HDD Rack Support SATA 3 6.0 Gbps
HDD Rack Support SATA 3 6.0 Gbps
Mediasonic ProBox HF2-SU3S2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure – USB 3.0 & eSATA Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps HDD transfer speedHDD Rack Support SATA 3 6.0 Gbps
- Support all brand of 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 12TB per drive, and up to 4 x 12TB
- Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rate. Support PC / Mac
- Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps via USB 3.0, Transfer rate up to 6.0Gbps via eSATA
- Support 2.5" SATA SSD / HDD (Bracket Adapter required, not included in the package)
- Thermal Sensor built-in, Auto and Manual Mode and One Button Interface selection to switch USB 3.0 or eSATA Interface
Received this as a gift off my wishlist. This drive enclosure is an attractive addition to my desk, and when it is properly recognized by Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise' (see cons), it performs quite well, offering blazing speeds up to 135MB/sec per Roadkil's Disk Speed test.
HDD Rack Support SATA 3 6.0 Gbps
Pros:
* Easy hardware setup -- attach the brackets to the front of the drives, plug them into their slots, close the case
* Attractive, sleek case with blue indicator lights (one each per drive, fan speed, interface, etc.)
* Power cable has 90° bend for security (it's on the side, which may seem like a con, but really, it keeps it from being tugged out unexpectedly)
* Offers (but see cons)... offers two interface types (eSATA 6GB and USB 3.0)
* Supports read speeds as fast as my hard drives attain when inside the computer (134.99 MB/sec). 2014 Nov update: a WD 4.0TB Purple-series drive installed in this device has attained 150MB/sec sustained write with an SSD as its source.
* Ships with all necessary cables and power adapters
* No setup disk required; just plug in and go (this works best for my system with the orange sync mode enabled)
* Very easy to remove from the system in case of an emergency -- let insurance replace the rest, and keep your data drives safe
* Hardware assembly instructions are quite useful and accurate, and will quickly and easily get you to a ready state (but see cons)
* The device offers a sync mode that has a nice 15-second delay then powers off, when the computer is turned off or put into S3 sleep. This avoids unnecessary drive power-cycling cold reboots or brief, mistaken sleep cycles
* The power supply provides adequate power for four drives, even with all in an active state (e.g. several disk optimizations running simultaneously)
* The power supply utilizes the two-part design, which is desirable so that a longer IEC 60320-1 C13 cable can be substituted for the one packaged with the device. (This cable is the one that goes from the 120V mains to the power supply itself.)
* The device supports 4TB drives (wow!), for a total of 16TB. As of 2012, I had 2 x 2TB + 2 x 1.5TB and they all worked fine once recognized. 2014 Nov update: I now have one 4TB WD purple drive in the device, and that works great, with transfer speeds up to 150MB/sec from an SSD.
* Quality of workmanship is quite high; all parts fit perfectly, and there are no sharp edges or misaligned components. The drives all fit into their slots and have a positive feel when connected. The plastic components are nicely constructed, and overall it has a handsome, modern look with the indicator lights grouped in one area for convenience
* The top of the case is solid (no fan), which permits you to place items on it without concern with overheating
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HDD Rack Support SATA 3 6.0 Gbps
