Hard Drive Enclosures & Docks
OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution
- 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
Xcellon USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive Dock
- 1 x 2.5" / 3.5" SATA III Drive Bay
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Host Connection (5 Gb/s)
- Top-Loading Design
- Hot-Swapping Support
Xcellon M2NS USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 SSD Enclosure
- 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
Sabrent USB 3.2 Type-C Tool-Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs
- 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")
- Compatible with SATA I/II/III Drives
- USB 3.0 Technology
- Data Transfer Rates up to 5 Gbps
- USB Bus-Powered
Sabrent 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure
- 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 Type-C 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Adapter Cable (20")
SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT
- 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
Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
- 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
SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION
- 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
Sabrent 2.5/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD to USB 3.0 Docking Station
- Supports 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDDs & SSDs
- USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Interface
- Supports Drives up to 20TB
- On/Off Power Switch
OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
- 4 x M.2 2280 Slots
- Thunderbolt 3 | DisplayPort
- Supports 4K Resolution
- Includes SoftRAID XT
OWC 2-Bay 2.5" / 3.5" U.2 & SATA USB 3.2 Gen 2 Drive Dock
- 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
Sabrent USB 3.2 Gen 2 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station
- 4 x 3.5" SATA III Bays
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Hot-Swappable Design
- Locking Bay Doors
Sabrent USB Type-C Dual Bay SATA Docking Station
- Supports Two 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Offline Cloning Support
- USB Type-C Interface
Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 to M.2 NVMe SSD Tool-Free Enclosure
- Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- M-Key M.2 2280 Size Support
- Plug and Play Design
- Aluminum Construction
SmallRig M.2 SSD Enclosure SD-01
- 1 x M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD Slot
- Supports 2280, 2260 & 2242 Form Factors
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
- Intelligent Dormancy Function
SanDisk Professional 16TB Professional PRO-BLADE STATION Kit with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag (4 x 4TB)
- 16TB Storage Capacity
- 4 x 4TB PRO-BLADE SSD Mags
- 2 x 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Read Speeds up to 3000 MB/s
OWC Envoy Express Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure
- Thunderbolt 3 Host Connection
- Supports M.2 NVMe PCIe 2280 SSDs
- Up to 1553 MB/s Sustained Transfer Rate
- Anodized Aluminum Construction
Sabrent M.2 & 2.5" / 3.5" Drive USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Docking Station
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Connection
- 1 x 2.5" / 3.5" SATA Drive Bay
- 1 x M.2 PCIe 2242 / 2260 / 2280 SSD Slot
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
Oyen Digital HDX Pro C USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive Enclosure (No HDD)
- 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
HYPER HyperDrive USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure
- USB-C (USB4) Host Connection
- 1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
- Max 16TB Storage Capacity
- Easy Snap-In Installation
SanDisk Professional 8TB Professional PRO-BLADE STATION Kit with PRO-BLADE SSD Mag (4 x 2TB)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 4 x 2TB PRO-BLADE SSD Mags
- 2 x 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Read Speeds up to 3000 MB/s
Sabrent 2.5" SATA Tool-Free Clear Enclosure
- 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
Plugable USB-A and C 3.2 Gen 2 M.2 NVMe Tool-Free Enclosure
- 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
Sabrent USB Storage Drive Docking Station
- Supports 2.5 & 3.5" Drives
- Hard-Disk & Solid-State Drive Support
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- LED Indicator
Oyen Digital Novus USB Type-C Rugged 3.5" HDD Enclosure
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- SATA III Drive Interface
- Thunderbolt 3 Support
- ASMedia ASM235CM Chipset
Sabrent USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5" HDD/SSD Docking Station with Fan
- Holds Four 2.5" HDDs/SSDs
- Read/Write Four Drives Simultaneously
- USB 3.0 Interface
- Backward Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure
- Compatible with 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs
- USB Type-C Host Interface
- Transfer Rates up to 10 Gb/s
- Backward-Compatible with USB 3.1/2.0
OWC Envoy Pro USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure for Select Apple PCIe SSDs (Silver)
- Fits Select Apple PCIe SSDs
- USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Interface
- Supports Transfer Rates up to 500 MB/s
- Aluminum Construction
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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.