Hard Drive Enclosures for Media Center

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Icy Dock FatCage 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, SSD/HDD, Black/Silver (MB901SPR-B R1) image 1
Item: IM1HZ4901
Model: MB901SPR-B R1

Icy Dock FatCage is a dual bay RAID enclosure that supports 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD in a 2 x 5.25" optical drive bay of your computer/workstation system. With the built-in hardware RAID 1 chipset and easy to read RAID status LED indicators, you can conveniently mirror the 2.5" drives for data redundancy without adding a RAID card or RAID monitoring software on the host end. Also, Central Process Unit (CPU) is normally required to calculate a RAID but, alternatively, having a RAID chipset on the enclosure frees up the CPU overhead and speeds up the whole system. Therefore this enclosure is a perfect removable drive enclosure for mission-critical computer systems that not only make your system work faster but also provide protection against your critical data..Dual-bay RAID enclosure supports one 3.5" or two 2.5" SATA hard drives, or an SSD in a dual 5.25" optical drive bay of your computer or workstation system.Supports two 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD.Uses two standard external 5.25" optical drive bays.Silver metal construction with partial plastic ABS in black for durability and drive cooling.Supports data transfer speeds up to 6Gbps.Built-In JMS562 hardware RAID 1 mirroring (SAFE)/JBOD chipset.Features easy-to-read RAID status LED indicators for drive power, access, fail, and RAID 1 rebuilding process; supports SATA and 15-pin power cables with locking latches.Anti-vibration technology reduces noise and protects against environmental damage.Active power technology saves power by shutting the device down when no drive is installed.Meets or exceeds the CE, RoHS, and REACH standards.3-year manufacturer limited warranty

Price is  $214.48
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Icy Dock 2.5" to 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, SSD & HDD, Black (MB882SP-1S-2B) image 1
Item: IM15PM948
Model: MB882SP-1S-2B

Introducing the ICY DOCK MB882SP-1S-2B: another milestone in our 2.5" SSD product line. Through manufacturing efficiency, we have managed to redesign the original MB882SP-1S-1B without any sacrifice to our standard of high quality products. The new version is lighter weight for simplicity and cost efficiency. It is very convenient for gamers and power users who expect SSD speed on their home/ office computers. Some other new elements to the converter are viewing slots placed over the SATA connection, allowing the user to verify their HDD or SSD has made a secure connection. This also functions as an extra set of airflow vents for extra cooling with your SSD or HDD. Overall, a lightweight and simplistic design that is perfect for power users, gamers, and average computer users for use in their desktops, media centers, and home servers..Drive Interface: Serial ATA/300.Number of Total Expansion Bays: 1.Number of 2.5" Bays: 1.AMD Radeon R7 M460 Up to 2 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences

Price is  $22.98
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Icy Dock ToughArmor MB516SP-B Drive Enclosure Internal, Black image 1
Item: IM15PM936
Model: MB516SP-B

b74bd6dc8da572454e7c4b769d2f43f7.Rugged heavy duty full-metal construction of all internal and external components, commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, media servers, and IPCs, and approved and used by Tier 1 companies..Perfect for rugged applications that must meet flammability requirements..Fits 16 x 5mm to 7mm 2.5" SATA/SAS hard drives or SSDs in 2x external 5.25" bays for high performance RAID applications.

Price is  $387.73
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Icy Dock ToughArmor 2.5" External SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, SSD & HDD, Black (MB998SK-B) image 1
Item: IM15PQ311
Model: MB998SK-B

73f2cc37e17cb65c1f6a81e8043a34fe.Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies.Perfect for rugged applications and complies to flammability requirements.Fits 8 x 5mm to 7mm 2.5" SATA hard drives or SSD's in a single external 5.25" bay for high performance RAID applications.Silent, low-power operation. Resistant to shock and vibration

Price is  $306.61
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OWC OWCMEQCTSRT08 Mercury Elite Pro Quad External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849178
Model: OWCMEQCTSRT08

Designed to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level. The Flexibility of USB-C The Mercury Elite Pro Quad's powerful USB-C interface delivers USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn't feature USB-C connectivity, the included USB-C to USB-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports. Capacity without Compromise Compatible with 2.5"" and 3.5"" drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad's four universal drive bays provide users massive storage possibilities. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage. The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet. SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium. High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure - provided on your computer and remotely 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues And many more unique features. SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. Designed for Professionals by Professionals Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. On top of that, drive-equipped models undergo OWC's multi-hour drive ""burn-in"" performance certification procedure to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform. Reliability and Support You Can Count On Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by our award-winning customer support. More from the Manufacturer.Four universal drive bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives.Robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets.Includes SoftRAID.Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt (USB-C) compatible Up to 1000MB/s

Price is  $895.76
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OWC OWCMEDCH7T08 Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849158
Model: OWCMEDCH7T08

090ce6ff44f1807d35ee9fbf3e35864b.Optional, user-configurable hardware RAID settings: RAID 0, RAID 1, Span, or Independent modes for advanced users with specific application requirements.Universally compatible: works with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device such as iPad Pro, gaming consoles, anything that supports external storage.Connect and charge: Three USB ports for audio or video mixers, cameras, card readers, tablets, keyboards, mice, anything USB.Plug and play & ready: no drivers needed and includes USB connecting cables

Price is  $535.24
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OWC OWCMEDCH7T24 Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849161
Model: OWCMEDCH7T24

090ce6ff44f1807d35ee9fbf3e35864b.Optional, user-configurable hardware RAID settings: RAID 0, RAID 1, Span, or Independent modes for advanced users with specific application requirements.Universally compatible: works with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device such as iPad Pro, gaming consoles, anything that supports external storage.Connect and charge: Three USB ports for audio or video mixers, cameras, card readers, tablets, keyboards, mice, anything USB.Plug and play & ready: no drivers needed and includes USB connecting cables

Price is  $1040.03
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OWC OWCMEDCH7T12 Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849159
Model: OWCMEDCH7T12

090ce6ff44f1807d35ee9fbf3e35864b.Optional, user-configurable hardware RAID settings: RAID 0, RAID 1, Span, or Independent modes for advanced users with specific application requirements.Universally compatible: works with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device such as iPad Pro, gaming consoles, anything that supports external storage.Connect and charge: Three USB ports for audio or video mixers, cameras, card readers, tablets, keyboards, mice, anything USB.Plug and play & ready: no drivers needed and includes USB connecting cables

Price is  $685.89
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OWC OWCMEDCH7T04 Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849157
Model: OWCMEDCH7T04

090ce6ff44f1807d35ee9fbf3e35864b.Optional, user-configurable hardware RAID settings: RAID 0, RAID 1, Span, or Independent modes for advanced users with specific application requirements.Universally compatible: works with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device such as iPad Pro, gaming consoles, anything that supports external storage.Connect and charge: Three USB ports for audio or video mixers, cameras, card readers, tablets, keyboards, mice, anything USB.Plug and play & ready: no drivers needed and includes USB connecting cables

Price is  $426.78
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OWC OWCMEDCH7T16 Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849160
Model: OWCMEDCH7T16

090ce6ff44f1807d35ee9fbf3e35864b.Optional, user-configurable hardware RAID settings: RAID 0, RAID 1, Span, or Independent modes for advanced users with specific application requirements.Universally compatible: works with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device such as iPad Pro, gaming consoles, anything that supports external storage.Connect and charge: Three USB ports for audio or video mixers, cameras, card readers, tablets, keyboards, mice, anything USB.Plug and play & ready: no drivers needed and includes USB connecting cables

Price is  $808.43
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OWC OWCMEQCTSRT48 Mercury Elite Pro Quad External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849181
Model: OWCMEQCTSRT48

Designed to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level. The Flexibility of USB-C The Mercury Elite Pro Quad's powerful USB-C interface delivers USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn't feature USB-C connectivity, the included USB-C to USB-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports. Capacity without Compromise Compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad's four universal drive bays provide users massive storage possibilities. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage. The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet. SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium. High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure - provided on your computer and remotely 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues And many more unique features. SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. Designed for Professionals by Professionals Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. On top of that, drive-equipped models undergo OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform. Reliability and Support You Can Count On Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by our award-winning customer support. More from the Manufacturer.Four universal drive bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives.Robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets.Includes SoftRAID.Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt (USB-C) compatible Up to 1000MB/s

Price is  $2120.83
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OWC OWCMEQCTSRT32 Mercury Elite Pro Quad External Storage Solution image 1
Item: TS16849180
Model: OWCMEQCTSRT32

Designed to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level. The Flexibility of USB-C The Mercury Elite Pro Quad's powerful USB-C interface delivers USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn't feature USB-C connectivity, the included USB-C to USB-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports. Capacity without Compromise Compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad's four universal drive bays provide users massive storage possibilities. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage. The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet. SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium. High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure - provided on your computer and remotely 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues And many more unique features. SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. Designed for Professionals by Professionals Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. On top of that, drive-equipped models undergo OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform. Reliability and Support You Can Count On Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by our award-winning customer support. More from the Manufacturer.Four universal drive bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives.Robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets.Includes SoftRAID.Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt (USB-C) compatible Up to 1000MB/s

Price is  $1618.75
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Icy Dock® MB153SP-B FatCage 3 x 3.5" In 2 x 5.25" SATA Hot Swap HDD Cage; Black image 1
Item: IM15PM914
Model: MB153SP-B

Icy Dock® MB153SP-B FatCage 3 x 3.5" In 2 x 5.25" SATA Hot Swap HDD Cage; Black.Drive capacity: 4TB support.Interface/ports: 3 x 7pin SATA.No. of expansion bays: 3.Structure: Metal body with partial plastic.Black.Drive fit: 3 x 3.5" SATA 1.5/3/6Gbps hard drive.Drive bay: 3 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25" half-height device bay.Power: Inputs: 2 x 15pin SATA power.LED indication: Power indicator: Solid green LED (power-on), HDD access indicator: Flashing amber LED.Drive cooling: Replaceable 80 x 80 x 25 mm cooling fan, compatible with most 80mm fans with 2pin/3pin connector, metal chassis heat dispersion.Black FatCage series 3 x 3.5" in 2 x 5.25" hot swap SATA HDD cage is compact and space saving to fit multiple drives.

Price is  $141.3
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About Hard Drive Enclosures for Media Center

Hard drive enclosures for media centers provide a convenient solution for expanding storage capacity and enhancing media playback capabilities. These enclosures allow users to house both SSDs and HDDs, making it easy to access and manage large media libraries, including movies, music, and games.

Designed for seamless integration with home entertainment systems, these enclosures often feature sleek designs and user-friendly interfaces. They enable quick connections to various devices, ensuring that your media center remains organized and efficient.

When selecting a hard drive enclosure for your media center, consider features such as compatibility with different drive sizes, USB connectivity options, and data transfer speeds. Many enclosures support both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, providing flexibility in storage choices and ensuring that you can accommodate your specific needs.

Additionally, look for enclosures that offer tool-free installation for easy setup and portability. Features like heat dissipation and built-in power management can also enhance performance and longevity, making them ideal for continuous media playback in a home environment.

What is a hard drive enclosure for a media center?

  • A hard drive enclosure for a media center is a protective casing that allows you to connect internal hard drives or SSDs to your media system, expanding storage and improving access to digital content.

Why do I need a hard drive enclosure?

  • A hard drive enclosure is essential for converting internal drives into external storage solutions, making it easier to manage and access large media files without needing to open your computer or media center.

Can I use any hard drive with a media center enclosure?

  • Most enclosures support both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives, but it's important to check compatibility specifications to ensure your specific drive will fit and function properly.

What features should I look for in a hard drive enclosure?

  • Look for features such as USB 3.0 or higher for fast data transfer, tool-free installation for convenience, and good heat management to ensure optimal performance during extended use.

Are hard drive enclosures portable?

  • Yes, many hard drive enclosures are designed to be portable, allowing you to easily transport your media library between different devices or locations while maintaining a compact form factor.

How do I connect a hard drive enclosure to my media center?

  • Connecting a hard drive enclosure to your media center typically involves plugging it into a USB port. Most enclosures are plug-and-play, requiring no additional software installation for immediate use.