10 Best Raid Enclosures 2024

Mediasonic HFR2-SU3S2 PRORAID 4 Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure – ⭐ Best Overall Raid Enclosure

HFR2-SU3S2 by Mediasonic

• Color: Black
• Weight: 1 pounds
• Dimensions: 5 x 6.5 x 8.5 inches
• Warranty: 1 year

• Support 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 16TB per drive, Support Hard Drive Transfer Rate up to SATA III Speed. Hardware Raid controller built-in on board with one-button control.
• One Button Raid Control support Single Drive Mode, Raid 0 (Spanning) JBOD, Raid 0 (Stripping), Raid 1 (Mirroring), Raid 3 (Stripped set with dedicated parity), Raid 5 (Stripped set with distributed parity), Raid 10 (Mirroring + Striping)
• Transfer rate up to 5.0Gbps via USB 3.0, up to 3.0Gbps via eSATA.
• Smart Fan with built-in thermal-sensor, Auto & Manual modes, and 3 speed levels
• Compatible with Mac OSX 10.8 or later and Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

Syba 5 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swappable 2.5" 3.5"

SY-ENC50118 by Syba

• Release date: 12/01/2018
• Weight: 6 pounds
• Dimensions: 6 x 10 x 7 inches
• Warranty: 1 Year Warranty

• Supports all brands of 2.5" And 3.5" Sate I/II/III hard disk Drive up to 10TB per drive up to 5 x 10TB. Support hard drive transfer rate up to SATA III
• Raid support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, span, and JBOD
• East interface requires port Multiplier w/FIS-based switching on main computer to enable access to multiple HDDs simultaneously

QNAP TR-004 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Direct Attached Storage

TR-004 by QNAP

• Release date: 12/07/2018
• Color: black
• Weight: 4.08 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.3 x 6.6 inches
• Warranty: 2 year warranty

• High-speed 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
• Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable
• Lockable drive Bays

Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 5 Bay USB3.0 2.5"/3.5" External Hard Drive

PS500RU3 by Yottamaster

• Color: 5 Bay/80TB

• 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully.
• 【Flexible RAID for Customized Work Need】It supports RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD(SPAN)/CLONE RAID modes. You can optimize/simplify your workflow by chosing suitable RAID configuration. You can choose hardware RAID for easy set without downloading application, or you can use Software RAID to set/manage RAID modes. It is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.
• 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 5 bay enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
• 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with five removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of six trays, extra screws are provided, Get it at ASIN:B083S8VDQK. Five indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever.
• 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】This 5 bay hdd enclosure adopt USB3.0 protocol, transfer rate up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B interface to connect other peripheral devices. Compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.1 (Gen1) Type C 5-Bay RAID Enclosure Support

D5-300C-US by TerraMaster

• Color: 5-bay USB3.1 (Gen1), Supports 2+3 RAID mode
• Weight: 6.8 pounds
• Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.2 x 5.2 inches

• 5-bay RAID storage, compatible with 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD, supports 16TB hard drive, total capacity up to 80TB. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. These are not included. For stable performance, Seagate IronWolf hard drives or WD Reds are recommended). Compatible with Mac and Windows, and also works with the computers possessing the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
• Unique 2+3 RAID mode: hard drive #1 & #2 can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1 or Single disk. The remaining drives #3-5 work as single, independent drives.
• Adopts real SUPERSPEED USB3.1 (Gen1) Type-C interface, the read/write speed is up to 410MB/s (SSD in RAID 0).
• Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers. This is a DAS, NOT a NAS.
• D5-300C adopts aluminum enclosure and low-noise fan, which is firm and reliable, of good heat dissipation, and low noise.

ORICO 2 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive – 💲 Best Budget Raid Enclosure

by ORICO

• Color: 2 Bay USB3.0, Support RAID

• 【2 Bay Raid Enclosure with 32TB Capacity】: 2 Bay External Hard Drive Raid Enclosure, with independent BRACKET for each drive, Compatible 2.5 / 3.5 inch HDD SSD hard drives through screws, Solid and Stable. It's suitable for Music Photo Video Data Storage and Backup (Not NAS function, Diskless)
• 【Super Speed USB3.0 Transfer Speed up to 5Gbps】: This 2 bay hard drive enclosure supports all 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA (I / II / III) HDD SSD hard disks, USB3.0 to SATA dual high-speed transmission, speed up to 5Gb/s, also can backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1
• 【Unibody Aluminum-Alloy Body】: The 2 Bay HDD SSD Raid Enclosure Features an Unibody Aluminum-Alloy Shell, good in heat dissipation, up to 4mm thickness which is firm and reliable, Designed with ventilation holes helps speed up the air circulation and heat ventilation to effectively cool the drive and whole system for stable operation and an extended lifespan.
• 【Univeral Compatiblility & Support RAID Mode】: The 2 Bay External Hard Drive Raid Enclosure support RAID 0/1/JBOB RAID Mode and Compatible with Windows XP/ 7/ 8 /8.1/ 10/ VISTA/ Linux/ Mac 9.1/10.2 or higher
• 【 Worry Free Service】: ORICO provides 36 months worry free serveice and lifetime technical support.

Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID

NST-272S3-BK by Vantec

• Release date: 11/21/2017
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.66 pounds
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.2 x 1 inches
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

• Support Dual 2. 5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD/SD HD (hard drive not included)
• Usb 3. 0 at super speed up to 5Gbps; Support Individual)/RAID 0/RAID 1; Auto RAID 1 rebuild; support UASP
• Support SATAIII at 6Gbps; capacity support over 2TB per drive*; USB Micro-B connector for additional power; LED for power on/standby/activities/RAID configuration
• Aluminum housing with front vents for maximum heat dissipation; power input with DC 5V/2a adapter; support 7/8. 1/10, Mac OS X 10. 6 or above, Linux Ubuntu 10. Kernel 2. 6. 38) or above
• Perfect for SSD for ultra fast speed
• Provided AC adapter Require If you are not sure your installed drive(s) power requirements

OWC 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID USB 3.1 /

OWCMED3ER0GB by OWC

• 0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosure
• Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
• Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
• Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
• 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Yottamaster 5 Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure 2.5" 3.5" – 👑 Premium Pick

FS5RU3 by Yottamaster

• Color: 5 Bay
• Dimensions: 10.4 x 5.4 x 7.9 inches

• 【80TB,Enterprise-class Storage Capacity】 This 5 bay hard drive Case supports 5 hard drives with a max. capacity of 80TB(16TB for single disk).Great for video editing, photo backup, storage of R&D technical documents, archival backup, music libraries, financial records, storage of video surveillance recordings and corporate data storage.With 5 indicator lights to monitor the operating status of each hard drive. Plug-and-play hot swapping.
• 【Full RAID function, Flexible Storage Solution】 Yottamaster 5 Bay RAID HDD enclosure is the ultimate storage solution for demanding video workflows on location and in the studio.Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 / JBOD / CLONE/Normal RAID modes; Manage massive amounts of media from multiple cameras on location or in the studio with up to 80TB of RAID storage in one system.
• 【For 2.5"/3.5" HDD & SSD】 Yottamaster 5 bay hdd enclosure designed for both 2.5" SSDs where speed is the priority and for 3.5" HDDs when it's important to maximize the storage capacity. Such as WD Red hard drives.The removable aluminum trays allow for easy installation and replacement of the drives.Your hard drives can be firmly fixed on the tray by provided screws,which can effectively protect your hdds from shock and interface damage.
• 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】 The 5 Bay USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure is all Aluminum design. Built- in 80 mm silent fan; With front and rear Meteor cooling holes. An ultra durable aluminum casing provides efficient heat dissipation, plus an extra 80mm rear fan accelerate air convection and keeps your drives cool during long hours of operation.
• 【5Gbps Transfer Rate】 This 5 bay hard drive enclosure adopt SATA III protocol,Featuring a versatile USB 3.0 interface with a transfer speed up to 5Gbps(MAX)to meet the needs of the flexible storage for demanding workflows.Compatible with most Windows,Linux and Mac systems. meanwhile supported 10mins Intelligent Sleep(Note: The Auto-sleep time can be adjusted/canceled.)

ORICO 4 Bay HDD Raid Enclosure USB External Hard Drive

by ORICO

• Color: 400RU3

• 【4 Bay Raid External Enclosure】-- The 4 bay hdd enclosure can support about 7 kinds of raid modes, you can use the raid function to combine your hard drive or improve your data transmission rate. More raid modes the 4 bay enclosure supports, more convenient in your daily work and life.
• 【64TB Large Capacity Enclosure】-- The 4 bay sata enclosure can fits 3.5inch and 2.5inch with a bracket SATA SSD and HDD, and each slot can support up to 16TB hard disk, altogether 64TB, good for data storage and nas expansion for enterprises, self-media workers and who works with much data transfer. You can also use it to store large games, work materil, your family memories and backup of camera video.
• 【Faster Enclosure, 1GB Files for 3 Seconds】-- By adopting high quality chip controller, the drive bay enclosure can support UASP and SATA III protocol, the data transfer rate can reach up to 5Gbps(MAX), it can backward compatible with USB2.0/1.0, very stability and easy to carry the huge data interaction of enterprise, reduce the delay.
• 【Fast Cooling Hard Disk Enclosure】-- The drive bay enclosure is make by 4mm thickness aluminum board body and magnetic enclosure door. There's a cooling fan which the diameter is 92mm built in the usb drive bay enclosure, with a honeycomb dissipation cover at the back of the enclosure, they can helps the acceleration of the flowing wind and heat-dissipation, also can prolong the service life of the hard drive and the 4 bay enclosure.
• 【Widely Compatibility of the Enclosure】-- The 4 bay sata enclosure can compatible with Windows XP/ 7/ 8 /8.1/ 10/ VISTA/ Linux/ Mac 9.1/10.2 or higher. All ORICO products purchased through Amazon include an 12-month quality assurance and lifetime technical support. If you have any problem you are dissatisfied with the product, just let us know and we promise to make it right.