Product ID: SAT3520U3SR
The SAT3520U3SR USB 3.0 RAID Enclosure turns two 3.5" SATA (SATA I, SATA II, SATA III) hard drives into an external RAID array through a USB 3.0 connection. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB per bay) can be used to greatly enhance your computer storage/backup capabilities.
Whether it's greater capacity or data redundancy you're looking for, this USB 3.0 dual drive enclosure is the solution, with built-in support for multiple RAID modes (RAID 0, 1, JBOD) which enables the enclosure to fit the role you need. The drive enclosure also supports non-RAID operation, so both drives can be used independant.
Compliant with the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 specification, which can provide up to 5 Gbps of data bandwidth (10x more than USB 2.0), the SAT3520U3SR RAID enclosure makes it easier and faster to transfer or stream large amounts of data. Although the dual drive enclosure will perform at peak speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 host computer, it is also more than suitable for use with older systems, as it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 connections.
With a built-in cooling fan the SAT3520U3SR can help extend the life of your hard drives and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 2 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) |
1 - Host Connectors | USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Number of Drives | 2 | |
Drive Size | 3.5in | |
Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
Drive Installation | Fixed | |
Fan(s) | Yes | |
1 - Fans | 50 mm | |
Chipset ID | ASMedia - ASM1051 Silicon Image - Sil5923 |
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Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Power |
2 - LED Indicators | Drive Power/Activity | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 18.6 cm [7.3 in] |
Package Length | 26.1 cm [10.3 in] | |
Package Width | 15.2 cm [6.0 in] | |
Package Quantity | 1 | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 1.8 kg [4.0 lb] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Type and Rate | SATA II (3 Gbps) | |
Hardware Raid Supported | Yes | |
Supported RAID Modes | JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) | |
RAID 0 (Striped Disks) | ||
RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) | ||
Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 4TB 5400 RPM hard drives per bay (8TB total) | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Silver |
Material | Aluminum and Plastic | |
Product Length | 19.2 cm [7.6 in] | |
Product Width | 75 mm [3.0 in] | |
Product Height | 12.5 cm [4.9 in] | |
Weight of Product | 1.3 kg [2.8 lb] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 110V-240V AC | |
Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
Output Current | 3000 mA | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 8/8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64bit), Server 2008 (32/64), Vista(32/64), Server 2003 (32/64) XP(32/64), 2000 Apple® Mavericks (10.9) OSX Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6) Linux |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB 3.0 port |
Note | For older 32-bit Windows systems, the maximum supported partition size is 2 TB. Windows will limit the partition size to 2TB, or not properly detect the drive(s) if the size is greater than 2TB per drive/array. |
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What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Dual Drive Enclosure |
USB 3.0 Cable | ||
Screw Kit | ||
Plastic Stand | ||
Universal Power Adapter | ||
3 - Included in Package | Power Adapter Plug (NA/EU/UK) | |
1 - Included in Package | Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive enclosure, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
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