Top 10 best thunderbolt raid enclosure 2.5
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Best thunderbolt raid enclosure 2.5
1. Thunder3 RAID Station
Feature
Thunderbolt 3 for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps. Second Thunderbolt 3 port supports Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices at the downstream daisy chian.Hardware RAID controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, Non-RAID)
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 host ports with Type-A connectors for older USB devices; 1 Gigabit Ethernet port supporting auto-negotiation for 1G, 100M, 10M; Dedicated DisplayPort for additional 4K monitor; Built-in SD card reader
Tool-less drive installation for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
Cooling fan with power switch for noiseless operation
Description
All-In-One Thunderbolt 3 Dock with RAID Storage Expand the capabilities of your laptop and declutter your workspace with the Thunder3 RAID Station. This solution combines four essential functions every laptop user needs into one product, giving you additional storage space, providing you with important interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB and DisplayPort, recharging your battery and reading your SD cards. All this is built into a single product that connects to your laptop with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable (included in the product)2. Thunder3 Quad X - Enclosure Only (MacOS and Windows Certified)
Feature
Thunderbolt 3 interface for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40 GbpsSecond Thunderbolt 3 port supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices
Power delivery provides up to 27W of power to recharge compatible laptops
Holds up to four 2.5" or 3.5" drives with SATA 6Gb/s interface
Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
Description
This 4-bay storage enclosure is designed to house up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives. With Software RAID, four striped SSDs can reach data transfer speeds of up to 1480 MB per second while the Thunderbolt 3 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for additional 4K video signal streams and data transfers at the same time. An ultra durable aluminum casing provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra large rear fan keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation. Removeable trays Designed to house up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives, the tray based system allows for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of four trays, extra screws and drive labels Power Delivery (27W) The reversible USB Type-C (USB-C) connector enhances ease of use for connecting devices with a focus on minimizing user confusion for plug and cable orientation. The Thunder3 Quad X also supports power delivery (PD) over USB-C, providing 27W of power to compatible laptops like the MacBook Pro (late 2016) that support charging through the USB-C cable. This allows you to recharge your battery even though the laptop is not plugged into any other power source. Both Thunderbolt 3 ports provide 27W of power, so it doesn't matter which port you connect to the computer and if you plug in another device that is compatible with USB PD (power delivery) to the second port, you can also charge at 27W.3. MiniPro RAID V3 USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) Dual Bay Enclosure
Feature
Interface: USB 3.1 Gen II (10Gbps) Type-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 3)Bus-powered or external adapter power (included)
Configurable for JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, & BIG modes. No software required.
Supports two 2.5-inch SATA drives (HDD or SSD) up to 15mm height
2 Year Warranty
Description
The MiniPro RAID V3 is a dual-drive system offering the latest Type-C connection for compatibility with USB 3.1 & Thunderbolt 3. Built entirely from aluminum, the MiniPro RAID V3 utilizes the highest quality construction for power users who need dependable storage. The rugged metal housing provides protection due to impact and drops, while acting as a heatsink for passive, silent cooling.The MiniPro RAID V3 offers flexible RAID storage management options: RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), JBOD (independent drives) and BIG (Non-RAID merged drives). The MiniPro RAID V3 provides speeds of over 800 MB/s in RAID0 when connected to a USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3 port doubling the speed of USB 3.0!
Package includes: MiniPro RAID V3 Enclosure, USB C-C cable, USB C-A cable, power adapter, screw pack, screwdriver, user guide
4. Inateck Aluminum USB-C RAID HDD Enclosure Dual Bay with a Portable Stand for 2x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Port with 10 Gbps Superspeed (FE2101)
Feature
USB3.1 Gen 2: Newest USB3.1 Gen II is adopted, which guarantees steady and efficient data transfer, real 10Gbps transmission. Downwards compatible with USB3.0/USB2.0. USB-C port is utilized.Two HDD/SSD Supported: Two 2.5 2TB SATA HDDs or SSDs are supported, with total capacity reaching 4TB. The maximum thickness of hard drives can be 8mm.
Four Modes Supported: The enclosure supports 4 modes: RAID0, RAID1, JBOD, and NO-RAID. The alter mode comes on by simply toggling the switch.
Good Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 7, 8,10 and above, Mac OS 10.11 and above. Supports 12 inch Macbook, Macbook Pro 2016 and devices with Type C port.
Two Cables Included: Comes with two cables to satisfy different needs. One USB-C to USB-A cable for devices equipped with USB A port, and the other USB-C to USB-C cable for devices equipped with USB C port.
Description
Efficient Data TransferInateck FE2101 is equipped with USB3.1 Gen 2, which guarantees steady and efficient data transfer. The transmission speed can reach real 10Gbps.
4 Modes Supported
RAID0: Two hard drives will show up as one large single drive with speed performance boosted up.
RAID1: Two identical hard drives will get the same data simultaneously.
JBOD: Two hard drives will show up as one large single drive with data sequentially written across two drives. The total capacity equals the capacity of two hard drives'.
NO-RAID: Two individual hard drives will show up.
User Friendly
Made of aluminum alloy, the Inateck FE2101 dissipates heat efficiently. It comes with a vertical stand which can support the enclosure and bring you convenience. It is tool free, plug and play and no driver is needed. Intuitive LED panel informs user of activity status of the enclosure.
Universal Compatibility
Inateck FE2101 can be used with most of mainstream OS, such as Windows 7,8,10, Mac OS 10.11 and above. Two 1 meter long cables are provided, one is USB-C to USB-A, and the other USB-C to USB-C. You can use FE2101 on devices with USB-A port, and those with USB-C port.
Micro B 2.0 Power Jack
There is a Micro B 2.0 jack on FE2101. In case of insufficient power supply, you can utilize Android charger and cable to power the enclosure, to ensure steady data transmission.
Package content
1XFE2101 USB3.1 Type C Hard Drive Enclosure with RAID
1XUSB-A to USB-C Cable (1M)
1XUSB-C to USB-C Cable (1M)
1XScrewdriver and Several Screws
1XMultilingual User Manual
5. StarTech.com USB 3.1 (10Gbps) External Enclosure for Dual 2.5" SATA Drives (S252BU313R)
Feature
Turn two 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs into a high-performance storage solution with UASP and RAIDCompact dual external enclosure
2-drive enclosure in solid aluminum
Two-bay enclosure for SATA drives
Fast data transfer w/ USB 3.1 (10Gbps) / SATA I/II/III (up to 6Gbps)
Supports RAID 0/1/Big and JBOD / Fan with speed control
Compatible with 5-12.5 mm drive sizes with capacities up to and exceeding 2TB
Compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 systems
Description
Turn two SATA SSDs or HDDs into a high performance storage solution with UASP and RAID - Compact in size but big on performance, this dual-bay enclosure provides powerful external data storage, with ultra-fast data transfer speeds and configurable RAID modes. It's ideal for small business, home office, or top-performing workstations for graphic designers, engineers and other business professionals. High-capacity storage in a compact design Create a high-capacity, external data storage solution with support for two 2.5 SSDs/HDDs in a wide range of sizes from 5 to 12.5mm, with capacities up to and exceeding 2TB. This aluminum enclosure delivers fast file transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance, supports SATA I, II and III and is enhanced with UASP to maximize the performance and speed of your SATA III drives. It even has a fan, with built-in speed control, to keep things running smoothly. Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. Achieve enhanced performance through RAID Through RAID 0 support, the dual-bay enclosure lets you maximize the performance of your SATA III SSDs toachieve greaterfile transfer speeds. The dual-bay enclosure also supports RAID 1, Big (Spanning or Concatenation) and JBOD. With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance,or redundancy. The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers.The S252BU313R is backed 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.6. OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 4-Bay External Storage Enclosure with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Feature
4-Bay Storage 4.0TB 4-Drive SSD Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 3 PortsUp to 1527MB/s sustained performance; Two Thunderbolt 3 ports, Dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 port
Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives - no adapter needed; Intelligent drive monitoring with desktop and email notifications
User configurable in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 & 1+0; Ultra quiet, heat dissipating aluminum chassis; Rigorously pre-tested with multi-hour burn-in
Featuring SoftRAID. RAID-5 Pre-configured. Thunderbolt 3 cable included, 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Description
ThunderBay 4, OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID ready powerhouse is bigger and faster than ever before. Now with the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 - up to 1527MB/s sustained performance1- it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution.Not only faster, the new ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 is now natively compatible with both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, and with a redesigned chassis, it's even cooler and quieter too. Designed with performance in mind and engineered to harness the power of Thunderbolt 3, ThunderBay 4 is an incredibly flexible external solution with the throughput to support multi-stream compressed 4K video and other bandwidth-intensive operations. ThunderBay 4 is highly configurable to perfectly match your performance needs. Choose between traditional hard drives or Solid State Drives. Use each drive independently, or in the RAID configuration of your choice for the optimal balance of performance and data-redundancy. Get the most out of your storage, take the brakes off your workflow, and do more with a ThunderBay 4. Experience the most advanced software RAID available with the ThunderBay 4 RAID Edition. Empower your workflow with up to 35% faster RAID performance and exponentially faster rebuild times than comparable hardware RAID arrays. SoftRAID combines the advanced RAID modes, superior performance, comprehensive, real-time disk monitoring, e-mail notification, and fast rebuild capabilities that only software RAID can deliver. The SoftRAID engine is extremely flexible and can easily be updated, reconfigured and used across multiple enclosures to provide an amazing amount of robust options to empower you to make the most of your ThunderBay workflow. Easily setup drive monitoring and e-mail notifications to keep you informed about your ThunderBay's performance and drive health.7. Thunder3 Quad Mini (Thunderbolt3 4-Bay Enclosure Only) - MacOS and Windows Certified
Feature
Thunderbolt 3 interface for lighting fast transfer speeds up to 40 GbpsSecond Thunderbolt 3 port supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices
Power delivery provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power to compatible laptops
Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
Holds up to four 2.5" drives with SATA 6Gb/s interface
Description
External ThunderboltTM 3 Storage Solution for Mac and PC This 4-bay storage enclosure is designed to house up to four 2.5-inch drives. With Software RAID, four striped SSDs can reach data transfer speeds of up to 1375 MB per second while the Thunderbolt 3 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for additional 4K video signal streams and data transfers at the same time. An ultra durable aluminum casing provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra large rear fan keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation. Power delivery over USB-C The AKiTiO Thunder3 Quad Mini supports power delivery (PD) over USB-C, providing 15W of power to laptops like the MacBook Pro (late 2016) that support charging from a 5V/3A power source. This allows you to work with the external drive without the battery levels of your laptop dropping even though the laptop is not plugged into any other power source. Benchmark With Software RAID, the AKiTiO Thunder3 Quad Mini provides users the ability to edit and playback multiple streams of HD and/or 4K content with enough headroom to simultaneously daisy-chain additional monitors and storage devices. The transfer speeds for this benchmark were obtained using the AJA System Test tool with 4GB test files at 5K resolution. These results closely reflect the real-world performance but the actual transfer rates can vary depending on the test environment For traditional spinning hard disk drives (HDDs), the maximum transfer rate for a single drive (Non-RAID) is around 100 MB/s. For this reason, even four striped drives max out at around 400 MB/s. For solid state drives (SSDs), the SATA 6Gb/s interface allows each individual drive to run at full SATA-III speeds but the PCIe to SATA controller is limited to four PCIe 2.0 lanes (Gen2 x4). Due to this limitation, even though the Thunderbolt 3 interface is capable of speeds faster than that, the maximum transfer rate for a striped RAID set with four SSDs is about 1375 MB/s.8. OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Performance RAID Enclosure
Feature
Dual Drive Professional Hardware RAIDCompatible with OS X 10.9.3 or later and Windows 7 or later
Supports two 3.5" drives or two 2.5" drives (via adapter, not included)
Hardware RAID can be configured in RAID 0,1,SPAN and Independent drive modes
Includes 0.6 meter (24 in) USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable and 1.0 meter (39 in) Thunderbolt cable
Description
The next generation Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is the perfect RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups. Inside are two drives, easily configured in RAID 0, 1, span, or independent mode. Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology features two Thunderbolt 2 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, and all of the cables you need for use with almost any system.9. Mobius 5-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Enclosure
Feature
Five removable trays for easy SSD and/or HDD installation (3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA)LEDs for power, drive activity and connection status.
Independent power buttons for each drive allows drives to be powered off individually.
Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing & quiet fan.
Non-RAID system, five independent drives.
Description
The Mobius 5-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Enclosure is designed to meet the needs of power users with the most demanding storage requirements. The removable trays are designed for 3.5" or 2.5" HDD/SSD and allow for easy installation - simply slide the handle to insert or withdraw the drives. The Mobius provides two Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining with other Thunderbolt devices, including displays and external drives.The thermally efficient aluminum maintains optimal drive operating temperature, prolonging the life of the drives. Airflow is maximized due to the high-quality fan that exhausts air away from the internal drives. The Mobius 5-bay Thunderbolt 2 is backed by an Oyen Digital 2-year warranty and includes free lifetime technical support.
10. AKiTiO 4Bay, 2.5'' External Storage Enclosure (2xThunderbolt3 Ports, 1xDIsplayPort, Hardware RAID and Comes with Thunderbolt Cable)
Feature
Number of Hard Drives Supported: 4Number of Hard Drives Installed: No
Number of Solid State Drive Supported: 4
Number of Solid State Drive Installed: No
Software RAID Supported: Yes
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