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product_id: 60769738
title: "Freecom 35296 Quattro Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drives - Compatible with USB 2.0/FireWire400/800/eSATA"
brand: "freecom"
price: "€ 142.18"
currency: EUR
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# Supports 2.5" & 3.5" SATA HDDs 4 versatile interfaces Fanless silent operation Freecom 35296 Quattro Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drives - Compatible with USB 2.0/FireWire400/800/eSATA

**Brand:** freecom
**Price:** € 142.18
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your storage game—dock, swap, and conquer with Freecom Quattro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Freecom 35296 Quattro Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drives - Compatible with USB 2.0/FireWire400/800/eSATA by freecom
- **How much does it cost?** € 142.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- freecom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Instantly converts internal SATA drives to external with zero hassle—no tools, no fuss.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows and Mac OS, making it the go-to dock for every pro.
- • **Effortless Drive Swapping:** Hot-swap multiple drives quickly to streamline backups, cloning, and data recovery like a boss.
- • **Quad-Interface Flexibility:** Seamlessly connect via USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, or eSATA for blazing-fast data transfers.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Backup Buddy:** Fanless design ensures silent operation—perfect for focused workspaces and late-night backups.

## Overview

The Freecom 35296 Quattro Docking Station transforms any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive into a versatile external storage device. Featuring four connection options—USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA—it offers broad compatibility and fast data transfer speeds. Its fanless design guarantees silent operation, while tool-free installation and hot-swapping capabilities make it ideal for professionals managing multiple drives or performing quick backups and cloning tasks.

## Description

Product Description Have an older hard drive laying around after a system upgrade? Are you a system administrator who needs to install multiple new hard drives? Looking for a good solution to easily connect and use your internal hard drive?Look no further - the Freecom Hard Drive Dock Quattro provides the solution: a docking station that turns any internal 2.5” and 3.5” SATA hard drive into an external drive.Simply click your internal hard drive in the dock, and it instantly becomes available to you. It will show up as a separate driveletter in your operating system, just like any other external device that you connect to your computer.You can connect the Freecom Hard Drive Dock Quattro to all computers and Macs thanks to the four diff erent connections: USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire400 and FireWire800. Either of these connections ensure speed and ease of use.There is simply no easier way to install and use an internal drive. An intelligent and convenient storage solution - by Freecom. Manufacturer's Description Have an older hard drive laying around after a system upgrade? Are you a system administrator who needs to install multiple new hard drives? Looking for a good solution to easily connect and use your internal hard drive?Look no further - the Freecom Hard Drive Dock Quattro provides the solution: a docking station that turns any internal 2.5” and 3.5” SATA hard drive into an external drive.Simply click your internal hard drive in the dock, and it instantly becomes available to you. It will show up as a separate driveletter in your operating system, just like any other external device that you connect to your computer.You can connect the Freecom Hard Drive Dock Quattro to all computers and Macs thanks to the four diff erent connections: USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire400 and FireWire800. Either of these connections ensure speed and ease of use.There is simply no easier way to install and use an internal drive. An intelligent and convenient storage solution - by Freecom. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains 1x Dock See more

Review: Great Piece of Kit... - What a find! I've used this with my MacBook Pro to clone its startup drive to a new Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive, and also to transfer my iTunes library from a 1TB to a 2TB disk... it works flawlessly, out of the box. I was a bit apprehensive about adaptors for 2.5" and 3.5" drives, but Freecom's solution is adaptor-free and works beautifully. I'm using it daisy-chained to an earlier FreeCom 1TB external via FireWire and the MacBook sees both drives, no problem. As long as the Quattro is plugged directly into the MacBook, it can also be used as a startup drive. Another nice touch is that Firewire 400, 800, eSATA and USB cables are provided, and the mains adaptor can be easily switched between UK and European sockets, so no need for a plug adaptor. I'd also echo all the positive comments about noise and cooling. My only quibble is that when inserted, the drives seem to sit ever so slightly skew, which at first made me think I hadn't inserted them properly. Other than that, this is a fantastic product at a good price when compared to other, far-less flexible enclosures out there.
Review: Does the job - Nice array of connections. Firewire 800 I've daisy chained to another drive. Only running a few weeks but no problems yet. (running this product with a 2T WD green - keeps cool silent running, great backup drive). Pros Comes with decent cables. The connection sockets at the rear seem nice and solid. Quick to swap drives Cons: Some care needs taking to slot in a drive, and not as snug as I'd like; maybe due to varying sizes of drives. There is some play and drive could flap about, not ideal if the drive is accidentally knocked, I've wedged some paper to firm up slot. I can't say that build quality could withstand frequent swapping of drives. The power button doesn't feel very positive, its a very stiff plastic push button which feels it might break if you press too hard. The blue LED is a bit too bright. Quality I'd say should be around the £30 mark, but most enclosures seem pricey against quality. Having said that it hasn't broken yet, and drive performance doesn't seem impaired. Works OK - but longevity unknown, can always find another enclosure if it fails without losing the backup drive.

## Features

- Easy to install & use docking station for all internal 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs
- No need to open your computer to connect your HDDs
- Four interfaces: USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800/eSATA
- No cooling fan ensures quiet operation
- Ideal for quickly making backups/quick formatting, drive imaging, etc

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004BHADPA |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Brand | Freecom |
| Colour | black, silver |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (293) |
| Date First Available | 16 Nov. 2010 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Hard Drive Dock |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hardware Platform | Universal |
| Item Weight | 420 g |
| Item model number | 35296 |
| Manufacturer | Freecom |
| Number of Firewire Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.4 + |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.6 x 9.5 x 7.7 cm; 420 g |
| Series | HARD DRIVE DOCK QUATTRO |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Freecom
- **Colour:** black, silver
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04021801352965
- **Hardware interface:** USB 2.0
- **Item weight:** 420 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** Freecom
- **Number of ports:** 1
- **Total USB ports:** 1

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Piece of Kit...
*by T***R on 25 August 2011*

What a find! I've used this with my MacBook Pro to clone its startup drive to a new Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive, and also to transfer my iTunes library from a 1TB to a 2TB disk... it works flawlessly, out of the box. I was a bit apprehensive about adaptors for 2.5" and 3.5" drives, but Freecom's solution is adaptor-free and works beautifully. I'm using it daisy-chained to an earlier FreeCom 1TB external via FireWire and the MacBook sees both drives, no problem. As long as the Quattro is plugged directly into the MacBook, it can also be used as a startup drive. Another nice touch is that Firewire 400, 800, eSATA and USB cables are provided, and the mains adaptor can be easily switched between UK and European sockets, so no need for a plug adaptor. I'd also echo all the positive comments about noise and cooling. My only quibble is that when inserted, the drives seem to sit ever so slightly skew, which at first made me think I hadn't inserted them properly. Other than that, this is a fantastic product at a good price when compared to other, far-less flexible enclosures out there.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job
*by J***S on 25 May 2013*

Nice array of connections. Firewire 800 I've daisy chained to another drive. Only running a few weeks but no problems yet. (running this product with a 2T WD green - keeps cool silent running, great backup drive). Pros Comes with decent cables. The connection sockets at the rear seem nice and solid. Quick to swap drives Cons: Some care needs taking to slot in a drive, and not as snug as I'd like; maybe due to varying sizes of drives. There is some play and drive could flap about, not ideal if the drive is accidentally knocked, I've wedged some paper to firm up slot. I can't say that build quality could withstand frequent swapping of drives. The power button doesn't feel very positive, its a very stiff plastic push button which feels it might break if you press too hard. The blue LED is a bit too bright. Quality I'd say should be around the £30 mark, but most enclosures seem pricey against quality. Having said that it hasn't broken yet, and drive performance doesn't seem impaired. Works OK - but longevity unknown, can always find another enclosure if it fails without losing the backup drive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent way to connect 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives
*by J***Y on 30 January 2012*

This is a great unit that comes with all the necessary different connector cables for USB / Firewire or SATA. It holds 1 drive at a time, and these are plugged vertically like a slice of toast into the slot on top of the dock. The slot has a hinged flap which fits around a 2.5" drive to keep dust out, and bends out of the way to accommodate a 3.5" drive. There is an illuminated power switch, and to change drives, you unmount it from the computer, press the switch to power down, swap drives, power on and away you go. This is just a dock, with no cooling fan (or noise). The drive stands vertically in the dock and relies on convection for cooling. The drive itself is almost entirely exposed and not protected by the dock, so this is probably best for ad-hoc connection of drives, rather than as a permanent connection for a heavily used drive. That being said, it would probably work fine in that role, it's just that it seems a bit vulnerable. I use it for connecting swappable back-up drives, and for mounting ad hoc drives for formatting etc. I used this to setup a new solid state drive (SSD) that I planned to replace my main HDD with. Connected via Firewire, I was amazed how fast it was when mounted externally in the dock. I could easily have kept the SSD as an externally mounted unit and still seen outstanding performance improvements relative to the existing conventional internal HDD. For me, the best use of this is for temporary connection of drives, particularly for back-ups, as it is quick and easy to connect 2.5" or 3.5" drives, which you can then store safely elsewhere. It's not particularly cheap, but the benefit of having a Firewire or SATA connection is that it is faster than USB, and you can create a bootable clone of your main HDD. If your main HDD should fail, you just put the clone in this dock, boot the computer from it (hold Option (Alt) down on a Mac while re-booting), and within a minute or so you are back up and running. To restore a failed HDD from a conventional backup can take a full day or longer and you'll still need a replacement HDD. If you need to upgrade or replace your cloned HDD, you can just get an inexpensive standard internal drive and plug it into the dock - no need for more expensive fancy drives with all the connectors.

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