Sabrent EC-7F83 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Aluminum Enclosure W/Fan USB 3.0
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About this product
The Sabrent EC-7F83 is a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive enclosure designed with an aluminum body for durability and heat dissipation. It features a built-in cooling fan to maintain optimal operating temperatures for your drive. Connectivity is versatile, offering both USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces, along with backward compatibility for USB 2.0. This black enclosure supports 3.5-inch SATA drives, making it suitable for creating external storage from a desktop hard drive.
Our take
This Sabrent enclosure is a solid choice if you're looking to repurpose a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. The aluminum construction feels robust and I appreciate the integrated cooling fan, which is a definite plus for ensuring drive longevity, especially for drives that see extended use. The inclusion of both USB 3.0 and eSATA provides good flexibility for different systems and setups. While USB 3.0 is fast, having eSATA can be beneficial for certain legacy connections. It's a practical and well-built unit for turning an internal drive into reliable external storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Aluminum material for durability
- Integrated cooling fan
- Versatile USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces
- Supports 3.5 inch SATA drives
Cons
- Only for 3.5-inch drives
- May require external power supply
Specifications
- Brand Sabrent
- Type Case/Enclosure
- Color Black
- Compatible Drive Size 3.5 in Drive
- Features Cooling Fan, USB2, eSATA, USB3
- Material Aluminum
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- MPN
- EC-7F83
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SATA/IDE, USB 3.0
- UPC
- 857161001977
