Hard Drive Enclosures & Docks
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
Angelbird USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to SATA 6 Gb/s Adapter
Key Features
- Convert Internal HDD/SSD to External Use
- For 2.5" and 3.5" Drives
- SATA to USB 3.1 Type-C Interface
- UASP and TRIM Support
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
Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs
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
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 SATA Docking Station
Key Features
- Supports Two 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Offline Cloning Support
- USB Type-B Interface
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
OWC ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array and Drive Enclosure
Key Features
- 4 x 2.5" SATA Drive Bays
- Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- Independent Drive Storage or JBOD RAID
- Supports SoftRAID
Sabrent 2.5" SATA Tool-Free Clear Enclosure
Key Features
- For 2.5" Hard-Disk or Solid-State Drives
- Supports 7 & 9.5mm Drive Thickness
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
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
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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 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
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
Oyen Digital MiniPro 2.5" SATA to USB 3.1 Type-C External Drive Enclosure (Slate Gray)
Key Features
- Compatible with 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Supports Up to 9.5mm-Thick Drives
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Host Interface
- Up to 500 MB/s Transfer Speed
StarTech 3.5" USB 3.0 SATA III External Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP (Black)
Key Features
- USB 3.0 Interface
- USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP)
- 3.5" SATA Hot-Swappable Drive
- 6 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
OWC ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enclosure
Key Features
- 8 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drive Bays
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10, and JBOD
- Software RAID Controller
Oyen Digital Novus USB Type-C Rugged 3.5" HDD Enclosure
Key Features
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- SATA III Drive Interface
- Thunderbolt 3 Support
- ASMedia ASM235CM Chipset
StarTech USB 3.1 Dual-Bay Dock for 2.5"/3.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs
Key Features
- Supports 2.5" & 3.5" Drives
- Supports HDDs & SSDs
- Dual SATA III 6 Gb/s Drive Bays
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Connectivity
Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station
Key Features
- 5 x 3.5" SATA III Bays
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports
- Hot-Swappable Design
- Locking Bay Doors
Sabrent NVMe PCIe M.2 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C SSD Enclosure (Gray)
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
Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure
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
OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enclosure
Key Features
- 4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drive Bays
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 4 ,5, 10, and JBOD
- Software RAID Controller
Sabrent Dual Bay SATA Docking Station
Key Features
- Supports Two 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Offline Cloning Support
- USB Type-C Interface
OWC miniStack STX External Drive Enclosure with Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion
Key Features
- 1 x NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Slot
- 1 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA Drive Bay
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Host Port with 60W PD
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 Ports
OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
Key Features
- 4 x M.2 Slots
- Thunderbolt 3 | DisplayPort
- Supports 4K Resolution
- Includes SoftRAID XT
OWC Envoy Pro USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure for Select Apple PCIe SSDs (Silver)
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
OWC Express 2.5" Portable USB 3.0 Enclosure Kit for SATA HDDs & SSDs (Black)
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
Sabrent External Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station
Key Features
- Supports 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- HDD & SSD Support
- 6TB Max Capacity
- Up to 5 Gb/s Transfer Rate
Sabrent USB Storage Drive Docking Station
Key Features
- Supports 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- Hard-Disk & Solid-State Drive Support
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- LED Indicator
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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.
