10 best western digital hard drive enclosures

Product description

WESTERN DIGITAL 500GB SATA 3G 5.4K 2.5 . NOT ELIGIBLE FOR WESTERN DIGITAL REBATES OR REPORTING. NON-CANCELLABLE AND NON-RETURNABLE

• Western Digital
• WD5000BEVT
• Notebook / Laptop Drives
• 500GB

User questions & answers

Question:	my existing hard drive is a WDC WD3200BEKT -60V5T1 320GB - is this WD5000BEVT a direct replacement to increase drive capacity
Answer:	Yes, this should work with your laptop and the Feather case. The Feather case is so thin that it will not add any additional bulk to the sleeve that would prevent it from zipping.
Question:	My existing drive is a wd3200bevt will the wd 5000bevt work as a upgrade
Answer:	There was no model number and the name is the name of the company. Incipio Protective Padded Sleeve case for 13.5 “ or 13” Mac.

Product description

The Sabrent EC-DFLT SATA Lay-Flat Docking Station supports the direct insertion of Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives. It is a caseless solution that makes swapping hard drives easier than ever before. Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightening speed of USB 3.0 to quickly transfer files up to 5 Gbps!



Features:

Supports Standard Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives. .

On/Off power switch.

LED light indicates Power and Activity status.

Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed.

Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.

Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0

Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0



System requirements:

Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transfer

Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.

Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit versions)

MAC: OS X





Package Contents:

Sabrent EC-DFLT Lay-Flat Docking

Power Supply

USB 3.0 cable

User Manual





Warranty information:

1 year limited warranty.

When you register your new Sabrent product online within 90 days of purchase, your standard 1-year warranty coverage is extended to 2-years.

• Supports all 2.5 and 3.5-inch SATA drives
• Connects via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (up to 10x as fast as USB 2.0)
• UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for even faster performance. UASP requires UASP capable host system
• Serial ATA bus up to 6Gbps Signal bandwidth for fast storage backups
• This Docking station comes with a free download of Acronis True Image for Sabrent software for easy cloning

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it safe to use this for media files and run
Answer:	Absolutely. I have had mine connected to my PC for 2 months 24/7, and it runs just like an internal Sata HDD. Have a good one!
Question:	Will this product support a 6TB
Answer:	My 6TB Seagate hard drive didn't work for this product. On Amazon website said 3TB desktop, it might be up to 3TB.
Question:	Is the power supply universal (110-240V
Answer:	12v ps. Provided...do not use 12v supply with 5v drives. Some drives are ranged 5v to 12v . Some just say 5v.
Question:	I have a 1TB internal hard drive which I want to convert to external for backup storage.Is this a viable solution
Answer:	Depends on the HDD or SSD you are using and how you intend to use it. This drive is really made for fast-access to a variety of different drives for shorter periods. The interface is high-speed, but the case does NOT seal out dust, it does not give any sort of shock/impact damage protection, and not having any sort of cooling, it can get very hot with high speed HDDs. I have a 10k RPM WD Raptor from quite a few years back that I wanted to pull music off of. Over about an hour of usage, it got quite hot. While perfectly fine for intermittent usage, this is not ideal for frequent or prolonged usage given heat is a major catalyst of premature hard drive failure. So with higher RPM HDDs, this is not as good a choice for constant usage as a dedicated enclosure with some shock protection and a cooling fan/heat sinks. With a SSD, this is obviously not of concern. So if your 1tb is a HDD and you want to have it running constantly for backups, an external with a fan and shock protection would be a better match, IMO. Depending on the age of your drive though, it may be worth considering buying a new drive outright given you can get enterprise grade drives like the WD RE4's in that size for under $70 and SSDs have even gotten very affordable. While predicting when a specific drive fails is very difficult to do, standard consumer-grade HDDs tend to have failure rates increase at the 3-4 year mark and really spike at the 4-5 year mark (Google's study on this is the most detailed I know of to date.) An enterprise drive would give you a more reliable backup system with a longer reliable service life, and usually read/write speeds that are 2-3 times faster than standard internal HDDs (of which you would need to use USB3 or ThunderBolt to take full advantage of.)Sorry for the long response.

Product features

Product description:

The Sabrent EC-DFLT SATA Lay-Flat Docking Station supports the direct insertion of Desktop 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives.

It is a caseless solution that makes swapping hard drives easier than ever before. Plus, now you can take advantage of the lightening speed of USB 3.0 to quickly transfer files up to 5 Gbps!

System requirements:

• Available USB 3.0 for high speed data transfer
• Reverse compatible with USB 1.1 & USB 2.0.
• Windows: 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit versions)
• MAC: OS X

• Package Contents:
• Sabrent EC-DFLT Lay-Flat Docking
• Power Supply
• USB 3.0 cable
• User Manual

Product description

The upgraded version 2.0 of RSHTECH 3.5in SATA Docking Station, quick installation within 5 minutes, support lay flat or stand vertically. Plug&Play, UASP supported and with Automatic sleep mode.

Features S.M.A.R.T function and allows you to check the status of your HDD or SSD on computer easily.



Features:

Aluminum alloy makes this hard disk case solid and stable. ABS plastic bracket allows you to change it from lay flat to vertical.

Light press to turn on, long press 3 seconds to turn off the power supply. Effectively protect the hard disk from manually turn off by accident.

Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed. 12V/2A power adapter provides a stable power supply.

To reach the UASP speedup function, please confirm whether your computer supports the UASP Protocol or not first.



FAQ:

HDD is not recognized by the Computer

New or old HDD may not be initialized or formatted(if there is data on the hard drive, please backup it in advance)

-There is unallocated space on the hard drive



Package:

1× RSHTECH SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

1× Bracket

1× Power Adapter

1× Screwdriver and Screws

1× Super-Speed USB 3.0 Cable

1× Instruction Manual



Note:

-4 screws in the package: 2 short for fixing HDD on the inner tray, 2 long for fixing the enclosure.

- If you need to install a 2.5" hard drive（the screw holes will not line up on the 2.5" drive）, please use something to fix it in place. (Tape)

- In order to avoid data loss, please click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your PC first then unplug it.

- Two LED indicator show power status ( Red ) and hard drive activity status (Blue )

• Broad Compatibility : Computer hard drive enclosures support 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III /HDD SSD up to 12 TB hard drives. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ VISTA/ Windows 7/ 8 /10/ Linux/ Mac 9.0 or above, PS4 , PS4 Pro, Xbox 360 and Xbox one.
• Automatic Sleep Function: Entering sleep mode after 10 minutes of data access inactivity. Electronic power button, long press 3 seconds to turn it off, effective protection of your hard drive disk. Two LED indicator show power status ( Red ) and hard drive activity status (Blue )
• Plug and Play: The external hard drive case with independent 12V/ 2A power supply using ASM1153e master chip makes lower power consumption, more stable transmission, multiple protection for your 3.5” hard drive. integrated safeguards prevent over voltage, leak currents, short circuits and peak voltage, guaranteed safer data transfer and access hard drive.
• 6Gbps Data Transfer Rates : High-Speed USB 3.0 data transfer cable support for SATA I/II/III SSD and HDD, UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support. If there is no USB 3.0 port in the front of the desktop computer, it is recommended to connect the 3.5" hard drive enclosure to the rear USB 3.0 port to achieve the best transmission speed.
• Better Cooling 3.5 enclosure: Aluminum case with vents in the bottom, you can dock the HDD enclosure in the ABS bracket vertically to get better cooling performance.

User questions & answers

Question:	It works on routers
Answer:	The company says that it will not go into hibernation when connected to a router. I have not found this to be true. What I find happens is that it enters hibernation when acting as a Plex Media Server and connected to my router - but it won't come out of hibernation. Therefore, my media server won't work. Plex says that it cannot mount the drive.
Question:	Has anyone used this enclosure with a 6tb hdd
Answer:	This hard drive enclosure support 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III /HDD SSD up to 10 TB hard drives.
Question:	What hard drive can i use for this
Answer:	read the description= Computer hard drive enclosures support 3.5 inch SATA I/II/III /HDD SSD up to 12 TB hard drives. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ VISTA/ Windows 7/ 8 /10/ Linux/ Mac 9.0 or above, PS4 , PS4 Pro, Xbox 360 and Xbox one.
Question:	Is there a photo available of the product with a Type C enclosure? The product page repeats the 3.0 version & cables
Answer:	Dear customer, USB C enclosure is a new product that is upgraded. In appearance, it is the same as the USB 3.0 enclosure, but the USB cable is different. The RSH-339C enclosure is equipped with a USB B to Type C cable. The 339 enclosure is equipped with a USB B to USB A cable. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Product features

SATA Interface

Supports SATA HDD/SSD only.

ASM1153E Chip

Lower power consumption, more stable transmission.

Screw Fixing

Quick assembling, screwdriver & screws included, double secure your HDD.

Features

-Faster Speed USB 3.0 with UASP .

-Aluminum alloy makes this hard disk case solid and stable. ABS plastic bracket allows you to change it from lay flat to vertical.

-Light press to turn on, long press 3 seconds to turn off the power supply. Effectively protect the hard disk from manually turn off by accident.

-Widely compatible with Windows 2000/XP/ VISTA/ Windows 7/ 8 /10/ Linux/ Mac 9.0 or above, PS4 , PS4 Pro, Xbox 360, Xbox one and smart TV.

Tips: Make sure that the device, operating system support UASP function.

Note:

If the hard disk does not allow to access to your system, please try the following steps:

a) Try it on another computer to see if this happen;

b) If you are using desktop computers, then the USB3.0 cable needs to be plugged in the rear port of the computer.

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

Product features

Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

• 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclousre: Easily connects your 2.5 inch SSD & HDD to PC, laptop, PS4, Xbox for data transfer or expanding storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and makes SATA hard drive portable for data store. It is awsome for booting up old hdd/ssd and recovering important files of broken PC.
• 5Gbps with UASP Accelerated: The maximum data transfer speed of the USB 3.0 interface is 5Gbps. The SATA interface of this enclosure supports UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 ports.
• Easy Installation: Tool free installation. Plug & Play, No driver needed for this SATA enclosure. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover and go. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply. 【Please click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your PC first then unplug it to avoid data loss when complete usage】
• Secure Hard Drive Friendly: The blue LED indicator let you know the working status easily. Attached EVA foams inside protects your hard disks from improper shaking and scratches. With detachable 30cm cable, it is quite flexible to connect and take along. (Note: If there are screws on your hard drive, you should remove it. Otherwise, it will not fit into our enclosure)
• Universal Compatibility: Supports Windows, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Designed for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD & SSD up to 6TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with sata port and so on.

Product features

Smart Auto Sleep Mode

Features 3-min Auto Sleep Mode to let your HDD or SSD stop spinning to have a rest. Good to extend the lifespan of the hard drives.

Advanced Chipset

The prominent ASM235CM chip not just ensures stable and fast data transfer but significantly improves security to your files.

EVA Foams Inside

Equipped soft EVA foams inside, protecting your hard disks from improper shaking and scratches.

Product description

Designed specifically with medium or large scale business customers in mind, WD Red Pro drives are available for up to 24-bay NAS systems. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24x7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

• 7200RPM performance class
• Available in capacities ranging from 2-14TB with support for up to 24 bays
• Supports up to 300 TB/yr workload rate* | * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware 3.0 technology
• Extended drive testing to ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation
• 5-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the red wd drives better for cctv/nvr in raid setup than the purple drives? i hear purple drives are not lasting long. both red and purple are
Answer:	This is not and adapter. Just a holder for the original Velop. You can use a repeater or booster that does what you want
Question:	Can I use this as an external storage for my desktop
Answer:	As is, No. While the unit doesn’t care if it is upside down or horizontal, there is no way to fasten to a ceiling. Now Linksys does sell a base for the Velop that is mountable, for about $25. I have one and allows me to mount the Velop to the wall and in a corner. Remember, that the unit requires electricity, so regardless of how or where you mount, make sure it has access to an electrical outlet since the electrical cord is only about 3 ft long.
Question:	What is the difference between this and the WD Black drive
Answer:	This is best answered by Linksys due to sizing. I would say Yes! You can always return it if it does not fit
Question:	of these drives good for 32tb 24/7 dlna nas server? Don’t want to beat a dead horse here... Really it’s just to stream my 10Bit 4K movies using DLNA
Answer:	Yes, I like this case a lot. It is lightweight yet provides excellent protection to the laptop. I would recommend this case to anyone with a Mac laptop.

Product features

For the Demands of Big Business

Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24/7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

Larger NAS Bay Shock Protection

WD Red Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 1 to 24 bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability.

24/7 Environment

Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red Pro drive is engineered to tackle 24/7 environments.

Product description

There’s a leading edge WD Red drive for every compatible NAS system to store your precious data. With drives up to 6TB, WD Red offers a wide array of storage for customers looking to build a NAS solution. Built and tested for personal and home NAS systems with up to 8-bays, these drives pack all the punch you need in one powerhouse unit for storing, archiving, and sharing. With WD RedTM, you’re ready for what’s next.

• Available in capacities ranging from 2-6TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• NAS systems with daily workloads associated with personal and home office environments and idle time available to perform necessary background operations
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr Workload Rate* | * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• 3-year limited warranty

Product features

For Personal or Home Office

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices in your personal or home office environments. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices, TV, stereo, and more. Live in a connected world.

Exclusive NASware 3.0

Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0’s advanced technology improves your system’s storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability.

• 3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure -- Easily connects your 3.5/2.5 inch hard drive to a PC, laptop, and other device for massive data transfer and portable storage. It protects the hard disk from outside scratches and maximize the use of your 3.5"/2.5" HDD and SSD again, offers comprehensive protection for your valuable data.
• 5Gbps with UASP Accelerated -- The maximum data transfer speed of the USB 3.0 interface is 5Gbps. Plus UASP accelerated transmission protocol, 70% Faster than than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. Transfer 1GB files in seconds, saving up the loading time to do more. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports.
• Universal Compatibility -- Supports Windows 10/8.1/7, LINUX, Mac OS 8.0 and above systems. Specially designed for 3.5inch/2.5 inch SATA III/II/I HDD SSD up to 16TB. Compatible with WD, Seagate, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, Crucial, SSD and HDD with sata port and so on. It can use on hard drive of PS4, PS4 Pro, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, play more games stored in SATA drive, ideal to for entertaining and gaming
• Easy Installation -- Plug and play with tool-free installation, no driver needed. Just push out the cover, plug in the drive, close the cover, plug the DC power adapter and go. Guaranteed with a stable and reliable energy supply for massive data transfer. Please click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on your PC first then unplug it to avoid data loss when complete using.
• Premium Design for Better Protection -- Build with premium ABS material with solid contruction to hold the hard drive firmly, the soften rubber strip provides anti-shock protection, the pre-set heat emission holes at the bottom for excellent heat dissipation. The Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the lifespan of your hard drives.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this help a hd from a Window 7 computer be read on a Windows
Answer:	While I'm still on Windows 7, as long as Windows 10 still recognizes the NTFS file system --- I can't imagine Microsoft would have dropped NTFS support --- you shouldn't have any troubles. Wiki "NTFS" if you are wondering what it is.
Question:	Will this work with a samsung 860 qvo 1tb solid state drive
Answer:	Hi friend, Yes, this hard drive enclosure can work with a samsung 860 qvo 1tb solid state drive. Thanks for your inquiry and support.
Question:	will it work with 3.5 Seagate 2tb baracuda drive? Does it have Euro plag for the power adapter
Answer:	Fits my 3.5 Western Digital. As long as your Baracuda is standard sized, it should fit fine. I had no power adapters with mine.
Question:	I am wanting to transfer files from my old pc to my new pc will this work for that purpose
Answer:	It will work for that purpose once you get a Hard Disk for this case. You probably already know this, but just in case, this is only a case to make a Hard Disk into an external hard disk. It DOES NOT come with a hard disk! In other words; by itself, it is useless.

Product description

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

• Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
• 3-year limited warranty
• This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
• During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number

Product features

Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.

For Small or Medium Businesses

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.

Product description

WD Elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go. Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. Reformatting may be required for other operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

• USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
• Fast data transfers
• Improve PC performance
• High capacity
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with a usb cable
Answer:	Is a male to male usb connector required
Question:	do you need the batery for it to work
Answer:	You do not need a battery. It gets power from the USB port.
Question:	I am not computer saavy. can i just plug it in & expect it to work, or do i need to pay extra for the expert installation? are they trustworthy
Answer:	Yes, you can open it out of the box and plug it into your computer's USB. The cable you need to do this comes with it. You may want to read the instructions that come with it for formatting it before you start using it. Some formats are better for Macs and others better for PC but don't worry about it, the instructions will explain it to you. And no, you do not need any expert installation for this.
Question:	does it work on xbox one
Answer:	will this work with a xbox 360

Product features

Level Up to NVMe SSD Performance

The WD_Black SN750 NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance for gaming and hardware enthusiasts who are looking to build or upgrade their PC.

Compact SSD, shaped by performance

The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD has a portable form factor that can withstand battlefields due to its durable and shock-resistant design.

Portable storage for your coveted game collection

The WD_Black P10 Game Drive comes in capacities up to 5TB, so you don't have to compromise which games to delete on your console or PC in order to make room for new ones.

Massive storage with active cooling

With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games—now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library.