Mediasonic
Mediasonic ProBox 4 Bay USB 3.0 / eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure
Expand your storage capacity with the Mediasonic ProBox 4 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure. This enclosure supports four 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard drives, offering substantial storage potential. Connect effortlessly via USB 3.0 or eSATA for rapid data transfers. Its integrated hardware RAID controller simplifies the configuration of various RAID modes, enhancing data redundancy and performance. Designed with automatic fan control for optimal cooling and a durable aluminum construction, this enclosure ensures reliability for all your data storage needs.
$169.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
536
/ 561
#536 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
+70%
Above average
Number of Bays
4
Who it's for
- High Capacity and JBOD Support
- Versatile Dual Connectivity
- Simple Setup and Drive Swapping
Who should skip it
- Lack of Hardware RAID
- Noisy Cooling Fan
- Aggressive Sleep Mode Issues
Key Specs
Number of Bays
4
Supported Drive Size
3.5" SATA I/II/III
Max Drive Capacity
22TB per drive
Host Interface
USB 3.0 (up to 5.0Gbps), eSATA (up to 3.0Gbps)
RAID Support
Yes (Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10)
Hot-swappable
Yes
LED Indicator
Yes
Material
Aluminum
Features
- Massive storage for four 3.5" SATA drives.
- Fast data transfer via USB 3.0 and eSATA.
- Hardware RAID for data protection.
- Hot-swappable bays for easy drive management.
- Automatic fan control for optimal cooling.
- Durable aluminum construction for reliability.
- Plug and Play for simple setup.
- LED activity indicators for drive status.
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly value this enclosure for its cost effective mass storage expansion and ease of use. Setup is simple, leveraging reliable plug and play USB 3.0 performance for quick capacity boosts. The four bay design is excellent for home servers and backups. A quiet cooling fan is appreciated for maintaining drive health. While the included eSATA connection sometimes causes compatibility issues, most users stick to USB. A recurring concern involves the long term reliability of the power supply unit. Despite minor build quality notes, the overall sentiment praises this as a dependable, budget friendly solution for JBOD storage needs.
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