Installs into 3 x standard external 5.25" bay
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I recently had the pleasure of trying out the ICY DOCK Rugged 24 x 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Mobile Rack Enclosure for 3 x 5.25 Bay (6 x Mini-SAS HD), and I must say, it’s been a game-changer in my storage needs!

First off, the installation process was a breeze. It easily slides into three standard external 5.25" bays, making it incredibly convenient to add more storage capacity without taking up too much space.

The enclosure supports an impressive 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives, each with a height of up to 7mm. I was able to fill mine with a mix of HDDs and SSDs, giving me a substantial boost in my storage capacity.

Connecting these drives through the 6 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connector ensures fast transfer speeds, up to 12Gb/s for SAS drives and 6Gb/s for SATA drives. This has significantly improved my workflow, as I no longer have to wait for files to load or save.

Another feature that caught my attention was the large 80mm cooling fan with three-mode fan speed control (high/low/off). It keeps the drives running smoothly and coolly, even under heavy usage. This is especially important when dealing with high-capacity drives.

Maintaining these drives is also a breeze, thanks to the removable EZ-Slide Nano tray for each drive maintenance. Swapping out or cleaning drives has never been simpler.

Lastly, I appreciate the industry-leading 5 years limited warranty and exceptional customer support that comes with this product. It gives me peace of mind knowing that I’m covered in case of any issues.

All in all, I am extremely satisfied with the ICY DOCK Rugged 24 x 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Mobile Rack Enclosure. It’s a reliable, high-performance solution for expanding my storage capacity, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for such a product!

  • Supports 24 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA SSDs & HDDs, up to 7mm in height
  • Installs into 3 x standard external 5.25″ bay
  • Connects 24 x 2.5 SAS/SATA drive through 6 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connector
  • Powers 24 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA drive through 6 x 15-pin SATA power connector
  • Transfer speed up to 12Gb/s for SAS drives & 6Gb/s for SATA drives
  • Large 80mm cooling fan with three-mode fan speed control (high/low/off)
  • Removable EZ-Slide Nano tray for each drive maintenance
  • Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support

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