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OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution

OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution

B&H # OWTCDRVDCK MFR # OWCTCDRVDCK
Key Features
  • For Bare 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Drives
  • 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
  • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port
  • Read Speeds up to 698 MB/s
$9499
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OWC Express 1M2 USB4 External SSD Enclosure

OWC Express 1M2 USB4 External SSD Enclosure

B&H # OWS4EXP1M2 MFR # OWCUS4EXP1M2
Key Features
  • 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD Slot
  • Supports M.2 2230, 2242, and 2280 SSDs
  • 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
  • Up to 3151 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
$119.99
$9599
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Xcellon M2NS USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 SSD Enclosure

B&H # XCM2NS MFR # M2NS
Key Features
  • Supports NVMe & SATA M.2 SSDs
  • USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Interface
  • Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
  • Fits 2230, 2242, 2260 & 2280 Size Drives
$2999
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Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs

B&H # SAECSNVE MFR # EC-SNVE
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
$2999
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Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure

B&H # SAECKSL3 MFR # EC-KSL3
Key Features
  • Fits 3.5" & 2.5" SATA Hard Drives
  • USB 3.0 Host Interface
  • Tool-Free Design, Easy to Install
  • Transfer Rates up to 625 MB/s
$2899
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SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT

B&H # SAPBT MFR # SDPM2NB-0000-GBAND
Key Features
  • Holds a PRO-BLADE SSD MAG
  • 20 Gb/s USB-C Interface
  • Up to 2000 MB/s Read and Write Speeds
  • Records Directly from Cameras
$5799
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$2299
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SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION

B&H # SAPBST MFR # SDPM34F-0000-GBABD
Key Features
  • Four PRO-BLADE SSD MAG Slots
  • Dual 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Read Speeds up to 3000 MB/s
  • Write Speeds up to 2600 MB/s
$43999
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StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Drive Adapter Cable (19.7")

B&H # STU3S2SAT3CB MFR # USB3S2SAT3CB
Key Features
  • Compatible with SATA I/II/III Drives
  • USB 3.0 Technology
  • Data Transfer Rates up to 5 Gbps
  • USB Bus-Powered
$1099
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Plugable USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Tool-Free Enclosure

B&H # PLUSBCNVME MFR # USBC-NVME
Key Features
  • 1 x M.2 NVMe Drive Bay
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 & 2280 Drives
  • USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Connectors
  • Supports Transfer Speeds up to 900 MB/s
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$2295
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Oyen Digital HDX Pro C USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Hard Drive Enclosure (No HDD)

B&H # OYHDXPCRT MFR # HDXP-C-RT
Key Features
  • 1 x SATA III 3.5" Drive Bay
  • 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Hub Port
  • USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Host Connector
  • Internal AC Adapter & Cooling Fan
$10900
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OWC 2-Bay 2.5" / 3.5" U.2 & SATA USB 3.2 Gen 2 Drive Dock

B&H # OWCTCDRVDKSN MFR # OWCTCDRVDCKSN
Key Features
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Host Interface
  • 2 x 2.5" / 3.5" Drive Bays
  • Supports U.2 & SATA Drives
  • Up to 1250 MB/s Throughput
$14999
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Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure

B&H # SAECT3NS MFR # EC-T3NS
Key Features
  • Thunderbolt 3 Interface
  • M-Key M.2 2280 Size Support
  • Plug and Play Design
  • Aluminum Construction
$8999
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OWC Express 2.5" Portable USB 3.0 Enclosure Kit for SATA HDDs & SSDs (Black)

B&H # OWES25BU3B MFR # OWCES2.5BU3B
Key Features
  • Ventilated Pocket-Sized Enclosure
  • Accepts 2.5" SATA III HDDs or SSDs
  • Accepts Drives up to 9.5mm in Height
  • USB 3.0 Connectivity
$1288
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Sabrent USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe SSD

B&H # SAECNE30 MFR # EC-NE30
Key Features
  • Fits a M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Integrated USB-C Cable (10 Gb/s)
  • Aluminum Alloy with ABS Plastic Design
  • Bus-Powered | Plug and Play
$1999
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OWC Envoy Pro USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure for Select Apple PCIe SSDs (Silver)

B&H # OWMAU3ENP1AW MFR # OWCMAU3ENP1AW
Key Features
  • Fits Select Apple PCIe SSDs
  • USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Interface
  • Supports Transfer Rates up to 500 MB/s
  • Aluminum Construction
$5899
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Oyen Digital Novus USB Type-C Rugged 3.5" HDD Enclosure

B&H # OY3N1CBL MFR # 3N1-C-BL
Key Features
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
  • SATA III Drive Interface
  • Thunderbolt 3 Support
  • ASMedia ASM235CM Chipset
$5900
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NewerTech Voyager S3 USB 3.0 Dock for 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drives

B&H # NENWTU3S3HD MFR # NWTU3S3HD
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, USB-B to USB-A Cable
$3199
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Transcend StoreJet 25S3 USB 3.0 Enclosure

B&H # TRTS0GSJ25S3 MFR # TS0GSJ25S3
Key Features
  • Supports One 2.5" SATA Drive
  • Supports SSD or Hard Drive
  • 1 x USB 3.0 Port
  • Supports UASP Function
$1900
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Angelbird USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 to SATA 6 Gb/s Adapter

B&H # ANCSATA MFR # C-SATA
Key Features
  • Convert Internal HDD/SSD to External Use
  • For 2.5 and 3.5" Drives
  • SATA to USB-C 3.1 Interface
  • UASP and TRIM Support
$2999
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Sabrent NVMe PCIe M.2 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C SSD Enclosure (Pink)

B&H # SAECNVMEPNK MFR # EC-NVME-PNK
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
$4899
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Plugable USB 3.1 Gen 2 SATA Vertical Hard Drive Dock

B&H # PLUSBCSATAV MFR # USBC-SATA-V
Key Features
  • Supports 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Connectivity
  • Single-Bay Upright Design
  • SATA III Drive Interface
$4995
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Sabrent Rocket RGB USB-C M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure (Special Edition)

B&H # SAECRGBC MFR # EC-RGBC
Key Features
  • Supports One M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD
  • Supports M.2 2230 and 2242 Form Factors
  • Supports M.2 2260 and 2280 Form Factors
  • 1 x 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port
$4999
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Sabrent USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5" HDD/SSD Docking Station with Fan

B&H # SADS4SSD MFR # DS-4SSD
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
$8999
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Satechi USB4 NVMe SSD Pro Enclosure

B&H # SASTEU4NPM MFR # ST-EU4NPM
Key Features
  • 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD Slot
  • Supports M.2 2230, 2242, and 2280 SSDs
  • 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
  • Up to 3840 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
$11999
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Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure

B&H # SAECT3DN MFR # EC-T3DN
Key Features
  • 2 x NVMe M.2 SSD Slots
  • Thunderbolt 3 Interface
  • Single-Disk Speeds up to 1500 MB/s
  • Speeds up to 2500 MB/s via Software Raid
$14999
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Rocstor Rocpro P33 Portable 2.5" SATA to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Storage Enclosure

B&H # ROGP36XX01 MFR # GP36XX-01
Key Features
  • Works with 2.5" SATA III HDDs / SSDs
  • USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Host Interface
  • Interface Transfer Rates up to 10 Gb/s
  • Aluminum Construction
$2495
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Patriot VXD Portable RGB M.2 SSD Enclosure

B&H # PAVXDRGBSSDE MFR # PV860UPRGM
Key Features
  • For 2230, 2242, 2260, & 2280 M.2 Drives
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 Drive Interface
  • Up to 1000 MB/s Read & Write Speeds
  • USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Interface
$2900
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Learning About External 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 enclosures and SSD enclosures among B&H Photo and Video's extensive inventory of external and internal hard drive accessories.

 

 

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