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MAIWO Docking Station 4 Bay for 2.5 3.5 inch SATA External Hard Drive with eSATA Interface, USB 3.0 HDD SSD Cloner Duplicator, 72TB Capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Type: Dock
- HDD Count Supported: 4 HDD
- Number of Bay: 4 Bay
- Model #: K3084A
- $108.99 –
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IDE SATA Hard Drive HDD Dock Docking Docking Station One Button Backup + Card Reader USB 2.0 For 2.5" 3.5" IDE PATA SATA HDD SSD, Capacity 4TB Support, Offline Clone OTC - RTP892
- Color: Black
- AC Adapter: 12V / 3A
- Material: Plastic
- Maximum Capacity (per Bay): Up to 2TB
- Model #: DZ-ZHT-045-A
- $62.89 –
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TERRAMASTER D1 SSD M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - 1.2-Ton Crush-Proof/IP67 Waterproof/Dustproof, All-Aluminum Housing, Carrying Case Included, USB 3.2 10Gbps Type-C, Mobile Backup App Provided (Diskless)
- Brand: TerraMaster
- Series: SSD Enclosure
- Size: 1.8"L x 0.8"W x 4.5"H
- Color: Silver
- Model #: D1 SSD
- $39.99 –
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En-Labs ENU325SSDHTS 2.5" USB 3.0 HDD SATA External Hard Drive Disk Enclosure Case Box Support UASP for 7 & 9.5mm SATA I/II/III SSD and HDD
Limited time offer, ends 08/31
- Type: Enclosure
- Maximum Capacity (per Bay): Up to 1TB
- Package Contents: 1 x 2.5 inch HDD Enclosure 1 x 1.64ft USB Data Cable 1 x Screwdrive 1 x Screws package
- Model #: ENU325SSDHTS
- $14.19 –
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- Color: Green
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Plastic
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: MM2C3-GR-BP-A
- $19.99 –
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- Color: Gray
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Aluminum
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: M2PJH-C3-GY-BP
- $26.99 –
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ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) PCIe External Adapter NVMe Case for 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SSD up to 8TB, UASP Supported - M2PV
- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO M2PV
- Model: ORICO M2PV
- Size: Supports All Size
- Model #: M2PV-C3-BK-EP
- $17.99 –
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- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO-3559C3-US-BK-BP
- Size: 2.5" & 3.5"
- Color: Silver
- Model #: 9958RU3-US-SV-BP
- $199.99 –
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- Brand: ORICO
- Color: sliver
- AC Adapter: Yes
- Material: Aluminum
- Model #: 9928RU3-US-SV-BP
- $109.99 –
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MAIWO M.2 NVMe 10 Gbps SSD Enclosure, USB 3.2 Gen 2 to NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD Docking Station, Support UASP for NVMe SSD Size 2230/2242/2260/2280(up to 4TB)
- Brand: MAIWO
- Color: Gray
- External Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Dimensions: 7.87*3.93*1 inch
- Model #: K1696P
- $25.99 –
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MAIWO Dual Bay 3.5'' SATA HDD Docking Station with Cooling Fan, 10Gbps Type C SATA I II III External Hard Drive Raid Enclosure, 36TB Capacity, with RAID 0/1/Normal/Large Raid Modes
- Brand: MAIWO
- External Interface: USB 3.1
- Material: Aluminum
- Fan: Yes
- Model #: K35262C
- $119.99 –
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ORICO 5 Bay DAS Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 for SATA 3.5 inch SSDs HDDs Bracket-Free External Hard Drive Bay Max up to 110TB ( Alluminum Alloy) -9858U3
- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO DAS Pro 98 Series
- External Interface: USB 3.0
- AC Adapter: 150W Power
- Model #: 9858U3-US-GY-BP
- $159.99 –
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ORICO 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free Clear Hard Disk Case for 2.5 inch 7mm 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Max 6TB Support UASP(2139U3)
- Brand: ORICO
- Size: 2.5"
- Color: Transparent Clear
- External Interface: USB 3.0
- Model #: 2139U3-CR-EP
- $9.99 –
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- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO MSG-RC3-SV
- Size: mSATA to USB3.1 Type-C/USB-C External SSD Enclosure
- Color: Silver
- Model #: MSG-RC3-SV
- $89.99 –
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EN-Labs M.2NVMe & NGFF Duplicator Cloner Docking Station Dual-Bay 20Gbps USB C to PCIe M Key / SATA-based B+M Key NGFF SSD Dock Enclosure,Supports 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230
Limited time offer, ends 08/31
- Compatibility: Motherboard Chipsets
- Features: Fit for raspberry Pi B+,Pi2 B,Pi 3 ,set of 3 heatsinks These heatsinks have a layer of thermal adhesive that allow for easy installation on to your board. These heat sinks have profiles which are short enough to fit within standard Raspberry Pi cases. Pure copper heatsink thermal conductivity up to 401w / mk,good idear for processor,CPU and GPU cooling,Tested to fit the Raspberry Pi CPU / SoC,reduce the risk of hardware failure due to overheating. These heat sinks include adhesive thermal tape for efficient thermal transfer to the heat sink providing additional cooling to the IC. Also, it is easy to remove with a razor blade, so you can remove the heatsink without damaging the chips. These heat sinks can be used with other devices such as the Beaglebone to cool processor, regulators, etc. Installation Instructions: ...
- Model #: 11-001-099
- $94.99 –
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NVMe to USB Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.1 USB C to M.2 SSD NVMe PCIe Converter Adapter Type C Gen 2 10Gbps to M-Key HDD w/ Aluminum Case & Thermal Pad for 2280/2260/2242/2230
Limited time offer, ends 08/31
- Brand: En-Labs
- Color: Silver
- External Interface: USB 3.1 Type-C
- Material: Aluminum
- Model #: UC10GNVMESL
- $27.89 –
![ORICO 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III for 7mm and 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Tool Free [UASP Supported] Black (25PW1-U3)](https://c1.neweggimages.com/productimage/nb300/A1DSS2304130OE0M3EA.jpg "ORICO 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III for 7mm and 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Tool Free [UASP Supported] Black (25PW1-U3)")
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ORICO 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III for 7mm and 9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Tool Free [UASP Supported] Black (25PW1-U3)
- Brand: ORICO
- Size: 2.5"
- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.0
- Model #: 25PW1-U3-BK-EP
- $8.99 –
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EnLabs USB 3.1 5Gbps Type-C to M.2 NGFF (SATA) SSD Adapter Converter Enclosure for Socket 2 B/B+M Key NGFF - SATA-Bus 2280 2260 2242 2230 M.2 (NGFF) to USB-C - Black Aluminum Housing
Limited time offer, ends 08/31
- Brand: En-Labs
- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.1
- Material: Aluminum
- Model #: ENNGFF2U35GC
- $21.39 –
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TERRAMASTER D5 Hybrid HDD NVMe Enclosure - USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C 5Bay USB Storage Supports RAID 0/1/Single/JBOD Exclusive 2+3 RAID Hybrid Disk Array (Diskless)
- Brand: TerraMaster
- Series: 2 Bays + 3 x M.2 NVMe Slots
- Size: 2 Bays + 3 x M.2 NVMe Slots
- Color: Black
- Model #: D5 Hybrid
- $219.99 –
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ORICO M.2 SSD Storage Case - Compact EVA Protective Bag with Shockproof Design, Waterproof and Anti-Humidity
- Brand: ORICO
- Color: Black
- Model #: M2PH01-BK-BP
- $8.99 –
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- Color: Red
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Classic Plastic
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: CP25C3-RD-EP
- $16.99 –
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CORN NVMe to USB Adapter, M.2 SSD to USB 3.1 Type A Card, M.2 PCIe Based M Key Hard Drive Converter Reader as Portable SSD 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Bridge Chip Support Windows XP 7 8 10, MAC OS
- Color: Black
- Number of Bay: N/A
- Model #: DZ-Enclosure-017
- $32.99 –
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EnLabs mSATA to 2.5inch SATA Adapter Converter w/ 7mm Case Enclosure,2.5" SATA III to 3050 miniSATA Card with Metal Housing
Limited time offer, ends 08/31
- Brand: En-Labs
- Color: Black
- External Interface: SATA
- Material: Aluminum
- Model #: ENMSATA2SATA
- $13.19 –
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- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO-TXM2
- Color: Transparent Clear
- External Interface: USB 3.1 Type-C
- Model #: TXM2F-C3-GY-EP
- $15.99 –
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ORICO 3.5 Inch External Hard Drive Enclosure with Removable Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA 3.0 5Gbps for SATA 3.5 Inch HDD with 12V 2A Power Supply Adapter (16TB Max, Blue Display) 7688U3
- Size: 3.5"
- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.0
- AC Adapter: Yes
- Model #: 7688U3-US-BK-BP
- $25.99 –
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TERRAMASTER D1 SSD Plus 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - Aluminum M.2 Enclosure USB Type-C, Compatible with USB 4/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0, Thunderbolt 5/4/3, Mobile App for Data Backup Included (Diskless)
- Brand: TerraMaster
- Series: NVMe Enclosure
- Model: D1 SSD Plus - 40Gbps
- Size: 5.4"L x 2.5"W x 5.9"H
- Model #: D1 SSD Plus
- $119.99 –
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ORICO 20Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure with Cooling Fan, Ideal for Content Creators, Support 2230 2242 2260 2280(only M Key) Max 8TB
- Brand: ORICO
- Series: ORICO-COM2-U4-GY-BP
- Color: Gray
- External Interface: Type-C
- Model #: COM2-G20-GY-BP
- $49.99 –
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ORICO M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure Adapter Aluminum 6Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 with USB-C/USB-A 2-in-1 Data Cable Supports B-Key or B&M Key, Support Size 2230/2242/2260/2280 SSDs - Gray
- Color: Gray
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Aluminum
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: M211C3-GY-BP
- $26.99 –
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ORICO 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure USB C, 6Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 External SATA Drive Case for 2.5inch 9.5mm 7mm SSD HDD Up to 6TB, Tool Free UASP Blue
- Brand: ORICO
- Size: 2.5"
- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.1
- Model #: 2588C3-V1-BL-EP
- $10.99 –
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MAIWO 2 Bay 3.5 inch SATA External RAID Enclosure for Data Backup Storage, 10Gbps Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station to USB3.1 Type-C, Max 36TB Capacity Support RAID 0 /1 /Large(JBOD) /Normal Mode
- Brand: MAIWO
- Size: 3.5" SATA
- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.1 Type-C
- Model #: K35272C
- $119.99 –
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- Color: Black
- External Interface: USB 3.2
- Material: Classic Plastic
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: 9620-C3-BK-BP
- $39.99 –
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- Color: Gray
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Aluminum
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: CM2C3-G2-GY-BP
- $23.99 –
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- Color: Rose Gold
- External Interface: USB Type C
- Material: Aluminum
- Type: Enclosure
- Model #: M231C3-RG-BP
- $26.99 –
How to Buy a Hard Drive Enclosure
Introduction
External hard drives are useful for a variety of purposes, why not create your own with a hard drive enclosure? By using an enclosure, you will have the ability to use an internal hard drive or solid state drive of your choice. Alternatively, if you have multiple internal hard drives that you want to use externally, consider a hard drive dock. If the customizability of a hard drive enclosure or dock appeals to you, NeweggBusiness offers some considerations that will help you select the ideal solution.
Special Features
In this section, NeweggBusiness will outline some special features that you will find in some hard drive docks and enclosures.
Hot Swapping
The ability to hot swap a hard drive means that you can remove and replace the drive without the need to restart the computer. To the operating system, the enclosure or dock will still show as being connected even if the hard drive has been removed. It is a feature that makes backing up data to multiple hard drives a more time-efficient process.
Cloning/Duplication
Cloning or duplicating a hard drive means mirroring all the contents to an image file or another hard drive. It is more comprehensive than copying and pasting files, as cloning captures all data on the drive and not just visible files. With some dual-bay docks, cloning can be as simple as inserting two hard drives and pressing a button to begin the process.
Redundant Array of Independent Disks/Drives (RAID)
A RAID array is a method of setting up multiple hard drives so that they appear and function as a single volume. A RAID setup can be used to improve read/write performance and decrease the likelihood of total data loss, depending on how it is configured.
Just a Bunch of Disks/Drives (JBOD)
Similar to a RAID setup, a JBOD array consists of multiple hard drives. But with JBOD, you can choose to have the drives appear as distinct volumes or one volume.
However, when the drives are set up to appear as one to the operating system, data is not striped or mirrored like how it is in a RAID array. Instead, the JBOD writes data to a drive until it is at capacity and then continues on another drive.
Enclosure or Dock
Below, NeweggBusiness details the differences between external hard drive enclosures and docks.
Enclosure
An enclosure is a case that houses an internal hard drive to protect it and adapt the internal connectors for external use. Similar to external hard drives, enclosures come in a variety of sizes and form factors.
Some smaller cases for instance, can convert laptop hard drives into portable solutions. On the other end of the spectrum, there large enclosures that can accommodate multiple hard drives and manage them in RAID and JBOD configurations.
Dock
Compared to an enclosure, a hard drive dock fulfills a slightly different role. A dock is ideal if you have multiple hard drives and frequently switch between them. For that reason, many docks support hot swapping. Some dual-bay hard drive docks also have duplication functionality built-in.