Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure
- Price: $66.00
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- B&H # MAGS350SUAB2
- Mfr# G-S350SUAB2
Product Highlights
- Convert Internal Drive To External Drive
- Designed For 3.5" SATA I & II HDDs
- Solid Aluminum Body Dissipates Heat
- USB, FireWire & eSATA Interfaces
- Transfer Rates Up To 3 Gbps
- LED Power & Drive Status Indicator
- Hot Plug & Play
- Auto-Switching Universal AC Adapter
- Compatible With PC & Mac
The Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure converts any 3.5" internal SATA I or SATA II hard disk drive into a desktop external drive. This desktop enclosure features a solid-aluminum body, which provides excellent heat dissipation. It's equipped with a USB 2.0 port that's backwards compatible with a USB 1.1 interface. The G-S350SUAB2 also features multiple FireWire interfaces that support both FireWire 800 and 400 connections. The multiple FireWire ports also facilitate additional storage through daisy chain connections. For speedy data transfers, this enclosure is equipped with an eSATA interface, which is capable of transfer rates up to 3 Gbps. It's hot-pluggable and can be stacked horizontally or placed vertically on your desktop. The G-S350SUAB2 is highlighted by data and power LED indicators. It's endowed with an auto-switching universal AD adaptor and is compatible with both Mac and PC.
- Features
- • Designed for all 3.5" SATA I and SATA II hard disk drives • Solid Aluminum body for excellent heat dissipation and protection • Supports USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) and USB 1.1 (up to 12 Mbps) host connection • eSATA port (up to 3 Gbps) ready • Supports both FireWire 800 & FireWire 400 connection • Multiple FireWire ports for daisy-chain connection • Hot plug & play • Horizontal position for stacking, and space saving vertical position with stand • Easy-to-access front power button • Active LED to indicate power and data access status • Auto switching 110 - 240 V AC adaptor included
| Interface / Transfer Rate (Max) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) FireWire 400 (400 Mbps) FireWire 800 (800 Mbps) eSATA (3 Gbps) |
| Drive Types Supported | 3.5" SATA I Hard Disk Drive 3.5" SATA II Hard Disk Drive |
| Multi-Drive Daisy Chain | Multiple FireWire ports support daisy chain connection |
| Desktop/Rackmount | Desktop: Horizontal for stacking Desktop: Vertical with stand |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| LED Indicators | Power status LED Data access status LED |
| System Requirements | Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista or 7 Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.6 or higher Any desktop or laptop computer with an available SATA, USB or FireWire port |
| Power Requirements | AC 110 - 240 V (Auto-Switching) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (8)
- Easy to install (7)
- Quiet (6)
- Durable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia (6)
- Back-up (4)
- Home (4)
- Office (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Heavy duty user (5), Frequent user (4)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Sturdy, easy install, stylish, FAST!
I looked into a LOT of HDD enclosure cases with the FW 800 port after I got an iMac to hook with an extra HDD I had from the previous Mac.
Installation...Read complete review
I looked into a LOT of HDD enclosure cases with the FW 800 port after I got an iMac to hook with an extra HDD I had from the previous Mac.
Installation was very straight forward, just a couple of screws which come with, no fans, means quiet, well built piece, this is.
I also like this because it has 2 (TWO) Firewire 800 ports in the back so I can "daisy chain" Macbook Pro (or HDD) to transfer movie files which I have to do quite occasionally.
I like my stuff to be set-it-up-and-forget-it, it turns on/off itself with the iMac. I LOVE it.
If there is one thing, that I would fix about this, is the power switch light. It's bright and blue, only wish it was cool white and dimmer.
Bottom line: if you like the Firewire 800 (AKA:1394b) speed, don't go cheap, this is well worth the money.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Does not boot from FireWire
I bought it to boot Mac OS X on my aged MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, it is not possible from either FireWire 800 or 400. It boots perfectly from USB but USB is way too...Read complete review
I bought it to boot Mac OS X on my aged MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, it is not possible from either FireWire 800 or 400. It boots perfectly from USB but USB is way too slow compared to FireWire 800. After a little research I found that the previous model (G-S350SUA) that looks the same but only have FireWire 400 has the same problem. If McAlly cannot fix it they must at least state it in the product specifications.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Home
- Office
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I've only had this thing for a few weeks but I already like it very much. I was getting tired of the annoying open HDD docks- they always stopped working after a short while. I'm hoping this will last longer- it seems very sturdy and the hard drive doesn't wobble around at all.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Fresh
Cons
- Missing Key Components
Best Uses
- Backup
- Multimedia
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
Storage enclosure, i use this for my Photo Backup, it works great with my WD green Caviar via eSata, firewire 800 works well, but i had a problem with the USB connection, tho i dont really need it.
- Recommended:
- WD20EARX WD Green Caviar 2TB
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
- Electrical Issues
Best Uses
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
The enclosure works as it should for my purposes of backing up and swapping out backup drives. I'm glad to know that it cannot boot from Firewire.
The one con I've found deals with the power cable. The power cable needs to be plugged into the unit prior to being plugged into an AC source. If done in reverse (plugging in a hot power cable) the current arcs from the cable tip to the enclosure and sparks do fly. A bit disconcerting.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
i bought this hard drive enclosure to replace one that went bad (the hard disk was still good). easy to setup and use. attractive design.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I've been using Macally products with my Macs for many, many years and have come to trust the brand completely. This external hard drive enclosure certainly does its job well ... except for one thing: it can't be used as an external Boot-Up drive!
After repeated but failed attempts at trying to use this enclosure and a trusted hard drive to boot up my Mac Mini, I called Macally technical support and found out that there's an embedded glitch in this model's chip set that cannot be defeated. It appears that the latest firmware for this Firewire 800 device bypasses the boot-up function ... an obvious error on the part of Macally's tech people.
If you're using this enclosure strictly for external storage, then it's excellent in every way; build, capacity, speed, versatility, etc. But if your hard drive includes your system software/operating system and you're intending to use it to start up your machine ... well, you'll need to look elsewhere. What a shame.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Multimedia
- Office
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I had to deal with a SATA II hard drive enclosed to an external bay in USB2 that would dismount on my new imac each time an USB key is plugged. A problem with the external enclosure for sure, so I couldn't afford loosing more time and choose this Firewire 800 enclosure that I received less than 8 days after ordering ... in Tahiti ! I'm very happy with the purchase, I don't have the problem anymore and file transfer is really quick. Very nice built product, great look and style fit with the imac. Very easy to assemble the hardrive also.
Pros
- Efficient
- High performance
- Solid hardware
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
Houses 1TB 7200 WD Black with photo raw files. Delivers data quickly to 2009 iMac with FW800. I thought it would be a step down from my previous eSATA connection to PC but the Mac/FW800 combo with this enclosure is pretty fast. Metal body complements iMac look and keeps disk running cool. I like the quad interface for future flexibility. Easy as pie to hook this up with the Mac.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
Seemed to be one of the few HD enclosures with firewire800 and a daisy chain. Hilariously, I went to plug it in, and noticed I only have (1) firewire800 port in my imac, and it's being used by a soundcard interface, and my buddy says since I'm only using it for samples that 2.0 usb is fine. Oy. Coulda saved $40. However, sleek design, aluminum and airholes are great. Enjoy.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
Has Firewire 800 that my previous Macally enclosure didn't have (which choked Pro Tools on occasion). Firewire 800 is very fast, and even as USB3 and Thunderbolt are on the horizon, I will likely continue to use this enclosure (with 7200 RPM drives) alongside newer technologies.
As with any other enclosure, this one requires some effort to install the drive using one or two screwdrivers. Other than that, it's fairly straightforward: turn on the drive and get to work!
One of the best (among the few) 3.5" SATA enclosures that has so many ports.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Multimedia
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
Easy to set up and worked right out of the box with FW 800.
Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Does not work as expected
Best Uses
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I bought it to boot Mac OS X on my aged MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, it is not possible from either FireWire 800 or 400. It boots perfectly from USB but USB is way too slow compared to FireWire 800. After a little research I found that the previous model (G-S350SUA) that looks the same but only have FireWire 400 has the same problem. If McAlly cannot fix it they must at least state it in the product specifications.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Quiet
- Works well with iMac
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Replacement
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I bought this as a replacement for my 750 Gig external drive that has given me problems since I bought it. The old enclosure would prevent full boot of computer until I disconnected it and eventually quit working all together.
I removed the drive from the old enclosure and easily installed it in this one. Once I plugged it in it worked flawlessly. No problems with restarts anymore. A bonus is that it is much quieter than the old enclosure.
Since I am using this hard drive as the primary backup for my computer, I am thrilled that it is now working as it should.
Pros
- Its Purrdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Office
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
This is the 2nd one I'm buying. Being that they are the only things that sit on my desk looking pretty is a big concern. I only use them for backup so they dont get a lot of use though.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Two Firewire ports
Cons
- The blue led power light
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Macally G-S350SUAB2 Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB 2.0 Storage Enclosure:
I looked into a LOT of HDD enclosure cases with the FW 800 port after I got an iMac to hook with an extra HDD I had from the previous Mac.
Installation was very straight forward, just a couple of screws which come with, no fans, means quiet, well built piece, this is.
I also like this because it has 2 (TWO) Firewire 800 ports in the back so I can "daisy chain" Macbook Pro (or HDD) to transfer movie files which I have to do quite occasionally.
I like my stuff to be set-it-up-and-forget-it, it turns on/off itself with the iMac. I LOVE it.
If there is one thing, that I would fix about this, is the power switch light. It's bright and blue, only wish it was cool white and dimmer.
Bottom line: if you like the Firewire 800 (AKA:1394b) speed, don't go cheap, this is well worth the money.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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