Question HDD enclosure

[slightnitpick]

I'm looking for an external HDD enclosure for one or two 3.5 inch drives, minimal LEDs, and a quiet fan. If a two-bay, RAID would be nice, but isn't required. I'll be plugging in an older drive to transfer files from and probably a 2 TB Ironwolf after that. Windows 10. This will be on 24/7. I'm looking for something that will last for years.

 

[Darkbreeze]

What kind of budget are you hoping to adhere to?

 

[slightnitpick]

So far the ones I'm looking at are from about $75 - $140 for single bay enclosures and just over $200 for dual bay enclosures. Around those price points, or less if a high-quality option is available for less.

Current ones I've found so far that have good reviews on the above features are:
https://www.amazon.com/Mobius-2-Bay...e/dp/B0CJ5PMQ6R/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_d_2_t_1

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725163-REG/avastor_hdxp_c_lb_hdx_pro_c_enclosure.html/reviews

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1477996-REG/qnap_tr_002_us_2_bay_3_5_sata_hdd.html/reviews

This is replacing a Thermaltake Max 4 that's over a decade and a half old. I want something that will last.

 

[USAFRet]

At the $200 price point, a 2 bay NAS would work.

Synology:
https://www.amazon.com/Synology-2-Bay-DiskStation-DS223j-Diskless/dp/B0C8814GKB

QNAP:
https://www.amazon.com/QNAP-TS-233-US-Affordable-Cortex-A55-Quad-core/dp/B09VCYCFSY

 

[slightnitpick]

At the $200 price point, a 2 bay NAS would work.

Synology:
https://www.amazon.com/Synology-2-Bay-DiskStation-DS223j-Diskless/dp/B0C8814GKB

QNAP:
https://www.amazon.com/QNAP-TS-233-US-Affordable-Cortex-A55-Quad-core/dp/B09VCYCFSY

Those are both NASes. Definitely far more than I want to deal with.

 

[USAFRet]

Those are both NASes. Definitely far more than I want to deal with.

OK. I just posted those as alternatives.

Here is a 4 bay enclosure, well within your price range.
https://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-PROBOX-SATA-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B09WPPJHSS

A 2 bay at $80:
https://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-PROBOX-SATA-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B077H9Z7TS

I have the 4 bay one, currently 8 years old. 24/7 ops, no problems.
The only issue I have with it is the blue LEDs on the front are too bright.