StarTech USB 3.1 Dual 3.5 Inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RAID

This USB 3.1 dual-bay drive enclosure makes it easy to add high-capacity, high-performance external data storage to your laptop or desktop computer. The dual-bay RAID enclosure supports two 3.5” SATA hard drives with ultra-fast data transfer speeds and configurable RAID modes.

High-speed, high-capacity data storage
• Create a high-capacity, external data storage solution with support for two 3.5” HDDs, SSDs or SSHDs. This 2-bay 3.5" drive enclosure delivers fast file transfer rates up to 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance. It supports SATA I, II and III and is enhanced with UASP to maximize the performance and speed of your SATA III drives. The dual-drive RAID enclosure provides an effective solution for creative professionals, office employees, researchers, and medical personnel to store, access, back up, and protect important files. It gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your data is safe, secure, and protected.

Increase performance and data redundancy through RAID
• With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG), which enables you to choose your preferred backup mode and customize your drive arrangement based on your storage requirements.

Designed for reliability and versatility
• To maximize both durability and reliability, the external RAID enclosure features an aluminum and plastic housing with a metal hard-drive mounting tray. It also features a built-in fan, to help dissipate operating heat and maintain an optimum operating environment for drive protection.

Hardware:
• Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1352R
• Compatible Drive Types: SATA
• Drive Installation: Fixed
• Drive Size: 3.5in
• Fan Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing
• Fan(s): Yes
• Fans: 1 - 50 mm
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Number of Drives: 2

Performance:
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• Max Drive Capacity: Tested up to 10TB
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• MTBF: 100,000 hours
• RAID: Yes
• Supported RAID Modes: RAID 0 (Striped Disks), RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks), JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks), BIG (Spanning or Concatenation)
• TRIM Support: Yes
• Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps)
• UASP Support: Yes

Connector(s):
• Drive Connectors: 2 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-B (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)

Indicators:
• LED Indicators: 1 - Power, 2 - Drive Activity

Power:
• Center Tip Polarity: Positive
• Input Current: 1.0A
• Input Voltage: 100 - 240 AC
• Output Current: 3.0A
• Output Voltage: 12V DC
• Plug Type: M
• Power Consumption (In Watts): 36W
• Power Source: AC Adapter Included

Environmental:
• Humidity: 5%~95% RH
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)

Physical Characteristics:
• Color: Black
• Material: Aluminum and Plastic
• Product Height: 12.5 cm
• Product Length: 19 cm
• Product Width: 75 mm
• Weight of Product: 1 kg

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.

• 1x dual-bay enclosure
• 1x universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
• 1x USB-A to USB-B cable
• 1x USB-C to USB-B cable
• 1x enclosure stand
• 8x drive screws
• 1x quick-start guide