{"product_id":"startech-com-usb-3-0-esata-dual-3-5-sata-iii-hard-drive-external-raid-enclosure-w-uasp-and-fan-black-s3520bu33er","title":"StarTech.com USB 3.0 eSATA Dual 3.5\" SATA III Hard Drive External RAID Enclosure w\/ UASP and Fan - Black S3520BU33ER","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe S3520BU33ER 2-Bay RAID Enclosure offers a high-performance external storage solution, enabling you to build a secure RAID array with two 3.5\" SATA hard drives, with the option to connect it to your computer through either an available USB 3.0 or eSATA port.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor fast data transfers and efficient performance from your SATA III drives, the RAID enclosure supports full SATA III transfer speeds (up to 6 Gbps), as well as full USB 3.0 transfer speeds (up to 5Gbps). When connected through USB, the enclosure supports UASP, which offers performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller (see our performance below).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith support for JBOD, Spanning, RAID 0, and RAID 1,the enclosure offers several options that enable you to customize your drive arrangement based on your storage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo maximize both durability and reliability, the external RAID enclosure features high-quality aluminum construction with a built-in fan that helps improve ventilation and maintain a better operating environment for your drives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage\/backup capabilities of your computer, with support for large capacity hard drives (tested up to 4TB).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S3520BU33ERsupports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows® (8\/7\/Vista\/XP\/Server 2008\/Server 2003), Apple® OSX (10.9\/10.8\/10.7\/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS™.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItis backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eImproved Performance with UASP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"gfk-spex-minisite\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open('\/\/content.etilize.com\/mini-site\/en_ca\/1026156017.html','_blank','height=800,width=780,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,menubar=no,location=no,directories=no,status=no');return false;\"\u003eMore from the Manufacturer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Drive Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware RAID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-Play  Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SATA revision I\/II\/III (1.5\/3.0\/6.0 Gbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeSATA or USB Host Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUASP Support (Attached SCSI Protocol Specification Revision 1.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eController Type : Serial ATA\/600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID Supported : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged Quantity : 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Contents : \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0\/eSATA HDD RAID Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x eSATA Cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x USB 3.0 Cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA,EU,UK)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x Rubber Foot Set\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x Instruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Website Address : http:\/\/www.startech.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeSATA : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID Levels : 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Hard Drives Supported : 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmentally Friendly : Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental Certification : REACH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug\/Connector Type : M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor : Desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer : StarTech.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type : DAS Storage System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of 3.5\" Bays : 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Warranty : 2 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Power Supply Wattage : 36 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Interface : eSATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Total Expansion Bays : 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin : China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Startech.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50259956793618,"sku":"S3520BU33ER","price":0.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/9995\/7778\/files\/162033736.webp?v=1726441360","url":"https:\/\/www.ziestech.com\/products\/startech-com-usb-3-0-esata-dual-3-5-sata-iii-hard-drive-external-raid-enclosure-w-uasp-and-fan-black-s3520bu33er","provider":"Ziestech Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}