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The 8 Best external raid enclosures of 2024

Are you trying to find external raid enclosures among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!

We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling external raid enclosures on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 15 hours of research and did 33 external raid enclosures tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!

An overview of our top picks

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The best external raid enclosures you can buy today

No. 1
Mediasonic Raid USB 3.1 2 Bay 2.5” & 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure – USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps | USB-C | USB Type C (HUR5-SU31C)
  • Hardware embedded Raid controller ensure data integrity with redundant back up capability, support Single Mode, JBOD Mode, Raid 0 Mode, and Raid 1 Mode
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer rate up to 10Gbps. USB-C / USB Type C Interface.
  • Support all brand of 2.5-inch & 3.5-inch SATA SSD / HDD up to 18TB per drive, and support SATA III 6.0Gbps speed.
  • Support UASP for faster transfer rate, LED light indicator for system status monitoring.
  • S.M.A.R.T function with built-in temperature sensor control. Please Note: 4Kn hard drive is supported. However, Power Disabled Feature hard drive is NOT supported. For example: WD Enterprise HDD and HGST HDD.
  • Operating Sytem Requirement: Windows 10 / 11 | Mac OSX
  • Download User Manual at Product Guides and Documents Below
No. 2
2 Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure, cenmate External USB 3.0/USB C to SATA RAID HDD Docking Station Support RAID 0, RAID 1, Normal, JBOD for 2.5"/3.5" HDD SSD RAID Storage 2x16TB
  • cenmate dual bay HDD RAID enclosure supports 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD for 4 RAID modes (RAID 0, RAID 1, Normal, JBOD), max capacity up to 32TB( 16TB for each hard disk). With indicator lights to monitor the operating status of each hard drive. It‘s a ideal hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.
  • Comes with the USB 3.0/USB C cable that support the UASP, which can make the transfer speed up to 5Gbps, reduce the utilization efficiency of the CPU, promote the transfer speed and performance.
  • Adopt dual chips, ensures the continuous and stable data transfer. Moreover, this hard driver enclosure is powered by the 12V power adapter, provides the stable power supply and safe data transfer environment.
  • This RAID HDD enclosure is made of aluminum which has an excellent heat dissipation, plus one built-in 2.8 inches silent cooling fan, provide the efficient heat dissipation for your hard drive under a long working status.
  • Wide Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 2000 / Me/ XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 8.1 /Win 10/ Win 11, Mac OS 9.1/10 and high versions. It's also backward compatible with USB 2.0 connection. Plug and play, no driver needed. If your external hard drive dose not appear as disk in "My PC", you need to format it and create a new partition to use it, but please bakc it up before you format it.
No. 3
GODO 2.5 inch Dual Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure,USB3.0 to 2.5" SATA I/II/III HDDs SSDs RAID External Enclosure,Support UASP Trim & Max 16TB,RAID 0/1/JBOD/PM Mode,Aluminum,Black
  • 【Widly Compatibility】GODO 2 Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure supports 2 x 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs. support 7/8. 1/10, Mac OS X 10. 6 or above, Linux Ubuntu 10. Kernel 2. 6. 38) or above
  • 【USB3.0 Ultra Fast Speed】This GODO 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure equips with advanced chip and USB 3.0 output interface, the transfer speed can reach 6Gbps when using device with Windows 8.1 and above operating system and UASP TRIM USB Protocol.1G files are transferred in 3 seconds.
  • 【RAID 4 Array Modes】GODO Raid hard drive adapter support 4 Raid Mode:RAID 0 (FAST) / RAID 1 (Mirror/SAFE) / JOBD(Large Capacity)/ NORMAL (PM) , with this 2 bay raid sata ssd/hdd enclosure you can easily switch disks by raid mode switch
  • 【High Performance】Each bay supports 8TB expansion, max. 16TB Capacity in total.Tool Free Installation,Hot Swapping / Plug and Play,Independent Power Cable (USB3.0 A to Micro USB).(NOTE: additional power is required when using this enclosure)
  • 【Triple Heat Dissipation with Fan】1. Aluminum alloy shell, fast heat dissipation, 2. Air absorption and heat conduction, no fear of high temperature. The honeycomb type heat conduction through the front panel is coupled with a heat dissipation fan to suck out the internal hot air at one time to increase the air flow speed, which can quickly dissipate heat. 3. A heat dissipation hole is provided at the other end of the fan to allow the air to flow quickly and dissipate heat.
No. 4
Yottamaster 5 Bay USB C RAID Enclosure, Aluminum 5 Bay 2.5/3.5 inch External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure Support RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/Clear,Mac Style - for Personal Storage at Home&Office [PS500RC3]
  • 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay RAID hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully.
  • 【Flexible RAID for Customized Work Need】It supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD(SPAN)/CLONE RAID modes. You can optimize/simplify your workflow by chosing suitable RAID configuration. You can choose hardware RAID for easy set without downloading application, or you can use Software RAID to set/manage RAID modes. It is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.
  • 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 5 bay USB C enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
  • 【For 2.5/3.5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with five removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Five indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever.
  • 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】This multi bay hard drive enclosure adopt USB3.1 protocol, transfer rate up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.1 Type C interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
No. 5
MAIWO Dual Bay RAID Enclosure for 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive, USB3.1 GEN2 10Gbps Speed, 36TB Capacity, External HDD RAID Docking Station
  • 【Compatibility】This dual bay hard drive raid enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD. Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac10 and above, Linux.
  • 【10Gbps High-Speed】The 2 bay raid sata hard drive enclosure equips with fast and reliable ASM1352R chipset and USB3.1 GEN2 type-C output interface with 10Gbps transfer speed, support UASP Acceleration Protocol.【NOTE】2.5/3.5’’ sata drive can only reach max 6Gbps under UASP control due to the limitations of the hard disk itself.
  • 【Multiple RAID Modes】This RAID Enclosure supports RAID 0(FAST), RAID 1(Mirror/SAFE), LARGE, NORMAL, you can easily switch mode by raid mode switch to set different reliable and high-performance storage system, can meet a variety of work requirements.【NOTE】please back up important data before setting raid mode, initialize and format if using new drives.
  • 【Superior Ventilation】This hdd raid enclosure equips with built-in cooling fan with two-speed and full aluminium body. Through the honeycomb heat conduction holes on the front panel and the rear cooling fan, the hot air inside will be sucked out to increase the air flow speed, flow and heat can be fleeting! Help to increase service life of hard drives and maintain high data transfer speed.
  • 【Function】36TB Capacity / Two Data Cables: C to C + C to A (80cm) / 12V 4A Power Adapter / Material: Aluminum alloy Case + ABS Plastic Bracket / Item Size: 184x113x65mm, 470g
No. 6
QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless)
  • Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup
  • Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS
  • 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless)
  • Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks
  • Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable
  • Lockable drive Bays. NOTE : The TR-004 does not support the following: the TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431, TS-431U, and NAS models that cannot be updated to QTS 4.3.6 (or later). The TR-004 can only be used as an individual storage pool or volume on the NAS. Its storage pool/volume cannot be combined into the connected NAS. NAS applications cannot be installed on the TR-004. Drives can only be migrated from one TR-004 to another TR-004. The files and data stored on drives moved to/from a NAS (or another device) will not be recognized.
No. 7
Syba 5 Bay 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD External USB 3.0 / eSATA RAID Hard Drive Enclosure Support 80TB & RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD RAID Mode SY-ENC50122
  • Supports all brands of 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard disk drive up to 16TB per drive up to 5 x 16TB with a maximum support of 80TB.
  • Raid Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, Raid 10, SPAN, and JBOD.
  • eSATA interface requires Port Multiplier with FIS-based switching on main computer to enable access to multiple HDDs simultaneously.
  • USB 3.0 interface provides maxium speed up to 5 Gb/s. UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux.
  • The tray-less design provides a simple way of HDD removal and installation – simply pull the handle to insert or withdraw the HDDs.
No. 8
ORICO Raid Enclosure 4 Bay 3.5 Inch USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Aluminum Magnetic SATA III Disk Storage Case for Office and Home Storage Expansion Up to 64TB(4X16TB), NS400RU3
  • 【4 Bay Raid External Enclosure】-- The 4 bay hdd enclosure can support about 7 kinds of raid modes, you can use the raid function to combine your hard drive or improve your data transmission rate. More raid modes the 4 bay enclosure supports, more convenient in your daily work and life.
  • 【64TB Large Capacity Enclosure】-- The 4 bay sata enclosure can fits 3.5inch and 2.5inch with a bracket SATA SSD and HDD, and each slot can support up to 16TB hard disk, altogether 64TB, good for data storage and expansion for enterprises, self-media workers and who works with much data transfer. You can also use it to store large games, work materil, your family memories and backup of camera video.
  • 【Faster Enclosure, 1GB Files for 3 Seconds】-- By adopting high quality chip controller, the drive bay enclosure supports SATA III protocol, the data transfer rate can reach up to 5Gbps(MAX), it can backward compatible with USB2.0/1.0, very stability and easy to carry the huge data interaction of enterprise, reduce the delay.
  • 【Fast Cooling Hard Disk Enclosure】-- The drive bay enclosure is make by 4mm thickness aluminum board body and magnetic enclosure door. There's a cooling fan which the diameter is 92mm built in the usb drive bay enclosure, with a honeycomb dissipation cover at the back of the enclosure, they can helps the acceleration of the flowing wind and heat-dissipation, also can prolong the service life of the hard drive and the 4 bay enclosure.
  • 【Widely Compatibility of the Enclosure】-- The 4 bay sata enclosure can compatible with Windows XP/ 7/ 8 /8.1/ 10/ VISTA/ Linux/ Mac 9.1/10.2 or higher. All ORICO products purchased through Amazon include an 12-month quality assurance and lifetime technical support. If you have any problem you are dissatisfied with the product, just let us know and we promise to make it right.
No. 9
MAIWO Dual Bay External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure for 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III HDD SSD, RAID 0/1/LARGE/PM, USB 3.0 6Gbps Bandwidth, Support UASP, 16TB Capacity
  • 【Compatibility】This Dual Bay SATA Hard Drive RAID Enclosure supports 2.5 inch 7mm 9.5mm SATA HDD and SSD. (NOTE: additional power is required when using this enclosure, a Micro USB to USB3.0 Type-A power cable is included.)
  • 【USB 3.0 5Gbps Transfer Speed】The 2.5 inch SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure equips with JMS561 chip and USB 3.0 output interface, the transfer speed can reach 6Gbps when using device with Windows 8.1 and above operating system and UASP USB Protocol.
  • 【4 RAID Modes】Support 4 Raid Mode: NORMAL (PM) / RAID 0 (FAST) / RAID 1 (Mirror/SAFE) / LARGE (Large Capacity), with this dual bay raid enclosure you can easily switch disks by raid mode switch.
  • 【Support 16TB Hard Drive Installation】Each bay supports 8TB 2.5 inch SSD installation, with a total capacity of 16TB.
  • 【Performance】10mins Auto Sleep / Tool Free Installation / Hot Swapping / Plug and Play / Independent Power Cable
No. 10
TERRAMASTER D2-310 USB Type C External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure USB3.1 (Gen1) 2-Bay RAID Storage Support RAID 0/1/Single (Diskless)
  • Up to 40TB storage capacity. D2-310 can support two (2) SATA hard drives, is compatible with 20TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive, and has a total storage capacity up to 40TB. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. HDD's are not included.). D2-310 is equipped with brand new USB type-C high-speed interface, and also works with the computers possessing the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
  • Compatible with various hard drives including 3.5" SATA hard drives, 2.5" SATA hard drives and SSD. The product might not be able to detect the newly installed hard drives that had been used on other devices before. For the security of the data, please format the hard drives on the D2-310 before use.
  • Adopts real SUPERSPEED USB3.1(Gen1) Type-C interface, the read/write speed is up to 410MB/s. Copy a 1GB video in only 2-3 seconds.
  • Multiple RAIDs supported. D2-310 supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SINGLE which can better satisfy various demands of users. In RAID 1, data will be in a mirror backup. When there is a damaged hard drive, you can directly replace the hard drive, and the data will be recovered automatically. This provides an absolute security guarantee for the data.
  • Various applications. Great for data backup, video editing, storage of R&D technical documents, archival backup, music libraries, financial records, storage of video surveillance recordings and corporate data storage. Featuring an aluminum-alloy shell and low-noise fans, D2-310 is extremely solid and reliable with good heat dissipation capabilities and low noise production.
No. 11
Yottamaster 5 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure, Aluminum USB RAID Enclosure for 2.5/3.5 Inch SATA HDD SSD Support 5 x 16TB, Mac Style Direct Attached Storage (DAS) - [PS500RU3]
  • 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully.
  • 【Flexible RAID for Customized Work Need】It supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD(SPAN)/CLONE RAID modes. You can optimize/simplify your workflow by chosing suitable RAID configuration. You can choose hardware RAID for easy set without downloading application, or you can use Software RAID to set/manage RAID modes. It is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.
  • 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 5 bay enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
  • 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with five removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of six trays, extra screws are provided, Get it at ASIN:B083S8VDQK. Five indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever.
  • 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】This 5 bay hdd enclosure adopt USB3.0 protocol, transfer rate up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
No. 12
MAIWO NVMe RAID Enclosure Dual Bay, M.2 NVMe SSD Reader with RAID 0/RAID 1/PM/Large, USB3.2 GEN2x2 20Gbps, 8TB Capacity, Tool Free, Support M-Key 2230/2242/2260/2280
  • 【Compatibility】This Dual Bay NVMe M.2 Enclosure is compatible with M.2 NVMe B-Key SSD in size 2230/2242/2260/2280 (DO NOT SUPPORT M.2 SATA SSD)
  • 【20Gbps High Speed】The 2 Bay M.2 Docking Station equips with JMS586R chipset, USB3.2 GEN2x2 output interface and 20Gbps C-to-C data cable, the theoretical transfer speed can reach 2000MB/S (20Gbps).
  • 【4 RAID Modes】This NVMe RAID Enclosure supports RAID 0/RAID 1/PM/LARGE (NOTE: please back up data before setting raid mode to avoid losing important data.)
  • 【Wide Application】This M.2 External Drive Bay Storage Case comes with two data cables: 20Gbps C-to-C cable and 10Gbps C-to-A cable, can be connected to Laptop, Desktop, TV, Phone(should support OTG), Router, etc. And it is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux.
  • 【Performance】Up to 8TB Capacity / 3mins Auto Sleep / LED Indicator / Tool Free Installation / Plug and Play / Independent 5V 3A Power Adapter / Aluminum Alloy Case / Excellent Heat Dissipation
  • 【If set RAID mode unsuccessfully, please refer to "How to Set RAID Mode" at "Videos for this product", also manufacturer customer service is online all the time.】
No. 13
TERRAMASTER D2-320 USB RAID Enclosure – USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C 2Bay RAID Storage Supports RAID 0, 1, Single, JBOD (Diskless)
  • High Speed: The D2-320 hard drive enclosure adopts USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol for high-speed data transmission up to 10Gbps. With 2 hard drives in RAID 0, the read/write speed can reach up to 521MB/s (SATA III HDD 8TB x 2). With 2 SSD’s in RAID 0, the read speed can reach 1075MB/s (SATA III 1TB SSD x 2).
  • Multiple RAIDs supported: The D2-320 is a hardware RAID enclosure and it supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SINGLE which can better satisfy various demands of users. In RAID 1, data will be in a mirror backup. When there is a damaged hard drive, you can directly replace the hard drive, and the data will be recovered automatically. This provides an absolute security for the data.
  • Super-large Storage Space: The D2-320 USB storage enclosure can support up to two 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, as well as 2.5" SATA SSD, with a maximum capacity of 22TB per drive, providing users with up to 44TB (22TB x 2) of storage space.
  • Better Heat Dissipation: The D2-320 HDD enclosure has an intelligent temperature-controlled and low-noise fan that automatically adjusts its speed based on the temperature of the hard disk. This feature ensures that the hard disk operates at its best temperature and provides better heat dissipation.
  • Convenient to swap hard drives: The D2-320 external hard drive enclosure features a tool-free hard drive tray design that allows for easy installation and removal of hard drives without the need for any tools. Furthermore, the D2-320 incorporates a brand new Push-lock unique design from TerraMaster, which automatically locks the hard drive tray when you insert the hard drive, preventing the hard drive from falling out or disconnecting.
No. 14
Syba SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure – Supports USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface, Black
  • Supports up to four HDDs in a single unit with a capacity of up to 18TB per drive. Port-Multiplier(normal) mode- showing 4 HDDs respectively
  • The Forced Convection Process helps speed up the air circulation and heat ventilation to effectively cool the drive and whole system for stable operation and an extended lifespan
  • No A/C Adapter Required. Direct DC Power Connection to the Unit
  • Adjustable cooling fan with 3 speeding setting (low, high, and auto)
No. 15
ORICO 4 Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure USB C Independent Bracket Aluminum 3.5 Inch External Hard Drive Bay for 2.5''/3.5''HDD/SSD Up to 80TB Support RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal RAID-WS400RC3
  • [Support 80TB Capacity] - 4 bay hard drive enclosures can support all 3.5 inch SATA hard disks with a max of up to 4x20TB capacity. LED indicator monitoring the working status with red light warning and blue light normal to improve security of hard disks.
  • [Aluminum Heat Dissipation ] - USB C hard drive enclosure built-in 80mm cooling fan, Made of an aluminum alloy and design of large-area honeycomb holes in the front and rear panel can help the heat dissipation.
  • [Secure installation] - 3.5 External hard drive enclosure included separate ABS mounting brackets compatible 2.5''/3.5'' HDD SSD, Screws mounting is more stable, effective anti-vibration and displacement
  • [Support RAID Mode] - The external hard drive enclosure 4 bay RAID supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal RAID Mode which can meet different work requirements, and enlarge the ways of working habits. With manual RAID Set and software management, more friendly
  • [Transfer Speed Excellence] - Multi hard drive enclosure compatible with type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, and maximize the transmission rate of the SATA interface up to 5Gbps that 1G files transfer in a second so you can multitask with ease.
  • [Multi-protection] - Anti-over voltage, over-current, overheat, short-circuit, leakage, and other multiple protection designs include a 10-minute auto sleep mode to ensure the security of data transmission of the data external hard drive enclosure. Compatible with Supports Windows XP / Vista / 7/8, Mac OS X 10.2/ Linux.and higher
No. 17
FD Duo RAID - Portable External 2.5" 2 Bay RAID Enclosure for HDD and SSD with Transfer Speed up to 1000MB/s - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C - RAID0/RAID1/JBOD - Black (DMR000E)
  • Fantom Drives Duo Mobile 2.5" 2 Bay SSD RAID enclosure is built with tough aluminum body and allows configurations of RAID0, RAID1, and JBOD
  • Fantom Drives Duo supports dual bay 2.5" 7mm SATA hard drives and SSD. Duo is a true portable device as it is a hardware RAID and does not need any softwares to use the device. As it is not dependent on a software, it also reduces the use of CPU compared to a software RAID
  • Blazing FAST speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps - comes with USB C - USB A Cable and USB C - USB C cable. Backwards compatible to USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
  • Compatible with Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 10 or newer), Mac OS X or newer (great for MacBook Pro / Time Machine backup), PlayStation (PS4), Xbox One (Original, S, X)
  • Comes with Duo aluminum enclosure, external powers supply, USB C - A cable, USB C - C cable, manual. 1 Year limited Warranty
No. 18
Yottamaster 2 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5' & 3.5' SATA Hard Drives, USB3.0 RAID Enclosure Support 36TB & RAID 0/1/JBOD/Clone/PM, RAID Drive Storage for Video Photo Backup [FS2RU3]
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Yottamaster 2 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Hard Drives, USB3.0 RAID Enclosure Support 36TB & RAID 0/1/JBOD/Clone/PM, RAID Drive Storage for Video Photo Backup [FS2RU3]
  • 【Transportable, Flexible Storage Solution】The transportable 2 bay hard drive enclosure hardware RAID solution with SATAIII 6Gbps transfer offering content creators large capacity and high-powered performance. Supports RAID 0/1/JBOD/CLONE/PM RAID modes. Featuring a versatile USB 3.0 Type-B interface to meet the needs of the flexible storage.
  • 【36TB Enterprise-class Storage Capacity】This dual bay raid enclosure supports 2 hard drives(2.5"/3.5") with a maximum capacity of 36 TB and 18 TB for single disk. With two indicator lights to monitor the operating status of each hard drive. Plug-and-play hot swapping. Manage media from multiple cameras on location or in the studio with up to 36TB of RAID storage in one system.
  • 【For 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD & SSD】Yottamaster 2 bay hdd enclosure designed for both 2.5 inch SATA and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSDs. Its removable aluminum trays facilitate easy installation and replacement of drives. The included screws securely fix the hard drives to the trays, effectively protecting them from shock and interface damage.
  • 【6Gbps Transfer Rate】This raid hard drive enclosure adopt SATA III protocol, with a transfer speed up to 5Gbps(MAX). Support UASP, which makes it 20% faster than conventional USB 3.0. Compatible with most Windows and Mac and Linux systems. Provide flexible storage for demanding workflows.
  • 【40mm Silent Fan Inside】The 2 Bay USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure is all Aluminum design. With front and rear cooling holes. An ultra durable aluminum enclosure provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra 40mm rear fan accelerate air convection and keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation. Meanwhile supported 10mins Intelligent Sleep(Note: The Auto-sleep time can be adjusted/canceled.)
No. 19
Yottamaster 5 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure 2.5"&3.5" SATA HDD/SSD Enclosure with 80mm RGB Silent Fan,Supports 90TB Max and RAID 0/1/3/5/10/Span/Clone/Normal RAID Modes - [DF5RU3]
  • 【Enjoy All Games You Like】5 bay hard drives can be mounted in this device, support with up to 90TB (5 x 18TB) large capacity. A massive collection of newest or classic games, now you can store them all together. Gamers have never had this degree of storage for what they fascinated. No longer be forced to miss out some of the truly interesting/intense games with this immense and gaming-focused external storage system.
  • 【See a Visually Stunning World】A 80mm RGB Silent Fan is located between the Translucent Frames on both sides. Lights will auto-changed from one color to the next, blursing the line between fiction and reality, and creating deepper gaming immersion. The main frame built by unibody aluminum. The large fan help to pull out the hot air from inside the enclosure, keeping the the hard drive cool during long hours of operation.
  • 【5 SATA 3.5/2.5-inch Drive Bays】 Yottamaster 5 bay USB3.0 RAID HDD enclosure designed for both 2.5 inch SATA and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSDs. It comes with 5 aluminum removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's.The included screws securely fix the hard drives to the trays, effectively protecting them from shock and interface damage.
  • 【Powerfully Easy RAID】Supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/Span/Clone/Normal RAID modes, you can configure multiple RAID modes at the flick of an easy-access switch for your specific needs. Or you can download the SoftRAID management, creating, managing and monitoring RAID mode you set.
  • 【Wide Project Applicability】Convenient USB3.0 Type-B 5Gbps ports for peripherals and mobile devices. Reliable power supply-Up to 280W instantaneous power and output in 150W rated power, which will ensure the entire operation be safety and stable. It's also applicable to your other workingflow, like digital imaging, media ingest/manage, video production, video editing and system backups ,etc.
  • 【Hard Drive Usage Note】If you are using a brand new hard drive, it may need to be formatted and partitioned before it can be recognized by the computer. Please remember to back up your data.
SaleNo. 20
Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)
  • Support Dual 2. 5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD/SD HD (hard drive not included)
  • Usb 3. 0 at super speed up to 5Gbps; Support Individual)/RAID 0/RAID 1; Auto RAID 1 rebuild; support UASP
  • Support SATAIII at 6Gbps; capacity support over 2TB per drive*; USB Micro-B connector for additional power; LED for power on/standby/activities/RAID configuration
  • Aluminum housing with front vents for maximum heat dissipation; power input with DC 5V/2a adapter; support 7/8. 1/10, Mac OS X 10. 6 or above, Linux Ubuntu 10. Kernel 2. 6. 38) or above
  • Perfect for SSD for ultra fast speed
  • Provided AC adapter Require If you are not sure your installed drive(s) power requirements

How to choose a good external raid enclosures

Does the idea of finding a fantastic external raid enclosures make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!

Your presence here indicates that you are interested in external raid enclosures. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top external raid enclosures products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?

First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top external raid enclosures on the market right now!

The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:

Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top external raid enclosures brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.

Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top external raid enclosures based on those.

Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.

Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.

Customer ratings:  Would it be accurate to suggest that the external raid enclosures were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.

Customer Reviews: Like ratings,  provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.

Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good external raid enclosures, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.

Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your external raid enclosures.

Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting external raid enclosures for months and years to come.

Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.

Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.

These are the standards by which we selected our external raid enclosures. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.

Why should you believe us?

There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what external raid enclosures should you purchase in 2022?

This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on external raid enclosures.