Hard Drive Enclosures & Docks
Xcellon HDD-1312 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hard Drive Dock
Key Features
- Single-Bay Top-Loading Dock
- Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" Drives
- Bus-Powered for Most 2.5" Drives
- USB Type-C Interface
Xcellon USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C M.2 SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Host Interface
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Supports NVMe & SATA M.2 SSDs
- Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 & 2280 Size Drives
OWC Drive Dock USB Type-C Dual Drive Bay Solution
Key Features
- For Bare 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Drives
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
- Read Speeds up to 698 MB/s
Sabrent 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure
Key Features
- Compatible with 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Supports 7/9.5mm-Thick Drives
- USB 3.0 Host Interface
- Transfer Rates up to 5 Gb/s
StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Drive Adapter Cable (19.7")
Key Features
- Compatible with SATA I/II/III Drives
- USB 3.0 Technology
- Data Transfer Rates up to 5 Gbps
- USB Bus-Powered
StarTech USB Type-C 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Adapter Cable (20")
NewerTech Voyager S3 USB 3.0 Dock for 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drives
Key Features
- 1 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD Bay
- Supports SATA III, SATA II, and SATA I
- Supports Drives up to 6TB
- Includes USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A Cable
Sabrent Dual-Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station
Key Features
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- Hard-Disk and Solid-State Drive Support
- Up to 10TB of Total Storage Capacity
- Supports Offline Cloning
OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- Thunderbolt 3 Host Connection
- Supports M.2 NVMe PCIe 2280 SSDs
- Up to 1553 MB/s Sustained Transfer Rate
- Anodized Aluminum Construction
QNAP TR-004 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID Expansion Enclosure
Key Features
- 4 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA III Drive Bays
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Port
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD
- Hardware or Software RAID Control
ASUS Republic of Gamers Strix Arion M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface (10 Gb/s)
- USB Type-C Port
- Aura Sync Lighting
Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Tool-Free M.2 SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 SSD Bay
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gb/s)
- 100% Tool-Free Design
- Bus Powered
HornetTek Jaws 3.5" USB 3.1 Type-C HDD/SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- Supports 1 x 3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD
- Data Transfer Speeds of up to 10 Gb/s
- Compact and Rigid Aluminum Case
- LED Indicator for Power and Activity
Atech Flash Technology Blackjet VX-2SSD USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C RAID Enclosure
Key Features
- 2 x SATA III 2.5" Drive Bays
- USB 3.1 Type-C Interface
- RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
- Hardware RAID Controller
QNAP TR-002 2-Bay USB 3.1 GEN 2 RAID Expansion Enclosure
Key Features
- 2 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA III Drive Bays
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
- Supports RAID Individual 0, 1 and JBOD
- Hardware or Software RAID Control
Sabrent USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5" HDD/SSD Docking Station with Fan
Key Features
- Holds Four 2.5" HDDs/SSDs
- Read/Write Four Drives Simultaneously
- USB 3.0 Interface
- Backward Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
StarTech 2.5" Aluminum USB 3.0 SATA III SSD Hard Drive Enclosure
StarTech USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5/3.5" HDD/SSD Docking Station with UASP
Key Features
- Holds Dual 2.5/3.5" HDDs or SSDs
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
- Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- Supports SATA III (6 Gbps) & UASP
Sabrent 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD to USB 3.0 Docking Station
Key Features
- Supports 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDDs & SSDs
- USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Interface
- Supports Drives up to 8TB
- On/Off Power Switch
OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- Up to 16TB Capacity
- Thunderbolt 3 | DisplayPort
- Supports 4K Resolution
- Includes SoftRAID Lite XT
OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enclosure
Key Features
- 4 x 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s Drive Bays
- Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Interface
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0
- Pre-Configured in RAID 5
OWC ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array with SoftRAID XT
Key Features
- 8 x 2.5/3.5" SATA Drive Bays
- Thunderbolt 3 & DisplayPort
- RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD Modes
- SoftRAID XT Software
StarTech 3.5" USB 3.0 SATA III External Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP (Silver)
Key Features
- USB 3.0 Interface
- USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP)
- 3.5" SATA Hot-Swappable Drive
- 6 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
Sabrent NVMe PCIe M.2 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C SSD Enclosure (Black)
Key Features
- Supports NVMe PCIe M.2 SSDs
- Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Backward Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1
Avastor HDX Pro USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External Hard Drive Enclosure
Key Features
- 1 x 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s Drive Bay
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Ports
- Integrated Fan & Power Supply
- Daisy Chain Five Additional USB Devices
TerraMaster D2-310 2-Bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C RAID Enclosure
Key Features
- 32TB Max Capacity
- 2 x 2.5" / 3.5" Drive Bays
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Interface
- RAID 0, RAID 1, Single Disk, JBOD
OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 8-Port Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enclosure
Key Features
- 8 x 3.5" / 2.5" SATA / SAS Drive Bays
- 4 x U.2 NVMe SSD Compatible Drive Bays
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 | DisplayPort
Transcend StoreJet 25S3 USB 3.0 Enclosure
Key Features
- Supports One 2.5" SATA Drive
- Supports SSD or Hard Drive
- 1 x USB 3.0 Port
- Supports UASP Function
StarTech M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- Use Your M.2 SATA SSD Externally
- Supports 30, 42, 60, and 80mm M.2 Drives
- Micro-USB 3.1 Gen 2 Interface
- 1,000,0000 Hours MTBF
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StarTech USB 3.1 Type-C 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure
Key Features
- Supports 2.5" Drives 5, 7, & 9.5mm Tall
- Supports SATA III, II and I Drives
- Integrated USB 3.1 Type-C Cable
- USB Bus Powered
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Learning About Hard Drive Enclosures and Docks
Put your spare hard drives to good use by converting them into external storage drives, with hard drive enclosures and docks. Whether you're reclaiming internal hard drives from old PCs or buying new ones to use as external drives, you need enclosures and docks to connect them to your computer. The cases link the interfaces used by storage drives with the USB ports of computers. They also serve as protective shells for fragile hard disk drives (HDD).
What's the Difference Between Hard Drive Docks and Enclosures?
An enclosure encompasses a hard drive completely. Some enclosures hold single drives while others have multiple bays for two or more hard drives. A dock has slots rather than bays. Since a hard drive goes into a dock vertically, part of it remains exposed. This design makes hot-swapping drives easier. To remove the drive in an HDD enclosure, you have to first open the casing.
How to Choose the Right HDD Enclosure and Dock
Key factors to consider include material used, hard drive size and interface, and connection type. Most docks and enclosures are metal, rubber, or plastic. Metal units are very durable, while rubber ones offer excellent protection from shock and impact. Aluminum is a common choice that's both strong and lightweight. Some enclosures and docks can only accommodate the 2.5-inch drives commonly used by laptops, while others can fit desktop-class, 3.5-inch drives. To fit a 2.5-inch drive in a bay or slot made for 3.5-inch units, you'll need an internal hard drive cage. This converter bracket makes 2.5-inch hard disk and solid-state drives (SSDs) just as big as 3.5-inch HDDs.
You should also make sure the chosen enclosure or dock supports your drive's interface. SATA interfaces are the most common, but they have different subtypes (SATA I, II, and III). Choosing a SATA III casing is advisable, as it'll be backward-compatible with the older standards. Most docks and enclosures connect to computers via USB ports. Like SATA, there are multiple generations of USB (1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1). For fast transfer speeds, choose a casing with one or more USB 3.0 ports. Some have USB-C ports. These are smaller, reversible USB ports, increasingly found on computers and mobile devices. An Apple Thunderbolt enclosure can connect to the ultra-fast Thunderbolt ports found on high-end computers. While Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use the Apple Mini DisplayPort connector, Thunderbolt 3 employs the widely adopted USB-C connector.
What's in a Hard Drive Enclosure Kit?
This package contains everything you need to install an internal hard drive in an enclosure. In addition to the protective case, the kit includes a USB drive adapter cable and SATA adapter. Some manufacturers also provide mounting screws and screwdrivers.
Reuse old hard drives by placing them in hard drive enclosures and hard drive docking stations. Find a wide selection of RAID and SSD enclosures among B&H Photo and Video's extensive inventory of external and internal hard drive accessories.
