Question Advice for buying an HDD Enclosure ?

[naguib nader]

Hello All

I need advice on buying HDD enclosure thats supports largest capacity up to 20TB.
Good transfer speed and also lifespan is very important for me.
I already tried to looking on amazon find many types like ORICO , UGREEN , SABRENT , GODO and MAIWO
but I don't know which one is a better or reliable brand.

Any advice will be much appreciated
thnx in advance

 

[Ralston18]

Budget?

Look for some enclosure reviews by professional sites and reviewers.

For example:

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-ssd-and-hard-drive-enclosures

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Quantify:

What transfer speed is required or needed? The transfer speed will only be as fast as the slowest component in the transfer path.

As for "lifespan" - the best guideline is to expect zero lifespan. The enclosure and/or drives could fail at any time.

That is why the focus should be on backups etc. versus how long any given product will last.

As for warranty that only provides for maybe getting a replacement device or perhaps getting your money refunded.

Not your data.

 

[punkncat]

You may wish to consider something like a NAS. Even if you don't go quite that far with the project, trying to find an enclosure with a fan is a nice feature to have. Keeping the drives cool goes a long way towards longevity.

 

[naguib nader]

Budget?

Look for some enclosure reviews by professional sites and reviewers.

For example:

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-ssd-and-hard-drive-enclosures

= = = =

Quantify:

What transfer speed is required or needed? The transfer speed will only be as fast as the slowest component in the transfer path.

As for "lifespan" - the best guideline is to expect zero lifespan. The enclosure and/or drives could fail at any time.

That is why the focus should be on backups etc. versus how long any given product will last.

As for warranty that only provides for maybe getting a replacement device or perhaps getting your money refunded.

Not your data.

unfortunately i m only looking for 3.5 HDD Enclosure none of review include any type of 3.5 HDD
already trying to looking for any review to know cons and pros but didn't find any reliable review
regardless of lifespan which one should i pick in your opinion
and also which one is support large capacity like 20TB

 

[naguib nader]

You may wish to consider something like a NAS. Even if you don't go quite that far with the project, trying to find an enclosure with a fan is a nice feature to have. Keeping the drives cool goes a long way towards longevity.

forgive my unawareness i don't know what do u mean by NAS i thought it was HDD like WD red correct me if i wrong

 

[punkncat]

Network Attached Storage. Either a PC or specialty build enclosure with networking ability instead of USB connection. Super handy for access from multiple devices without having to keep a purposed built (higher power) machine online all the time. Typically, the better units also have a fan for keeping the HDD cool.

I have had a lot of issues out of particularly the HDD "caddy" type of USB adapters. I got a Sabrent 3.5" enclosure a while back that works great for quick file transfers or backup, but gets too hot for constant use.

 

[naguib nader]

Network Attached Storage. Either a PC or specialty build enclosure with networking ability instead of USB connection. Super handy for access from multiple devices without having to keep a purposed built (higher power) machine online all the time. Typically, the better units also have a fan for keeping the HDD cool.

I have had a lot of issues out of particularly the HDD "caddy" type of USB adapters. I got a Sabrent 3.5" enclosure a while back that works great for quick file transfers or backup, but gets too hot for constant use.

i got ur point but this will not be practical for me i want the enclosure for occasionally use not in a regularly basis i tried to look into HDD deck but most of them not support large capacity the enclosure will be very useful for me as it the only option satisfy my need especially the large capacity

 

[worstalentscout]

Hello All

I need advice on buying HDD enclosure thats supports largest capacity up to 20TB.
Good transfer speed and also lifespan is very important for me.
I already tried to looking on amazon find many types like ORICO , UGREEN , SABRENT , GODO and MAIWO
but I don't know which one is a better or reliable brand.

Any advice will be much appreciated
thnx in advance

stay away from Orico.............you won't be able to take out your HDD or SSD again without breaking the enclosure.........

 

[naguib nader]

stay away from Orico.............you won't be able to take out your HDD or SSD again without breaking the enclosure.........

which one did u get could you be more specific

 

[worstalentscout]

which one did u get could you be more specific

i bought several Orico ones so still using them............try Ugreen..........but look at the pics of the enclosure's interior..........