CRU DataPort RAX 210 RAX210 RAX210-QR 2-bay SATA 500GB HDD Enclosure Rack Mount
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About this product
The CRU DataPort RAX 210 RAX210-QR is a 2-bay rack-mount enclosure designed for 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. It supports a variety of interfaces including eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, SATA I, and SATA III, offering broad connectivity options. This black enclosure is manufactured in China and provides a flexible solution for integrating internal drives into a rack system with external access.
Our take
This CRU DataPort RAX 210 offers excellent flexibility for anyone needing to integrate a couple of 3.5-inch SATA drives into a rack setup. The wide array of interfaces — from eSATA to FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 — means it's compatible with many systems, even older ones, which is a big plus. It's a straightforward 2-bay enclosure, perfect for a modest expansion or quick access to drives. Keep in mind it's a rack mount, so it's not designed for desktop use, and you'll need to provide your own drives. The USB 2.0 might be a speed bottleneck for modern systems, but the SATA III offers faster alternatives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2-bay SATA HDD enclosure
- Wide range of interface support
- Rack mountable form factor
- Compatible with 3.5 inch drives
Cons
- Only 2 drive bays
- USB 2.0 interface can be slow
Specifications
- Brand CRU
- Type Rack
- Color Black
- Compatible Drive Size 3.5 in Drive
- Interface eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, SATA I, SATA III, USB 2.0
- Country of Origin China
