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Hard Disk Enclosures - What are they & why would I use one?

What is a Hard Disk Enclosure and how do I use one?

A hard drive enclosure (sometimes also referred to as a Hard Disk Case or Hard Disk Caddy) is simply an external case that “encloses” a hard disk drive and turns it into an external device that can then be connected to your PC via USB, Firewire or eSATA.

There are lots of external hard drive solutions on the market from companies like Maxtor, Freecom and Lacie but these “solutions” include the Hard Disk as well as the enclosure. Great if you just want to buy something off the shelf but, if you’ve got a hard disk that you’ve salvaged from an old PC then its significantly cheaper to buy a Hard Disk Enclosure and use the Hard Disk you have to create your own solution.

There is nothing intimidating about using a Hard Disk Enclosure – think of it as a “tray” that you slot the Hard Disk into (secured by a couple of screws) and with external connections that allow you to connect the enclosure to your PC. They are simple to use, great for recovering data from old Hard Drives and excellent for recycling old hard disks.

There are a few options to consider when considering a Hard Disk Enclosure:

1. Hard Drive Size (physical not storage capacity): Hard Disks come in two basic sizes depending on whether they are designed to be used in a Laptop of Desktop (Tower) PC. A Laptop Hard Drive is described as a 2.5” Hard Disk whereas the Hard Disk from a Desktop PC is 3.5”
2. Interface: Most new Hard Disks are now SATA (Serial-ATA) disks but if you are looking to use a hard disk salvaged from an old PC its probably going to have an IDE interface (also described as ATA or PATA). The IDE interface is pretty easy to distinguish as it has 2 rows of 22 Pins along the connection interface. A SATA Hard Disk will have to simple plastic looking connectors

3. Connection Type: USB & Firewire connections are the most common ways to connect a Hard Disk Case to your PC or Mac some newer cases also have eSATA as an option. Your choice of connection will often be dependant on the computer/devices you want to use your hard drive with and if you’re not sure you can buy cases with multiple interface options but bear in mind these will cost more than say an enclosure that only connects via USB.

4. Number of Bays: Single and dual bay enclosures are available. A dual bay enclosure can take two Hard Disks and some support RAID so both hard disks can be set up to appear as a single drive or support “virtual back-up” options across both Hard Drives. With any hard drive, whatever the protocol, you also need to consider exactly what you are going to use it for, and consider these four attributes:

If you need any advice on choosing the right Hard Disk Enclosure then feel free to contact the team at USBNow

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Startech USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5 SATA HDD $23.94 This USB to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure transforms virtually any 2.5in SATA II (SATA /300) or SATA (SATA /150) laptop hard drive into the perfect portable storage solution! Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the enclosure let's you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1) for maximum data transfer rates of 480Mbps. A truly portable solution, the external hard drive enclosure features lightweight, yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. Plus, to eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you are ready to back up your data or load your stored files, the USB SATA hard drive enclosure requires no external power supply, as it is powered through its USB connection to the computer. Type: Charger & Adapter Compatible Phone Manufacturer: Universal

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Startech eSATA USB External Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5 SATA HDD $33.94 This eSATA/USB External Hard Drive Enclosure transforms virtually any 2.5in SATA II (SATA /300) or SATA (SATA /150) laptop hard drive into the perfect portable storage solution! Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the external HDD enclosure lets you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1)or eSATA, for maximum data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps (using eSATA). A truly portable solution, SAT2510U2E features lightweight, yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. And, to eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you are ready to back up your data or load your stored files, the enclosure offers USB powered operation, requiring no external power supply. Type: Charger & Adapter Compatible Phone Manufacturer: Universal

SYBA USB 3.0 SATA II 2.5-inch HDD Enclosure $36.36 This is a SYBA USB 3.0 IOCrest palm size 2.5-inch SATA II laptop hard drive enclosure. Convert your 2.5-inch drive into an external drive for more flexibility and convenience.Included items:EnclosureUSB cableUSB/ power cableScrewdriver and screwsUser manualEnclosure:Easy portability and installationSupports USB super speed (4.8Gbps), high speed (480Mbps), and full speed (12Mbps)Compliant with SATA specifications 2.6Color: SilverBrand: SYBAModel: SY-ENC25020UPC: 810154014644Warning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.