It is the world's first dual-bay dock that handles both NVMe U.2 and SATA drives in the same unit, side by side, with no adapters and no compromise on performance.
Connect it to any Mac, PC, Chromebook, or tablet via the included USB-C cable and you immediately have two independently switched bays capable of sequential speeds up to 1010 MB/s. Whether you are backing up bare drives pulled from a workstation, cloning one drive to another simultaneously, migrating a RAID array, or simply getting files off drives you have accumulated over years, the Drive Dock U.2 handles 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives in both SATA and U.2 NVMe formats — without any fuss.
Key Features
- World's first dual-bay dock supporting both NVMe U.2 and SATA drives
- Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch U.2 NVMe and SATA drives
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) via USB-C — up to 1010 MB/s sequential speeds
- Independent power switches per bay for flexible single or dual drive operation
- Hot swap and hot plug support — swap drives without rebooting
- Built-in internal power supply — no power brick, no external adapter
- Fanless aluminium enclosure — completely silent operation
- Includes both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables
- Broad OS support: macOS 10.12 through macOS 26 Tahoe, Windows 10/11, Windows Server, iPadOS, ChromeOS, Android, Linux
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) supported for improved throughput
- 2-year OWC Limited Warranty
The independent power switches are a genuinely useful detail — power on Bay 1 to access a single drive, bring Bay 2 online when you need simultaneous access, and shut either down without touching the other. No accidental unmounting of a drive you are actively writing to. No need to power cycle the entire unit. It is the kind of control that matters when you are working with drives that have real data on them.
There is no external power brick to track down or forget. The Drive Dock U.2 has an internal power supply built in, with a standard IEC power cable included. It draws from the wall directly and provides clean, stable power to drives of any size — including hungry 3.5-inch HDDs that would otherwise struggle with bus-powered docks. 100-240V input means it works anywhere in the world.
The aluminium enclosure dissipates heat passively and runs in complete silence. No fan noise, no vibration, no extra thermal load in an already warm studio or server room. For professionals who run drives for extended periods, that matters more than a spec sheet might suggest.
What drives are actually compatible — does it support M.2 NVMe as well?
The OWC Drive Dock U.2 is designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives with either SATA or U.2 NVMe connectors. It does not natively fit M.2 NVMe drives, but M.2 NVMe drives can be used with an appropriate U.2 to M.2 adapter (sold separately). Standard 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, and U.2 NVMe enterprise SSDs all work directly. Note: the OWC U2 Shuttle (4-drive) is not compatible with this dock — only the OWC U2 ShuttleOne works with it.
Can I use both bays at the same time for simultaneous transfers?
Yes. Both bays can be powered on and active simultaneously. You can run two drives at the same time — whether copying from one to the other, using both as independent volumes, or backing up to two destinations in parallel. The single USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection shares the 10Gb/s bandwidth between the two bays when both are active, so peak speeds are divided between them during simultaneous heavy transfers. For sequential single-drive transfers, you get the full available bandwidth.
Does it work with my Mac running macOS Sequoia or Tahoe?
Yes. The OWC Drive Dock U.2 is officially compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia and macOS 26.x Tahoe, as well as all versions back to macOS 10.12 Sierra. It also works with Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019 and 2022, iPadOS 15.3.1 or later, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux. OWC Dock Ejector software for proper drive unmounting on Mac and Windows is included as a free download.
Does it need drivers, or is it truly plug and play?
Plug and play on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. No drivers required for basic operation — connect it via the included USB-C cable and your drives appear as mounted volumes. OWC Dock Ejector is provided as optional software to safely eject drives from Mac and Windows, but it is not required for the dock to function. The USB-C to USB-A cable is also included, so you can connect to USB-A ports without hunting for an adapter.
Is the power supply safe for UK and European use?
Yes. The internal power supply accepts 100-240V, 50-60Hz input, which covers UK (230V, 50Hz), European, North American, and most worldwide mains voltages. A standard IEC power cable is included. If you are using this in the UK, you will need a standard IEC to UK plug cable or a UK IEC kettle lead — the same type used with desktop computers and monitors.
What's in the Box
- 1 x OWC Drive Dock U.2
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x Power Cable (IEC)
- 1 x User Guide
- OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (software download)
- 2-Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specifications
| Drive Bays | 2 (dual bay) |
| Supported Drive Types | 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch NVMe U.2 and SATA drives |
| Host Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s), USB-C |
| Backwards Compatibility | USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10Gb/s (1250 MB/s) — up to 1010 MB/s sequential |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Hot Swap Support | Yes |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Independent Power Switches | Yes — one per bay |
| Power Supply | Internal (no external power brick required) |
| AC Input | 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
| DC Output | +12V, 4A |
| Chipsets | VL822 Q8, Asm2362, Asm235cm |
| LED Indicators | Power, Activity |
| Housing Colour | Silver / Black |
| Housing Material | Aluminium and Plastic |
| Dimensions | 15.0 × 16.0 × 8.5 cm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Warranty | 2-year OWC Limited Warranty |
| SKU / Part Number | TCDRVDCKSN |
Compatibility
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 26.x Tahoe
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 11
- Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
Other OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 15.3.1 or later
- ChromeOS (latest version recommended)
- Android OS (latest version recommended)
- Linux
System Notes
- Requires a Mac, PC, Chromebook, or tablet with a USB or Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
- The OWC U2 Shuttle (4-drive) is not compatible with this dock — the OWC U2 ShuttleOne is compatible
- OWC Dock Ejector software (free download) is recommended for safe drive ejection on Mac and Windows
- M.2 NVMe drives require a U.2 to M.2 adapter (sold separately)
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