Top thunderbolt enclosure raid for 2020
Finding the best thunderbolt enclosure raid suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Best thunderbolt enclosure raid
1. 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.
2. MiniPro RAID V3 USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) Dual Bay Enclosure (CB3R3-SL)
Feature
Interface: USB-C (Compatible with USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3). It is not compatible with Thunderbolt 2 or earlier.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
3. OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 / eSATA Enclosure Kit
Feature
0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosureHardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
4. TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.0(5Gbps) Type C 5-Bay RAID Enclosure Support RAID 0/1/Single Exclusive 2+3 RAID Mode Hard Drive RAID Storage (Diskless)
Feature
5-bay RAID storage, compatible with 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD, supports 12TB hard drive, total capacity up to 60TB. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. These are not included. For stable performance, Seagate IronWolf hard drives or WD Reds are recommended).Unique 2+3 RAID mode: hard drive #1 & #2 can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1 or Single disk. The remaining drives #3-5 work as single, independent drives.
Adopts real SUPERSPEED USB3.0(5Gbps) Type-C interface, the read/write speed is up to 410MB/s (SSD in RAID 0).
Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers. This is a DAS, NOT a NAS.
D5-300C adopts aluminum enclosure and low-noise fan, which is firm and reliable, of good heat dissipation, and low noise.
5. TERRAMASTER D5 Thunderbolt 3 Professional-Grade 5-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure RAID 0/RAID1/RAID5/RAID10/JBOD Hard Disk RAID Storage (Diskless)
Feature
Ideal Thunderbolt 3 storage solution for professionals especially those with strict speed and safety requirements, including 4K video editing.Two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, transfer speeds up to 1035MB/s (with SSHD in RAID 0). Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. For better and stable peroformance, the Seagte IronWolf hard drives or the WD red ones (except for the 8TB) are recommended.
Capitalising on the Thunderbolt 3 and DP interfaces, the D5 Thunderbolt 3 supports multi-screen display with up to 3 screens.
Daisy-chain up to 6 devices; Support up to 80TB storage capacity (16TB x 5, in RAID 0); Multiple hardware RAID: RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10, JBOD, Single.
Power delivery provides up to 15W of power to recharge compatible laptops (Mac only, Windows not supported). Aluminum-alloy shell, 2*80mm fans ensure great heat dispersion.
6. OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID Ready (JBOD) 4-Bay Storage Enclosure
Feature
Featuring SoftRAID XT Lite, Add your own drives!Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
RAID 0 & RAID 1 SoftRAID Engine; JBOD: Utilize each of the four drives independently; RAID: Use the included SoftRAID XT Lite software RAID to setup the Mercury Elite Pro Quad for RAID 0 and 1
Four universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
USB-C cables included; 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
7. Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C and USB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 - Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
Feature
2.5" USB C SSD raid enclosure supports two 2.5" SATA SSD drives in JBOD, BIG, RAID0 and RAID1 configurations; USB C SSD Enclosure provides with optional power cable provides stable drive performance to serve as an external RAID enclosurePortable USB C to SATA SSD Enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use; Diagnose internal SSD drives for replacement or repair with the SATA SSD adapter
2X faster than USB 3.0 data transfer rate support by this SSD dual bay enclosure for computers with USB A or USB C. Supports USB-A, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers with the included cables
High speed USBC enclosure storage is compatible with Windows and Mac computers; USB Type C to SATA enclosure in a sturdy metal housing provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop
Dual bay USB-C enclosure for portable hard drive and external SSD is compatible with SATA SSD drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SanDisk SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD
8. OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure w/ Thunderbolt3 Ports
Feature
Supports four NVMe Drives and aluminum enclosure featuring two Thunderbolt 3 portsCompact, portable and light RAID system for on the go performance
Supports up to 8TB of capacity with speeds up to 2800MB/s
Thunderbolt Certified for Mac and Windows
Comes with 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
9. Mobius Pro 5C 5-Bay USB-C External Drive Enclosure
Feature
USB-C (Compatible with USB 3. 1, 3. 0 & Thunderbolt 3). Not compatible with Thunderbolt 2.Supports up to five 3. 5-inch SATA hard drives
Includes USB-C hub for daisy-chaining or additional USB devices
Simple, tray-less drive insertion
Non-RAID system, five independent drives
10. OWC Mercury Elite Pro Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID 0GB Enclosure
Feature
Connect all of your favorite accessories; Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chin additional devices; Connect to virtually any display, TV, or projector with DisplayPort1.2 built in7 ports of connectivity; Flexible storage options with 2 bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives; Hardware RAID options for RAID 0 or 1, span, and JBOD (Independent)
2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 1 Gb Ethernet port, and DisplayPort 1.2, SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader
Frontside SD 4.0 Card Reader for easy camera uploads; 1Gb Ethernet for file transfer speeds that leave WiFi in the dust; (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for your essential peripherals; Dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 for adding up to 4K display
Includes: (1) Mercury Elite Pro Dock, (1) Thunderbolt 3 cable, (1) External Power Supply and power cable, (1) Quick Start Guide, (1) OWC Dock Ejector download, 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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