StarTech 2-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure with UASP
StarTech 2-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure with UASP
B&H # STS3520BU33R MFR # S3520BU33ER
Product Highlights
- 2 x 3.5" SATA III Drive Bays
- USB 3.0 & eSATA Interfaces
- RAID 0, 1, JBOD, & BIG
- Hardware Controller
- Plug-and-Play Compatible
- Built-in Fan
- UASP Support
- LED Indicators
You Pay: $77.99
- 1Description
The black 2-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure with UASP from StarTech enables you to build a secure RAID array with two 3.5" SATA hard drives with the option to connect it to your computer through either an available USB 3.0 port, at speeds up to 5 Gb/s, or an eSATA port, at speeds up to 6 Gb/s.
The RAID enclosure supports SATA III (up to 6 Gb/s), SATA II (up to 3 Gb/s), and SATA I (up to 1.5 GB/s) transfer speeds, as well as USB 3.0 transfer speeds (up to 5 Gb/s) for fast data transfer and efficient performance from your SATA III drives. When connected through USB, the enclosure supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), which offers a tested performance of up to 70% faster read speeds and 40% faster write speeds than a traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller (not included). UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. With support for JBOD (individual drives), spanning (combining drive capacities but no redundancy), RAID 0 (performance), and RAID 1 (data redundancy), the enclosure offers several options that enable you to customize your drive arrangement based on your storage requirements.
To help maximize both durability and reliability, the external RAID enclosure features aluminum construction with a built-in 80mm ball bearing fan that helps improve ventilation and maintain a better operating environment for your drives. The HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage/backup capabilities of your computer, with support for large capacity hard drives (tested up to 4TB). It supports most operating systems, including Microsoft Windows (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS to help ensure compatibility with your computer system.
The RAID enclosure operates using an included 100 to 240 VAC universal power adapter. Also included is a USB 3.0 cable, an eSATA cable, and a rubber foot set.
Highlights
- UASP support (attached SCSI Protocol Specification Revision 1.0)
- eSATA or USB host connection
- Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gb/s)
- Hardware RAID
- Plug-and-play compatible
- Dual drive bays
- Built-in fan
Advantages
- Versatile connectivity options through either USB or eSATA
- Time-saving file transfers up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host
- Achieve greater drive capacity or secure data redundancy with multiple RAID modes
- Maximize performance with file transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s using SATA III
- Free lifetime technical support
Applications
- Business applications that require external RAID storage for data redundancy
- Video editing or photography professional/enthusiasts working with very large file sizes
- Transfer large files between computers quickly and securely without a network
- Scenarios requiring easy storage transferability between different computer systems and large volume external storage for backups/archiving
UPC: 065030853613
- 1Description
| Number of Bays | 2 x 3.5" |
| Connections |
1 x USB Type-B (USB 3.1 Gen 1) 1 x eSATA (SATA II) |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, JBOD, SPAN |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Operating System Support | ChromeOS, Linux, Windows, macOS/OS X |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC at 3 A |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Encryption | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Security Features | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20 to 80% |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Material of Construction | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Cooling | 1 x 80 mm Fan |
| Bridge Chipset | JMicron JM562 |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.9 x 4.4 x 3.3" / 175.3 x 111.8 x 83.8 mm |
| Weight | 21.9 oz / 620.0 g |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 3.0 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.2 x 7.5 x 5.6" |
