18 Best Thunderbolt Raid Enclosure of 2022 – Romance University
After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, Romance University finds out Top 18 Best Thunderbolt Raid Enclosure of 2022. Check our ranking below.
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- 4-Drive SSD Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 1527MB/s sustained performance; Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives — no adapter needed; Intelligent drive monitoring with desktop and email notifications
- User configurable in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 & 1+0; Ultra quiet, heat dissipating aluminum chassis; Rigorously pre-tested with multi-hour burn-in
- Featuring SoftRAID XT, RAID-5 Pre-configured. Thunderbolt 3 cable included, 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup
- Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS
- 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless)
- Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks
- Portable design for professionals especially those with strict speed and safety requirements, including 4K video editing. Starting from March 26th, 2021, Mac with M1 security chip was fully supported.
- Two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, reading speeds up to 760MB/s (with SSHD in RAID 0). Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD.
- Hardware RAID: RAID0, RAID1, JBOD, SINGLE; Support up to 40TB storage capacity (20TB x 2, in RAID 0); Daisy-chain up to 6 devices;
- Capitalising on the Thunderbolt 3 and DP interfaces, the TD2 Thunderbolt 3 supports multi-screen display with up to 3 screens.
- Power delivery provides up to 15W of power to recharge compatible laptops (Mac only, Windows not supported). Aluminum-alloy shell, 80mm fan ensures great heat dispersion.
- The installation of four NVMe SSDs in this JEYI Quad NVMe Enclosure, which supports USB 4 at 40 Gbps, expands capacity to 8 TB. Supports 4 M.2 SSDs up to 32 TB. Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4
- Supports RAID Functionality: Optimize your storage with flexible RAID configurations (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for enhanced speed, redundancy, or capacity. Compatible with macOS (RAID Assistant), Windows (Storage Spaces), and Linux (mdraid/mdadm)
- The aluminum enclosure provides better protection and maximizes cooling efficiency, featuring an integrated temperature control system and a disk health monitoring system
- Must be paired with a 60W power adapter to function properly. Includes a 50 cm USB 4/Thunderbolt 4 cable and a 12V 5A power adapter
- Supports four NVMe SSDs, with each SSD allocated exclusive PCIe 3.0 x1 bandwidth. The four SSDs share a total PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth (USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3 at 40 Gbps)
- High-Speed Data Transmission: The D4-320 hard drive enclosure utilizes the USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol, achieving high-speed data transmission of up to 10Gbps. When equipped with four hard drives, the actual read/write speed can reach up to 1,016 MB/s (combined read/write with four SATA III HDDs of 8TB each). With just one SSD installed, the read speed effortlessly reaches 510 MB/s (SATA III 1TB SSD). The D4-320 supports a single HDD up to 30TB, with a total capacity of 120TB, and is compatible with various hard drives, including 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives, and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
- Plug-and-Play Compatibility: The D4-320 USB storage supports 4 individual disks (NO RAID function), and is plug-and-play, eliminating the need for drivers. It is highly compatible with MAC, Windows, and Linux operating systems. The USB Type-C interface supports various computer interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
- Hot Swappable Convenience: The D4-320 HDD enclosure supports hot swapping, allowing users to replace hard disks without powering off the device. This feature enhances convenience and efficiency in data transfer processes.
- Tool-Free Hard Drive Management: Featuring a tool-free hard drive tray design, the D4-320 external HDD enclosure enables easy installation and removal of hard drives without requiring additional tools. Furthermore, the D4-320 incorporates TerraMaster's unique Push-lock design, automatically securing the hard drive tray upon insertion, preventing the hard drive from falling out or disconnecting.
- Efficient Heat Dissipation and Quieter Operation: The D4-320 direct attached storage incorporates an intelligent temperature-controlled fan for optimal heat dissipation. Additionally, specialized sound-absorbing panels and vibration damping measures contribute to a quieter operation, with noise levels reduced by up to 50% compared to the previous generation. In standby mode, the noise level drops below 21 dB(A), creating a remarkably quiet user environment.
- 【40Gbps External Hard Drive Enclosure】: The 40Gbps output port is linked to the host port (compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 ONLY), while the 40Gbps USB C port and SATA port are employed for data transfer, and the DP port + 40Gbps USB C port is utilized for video output. It serves as the ideal storage solution for video editing
- 【40Gbps High-Speed Data Transmission】: The 40Gbps USB C port on the 5-bay hard drive enclosure can be connected to the 40Gbps PSSD for high-speed data transfer. It enables efficient thermal data processing for video editing
- 【Daisy Chaining Expansion】: It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives of up to 22TB with a maximum capacity of 110TB. The storage space can be expanded to 330TB through the Daisy chain and up to 3 devices, which can effortlessly fulfill the storage requirements of high-definition video footage(Not Support Raid Mode)
- 【Video Output】: Featuring a multi-interface design (DP interface and type-c hub interface), it supports dual monitor 4K 60Hz or single monitor 8K 30Hz. Note: Mac M1/M2/M3 only supports connection to 4K@60Hz external monitor
- 【Reliability and Durability】: The ORICO external hard drive enclosure is characterized by an aluminum alloy metal body and a large quiet 80mm fan for effective heat dissipation. A built-in 150W power supply ensures stable power supply, and multi-disk reading can also maintain data smoothness
- 【6-In-1 nvme enclosure】:ANYOYO ssd enclosure features 2*USB-C 40Gbps ,1*HDMI 2.0 4K60Hz, 1*USB-A 3.1 10Gbps,1*PD 100W,Supports M.2 NVMe array and Thunderbolt 4 Daisy chain, helping you transfer, screen projection, and capacity expansion in a in-one. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Before using this device, ensure that your host device is Thunderbolt 3/4/USB4.0 port,Please note that M.2 speed will drop when daisy chaining
- 【Dual Monitor Display】:This 40Gbps docking station support Single 8K@60Hz or4K60 and 4K@60Hz in dual-monitor ⚠️⚠️⚠️: Please check that your computer‘s USB-C port supports DP Alt Mode for video output.
- 【Support software RAID Settings】:This nvme enclosure supports dual-bay enclosure read or single enclosure read 20Gbps, and supports JBOD (connection, capacity combination, macOS only). For RAID 1 (mirroring, minimum disk capacity) and RAID 0 (maximum twice disk capacity, 40Gbps faster), ⚠️⚠️⚠️ deletes data when configuring or changing the RAID array. Therefore, back up your data first
- 【Heat Sink Design】:Aluminum alloy material and metal heat conduction trough heat dissipation process, with the whirlpool fan, the heat is exported from the inside, multiple heat dissipation ⚠️⚠️⚠️ is not suitable for the drive with heat sink
- 【16TB super expansion】: A single drive supports up to 8TB hard drive capacity, and dual drives support up to 16TB in total. It is more convenient to expand large-capacity files. The capacity of this dual-bay nvme enclosure is beyond imagination.
- High Speed: The D2-320 hard drive enclosure adopts USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol for high-speed data transmission up to 10Gbps. With 2 hard drives in RAID 0, the read/write speed can reach up to 521MB/s (SATA III HDD 8TB x 2). With 2 SSD’s in RAID 0, the read speed can reach 1075MB/s (SATA III 1TB SSD x 2).
- Multiple RAIDs supported: The D2-320 is a hardware RAID enclosure and it supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SINGLE which can better satisfy various demands of users. In RAID 1, data will be in a mirror backup. When there is a damaged hard drive, you can directly replace the hard drive, and the data will be recovered automatically. This provides an absolute security for the data.
- Super-large Storage Space: The D2-320 USB storage enclosure can support up to two 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, as well as 2.5" SATA SSD, with a maximum capacity of 22TB per drive, providing users with up to 44TB (22TB x 2) of storage space.
- Better Heat Dissipation: The D2-320 HDD enclosure has an intelligent temperature-controlled and low-noise fan that automatically adjusts its speed based on the temperature of the hard disk. This feature ensures that the hard disk operates at its best temperature and provides better heat dissipation.
- Convenient to swap hard drives: The D2-320 external hard drive enclosure features a tool-free hard drive tray design that allows for easy installation and removal of hard drives without the need for any tools. Furthermore, the D2-320 incorporates a brand new Push-lock unique design from TerraMaster, which automatically locks the hard drive tray when you insert the hard drive, preventing the hard drive from falling out or disconnecting.
- 【1-to-3 Offline Clone】This m.2 enclosure supports 1-to -3 offline clone or read and write M.2 PCIe NVMe 2230/2242/2260/2280mm SSDs. Compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux.
- 【40Gbps High Speed】The pcie nvme enclosure duplicator equips with 40Gbps USB Gen4x4 output interface and 40Gbps ASMedia chip, each bay can reach 16Gbps transmission speed (PCIE GEN4x1 Max 16Gbps), backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3.
- 【Support System RAID】Support RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD when using with macOS. Support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and JBOD when using with Windows system. 【NOTE: Please be aware of the risks of RAID before using.】
- 【Excellent Heat Dissipation】This nvme cloner have multiple cooling methods whcih can improve your work efficiency: aluminum alloy body, magnetic aluminum case, built-in cooling fan, heat dissipation holes, aluminum thermal pads and silicone thermal pads.
- 【Feature】Item Size 5.7x5.7x1.25 inch / 4x 8TB Capacity / Type-C to Type-C 40Gbps Data Cable(27.5inch) / 12V 5A Power Adapter(47inch) / Clear LED Indicator
- Interface: USB Gen II (10Gbps) Type-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 3 & 4)
- 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
- Backed by a 3 year warranty
- Device Ports: (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s), (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port, (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible, (1) HDMI Port, (1) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) RJ-45 Port, (1) SD 4.0/UHS-II Media Slot; Host Port Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
- Data Rate: Up to 40 Gb/s; Data Transfer Rate (Max): Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s) Thunderbolt 3, Up to 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s) USB 3.2 Gen 2; Number of Bays: 2; Mechanisms Supported: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives, 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch U.2 drives, NVMe M.2 drives (via U.2 adapter); RAID Features: Hardware RAID, Software RAID Capable; RAID Levels Supported: SPAN,RAID 0,RAID 1,JBOD; Power Delivery: Provides up to 27 watts of power via Thunderbolt 3 to charge or reduce device battery draw
- HDMI port for connecting up to an 8K display; Display Support by Port: Thunderbolt 3 (Titan Ridge): Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1: Up to 8K @ 120Hz
- Frontside SD 4.0/UHS-II media slot for easy camera uploads; Innergize enabled: a complete health, performance, and field update management tool when using OWC Atlas SD memory cards with Gemini's SD reader
- Backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt equipped Mac; 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty; 7 Ports of connectivity; Flexible storage options with two bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives; Hardware RAID options for RAID 0 or 1, span, JBOD (Independent); 2.5GbE for transferring files up to 2.5x faster than standard Ethernet; Second Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining, adding a USB-C device, additional display, or charging Thunderbolt (USB-C) devices; Front panel LEDs for instant drive status
- Versatile RAID Modes: Supports RAID 0 for high-speed performance, RAID 1 for data redundancy, JBOD for independent drive usage, and Clone mode for direct disk duplication; If you have important data that can't get lost, the RAID 1 mode of this enclosure is what you need, it will always automatically have a backup of your file in one of your SSDs
- Tool-Free Installation: Easily open the SSD enclosure cover without using any tools, making it convenient to switch and replace SSDs; This feature will help you improve the efficiency when you're using the clone mode of this device, it's very convenient to install and uninstall SSDs without any tool
- Durable Aluminum, Compact Design: The sturdy aluminum casing offers superior heat dissipation and lightweight portability, ideal for professionals on the move
- High-Speed Data Transfer: With 20Gbps transfer speeds, it's perfect for large file handling, backups, and data-intensive tasks
- Supports External Power Supply: Designed for high-capacity SSDs like 8TB or 16TB, this dual-bay enclosure includes an extra USB-C port for external power. If your laptop or computer's USB port can't provide enough power to run both drives, simply connect an external power source for smooth operation.
- Support 8 hard drives up to 24TB per drive simultaneously. Removable trays provide ease of drive organization. Each with independent power ON/OFF button. Serve as home or office data storage center.
- Ultra fast speed 40Gbps connection. Transfer large files in a breeze with up to 40Gbps through the USB-C interface. Supports SATA I/II/III(6GB/s) and UASP.
- Fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4/5, USB4
- Support all brands of 2.5 Inch and 3.5 Inch SATA hard disk drive up to 24TB per drive. (Does not support RAID and NAS function)
- Smart Fan Function with built-in thermal sensor. Support Auto and Manual mode with 3 level of fan speed.
- 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals and business】The 3.5 hard drive enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inches HDD and SSD, max capacity up to 20TB for each hard drive, it's a ideal external hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.Save space on your desktop or laptop.
- 【4 Raid Modes】!!!NOTE:Press and hold the "Reset" button for 5 seconds after reset the RAID array!!!This raid enclosure supports 4 RAID Modes(RAID 0, RAID 1, Normal, JBOD).Designing RAID may result in data loss.MAC OS no Raid software.
- 【No heat】The 2 bay hard drive reader built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Fan.Maximize the security of your data.NOTE:Fan noise is around 40-50 decibels, not recommended if you are very sensitive to noise.
- 【Up to 5Gbps】This dual bay raid enclosure equips with JMS561 chip and USB 3.0 output interface, Max 5Gbps under UASP control.
- 【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C 3.0 Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.Plug and play, no fuss, no muss.
- Ultra-Fast 40Gbps Speeds for Demanding Workflows: The D4 SSD NVMe enclosure delivers 40Gbps speeds, and it's compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, USB 4/3.2/3.1/3.0/2.0. It delivers speeds up to 3,224MB/s with 4x 990 PRO SSDs, or 1,608MB/s with a single SSD, ideal for 4K video editing and large file transfers. Note: No built-in RAID; supports four individual disks (soft RAID via third-party tools).
- Massive 32TB Storage Capacity in a Compact Design: With support for four M.2 NVMe 2280 SSDs (up to 8TB each), this NVMe SSD enclosure provides up to 32TB of high-speed storage. Its book-sized, lightweight form factor fits seamlessly on desks, shelves, or in travel bags.
- Whisper-Quiet Operation with Intelligent Cooling: An advanced active cooling system with temperature-controlled fans keeps the NVMe external enclosure silent (19dB(A) in standby) even under heavy loads. Four internal temperature sensors ensure optimal heat dissipation, protecting your SSDs while maintaining a distraction-free environment.
- Universal Compatibility: The D4 SSD M.2 NVMe enclosure works as a plug-and-play storage expansion for Mac mini, a bootable macOS drive, or a high-speed Windows/Linux external drive. Comes with a 12V/2A power adapter and features wide voltage input compatibility (12V-20V), ensuring stable operation with various devices including Mac mini, Windows PCs, and mini-computers.
- Automated Data Protection & Easy Backup: The included TDAS Mobile App lets you wirelessly back up photos/videos from iOS/Android devices, while TPC Backupper software enables scheduled Windows backups. Power-loss recovery ensures auto-restart after outages, making it server/NAS-ready.
- Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2586MB/s real-world tested speed with Thunderbolt 3 port
- Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter needed) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
- Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Daisy-chain expansion: second Thunderbolt 3 port for adding up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
- Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows
- Dual-bay Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 equipped performance RAID solution
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports and one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
- Hardware RAID can be configured in RAID 0, 1, SPAN and Independent drive modes
- Includes 0.6 meter (24 in) USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable and 1.0 meter (39 in) Thunderbolt cable
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- HIGH PERFORMANCE M.2 STORAGE VIA THUNDERBOLT 3 : Turn up to 4 PCIe 80mm M.2 SSDs (M-Key) into an external TB3 storage solution; Data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps; Downstream TB3 port; DisplayPort video output; Vented metal enclosure w/thermal pads & fan
- MAXIMIZE DRIVE SPEED: Connect up to four M.2 PCIe NVMe and/or AHCI drives with an 8Gbps PCIe lane dedicated to each SSD; Supports software RAID with storage management systems like Storage Spaces (Microsoft) , RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid/mdadm (Linux)
- FLEXIBLE PORT OPTIONS: DisplayPort output to connect to a display with resolutions up to 4K 60Hz; Downstream TB3 port to daisy chain additional TB3 devices or a compatible TB3 display (up to 5K 60Hz); Connected devices share bandwidth with connected SSDs
- THUNDERBOLT 3 CERTIFIED: Works w/TB3 & TB4 host devices like MacBook Pro 16/13/Air (Dual displays on Mac w/Intel & M1 Pro/Max Processor; Dual display not supported on M1 Mac), Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon/T Series, Dell XPS/Latitude/Precision & HP EliteBook
- POWER ADAPTER & THUNDERBOLT 3 CABLE INCLUDED: Self powered with an included 72W EPS power supply that powers the enclosure, the connected drives and provides 15W to TB3 port; Includes 2.3 ft (70 cm) TB3 certified passive cable; NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATA SSDs
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