The Diamond drive kit is the latest Addonics storage solution incorporating a number of new innovative features and enhancements. Designed to connect SATA hard drive to any system to deliver peak performance, the Diamond drive enclosure introduces Addonics first SATA direct bridge design that connects the SATA hard drive to the computer in native SATA mode. The Diamond drive enclosure is the first in the market that comes with built in eSATA and SATA connectors As a result, the Diamond drive enclosure can be easily attached to any computer externally via the high performance eSATA port or used like a drive cartridge in the Diamond drive cradle mounted inside a standard 5 ¼” drive bay. The SATA direct bridge in the Diamond drive enclosure also isolates the SATA hard drive power and data connectors from the wears and tears incurred in some of the removable SATA hard drive system. The hard drive inside the Diamond enclosure can practically be accessed by any computer via eSATA or USB connection using the Addonics USB - eSATA adapter. You can also install any 2.5" SATA hard drive into into the Diamond drive enclosure using the optional 2.5" hard drive mounting bracket.
Illustrations showing the Diamond Enclosure with Direct SATA Bridge to isolate the hard drive connectors
By utilizing a wide assortment of Addonics IO converters, cables and accessories, both the Diamond drive enclosure and cradle offers almost unlimited connection and installation possibilities to fit the need of your storage application. The flexibility and adaptive features of the Diamond drive kit enable you to start with the minimum components that you need for your storage application, then add the necessary components as your application grows or changes. Constructed in heavy gauge aluminum with precision finish for smooth operation, the Diamond drive kit is built to last while at the same time providing excellent heat dissipation for the hard drive.
7/20/07"Heat-sapping aluminum and eSATA support mark this evolutionary removable hard drive system from Addonics. Install it in a drive bay with a SATA hard drive (not included), and you’ll have a hard drive you can remove for security or sneakernetting. "
Product features
Drive enclosures features
eSATA connector for external eSATA connection
regular SATA connector for use as an internal hot-swap removable hard drive
in a 5 1/4" drive bay with optional Diamond Drive Cradle
Choice of SATA / SATAII or IDE hard drive enclosures
Hard drive connectors are isolated by a SATA direct bridge from wear and tear in removable drive application
Support large hard drive beyond 137G with single partition.
No interface cabling between drive and
enclosure for reliable connection.
No switch to set between internal and external hard drive
application
Compact size for easy transportation - slightly larger
than a VCR cassette
Sturdy aluminum body for use in rough environments
Well ventilated design, good heat conduction
without fan for quiet operation
Drive Cradle keylock to secure Drive Enclosure and power on the drive
Drive Cradle LED can be set to come from hard drive or from controller
LED for both power and drive access
OS support
in internal hard drive model
eSATA, IDE or SCSI - DOS, Windows 95, NT(SP6), 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, Linux and Solaris
USB - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, Linux and solaris
The Diamond drive enclosure and cradle system are designed to work with various Addonics converter boards, cables and accessories. This create an unlimited possibilities in deploying the Diamond drive kits in a wide range of storage applications. Addonics puts together a number of bundled kits
to address only
some of the common applications. These various bundled kits consist of different drives enclosures, cradles, and power adapters used both internally and externally. Each kit can be expanded by adding
other optional components to meet your various application requirement.
You can put together your own kit by ordering the necessary components for your application. The various features described
in this web page may require additional Diamond parts, cables or
adapters that are not included in these bundled kits. Below are a brief overview of some of common storage applications and the necessary Diamond components required for these different applications:
Diamond ExDrive – External hard drive solution
Diamond SATA or IDE drive enclosure
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 12V power adapter
Diamond Drive Cartridge System – hot swap removable hard drive with USB or SATA connection
Diamond SATA or IDE drive enclosure
Diamond SATA drive cradle. Choice for SATA or USB interface
Diamond Mobile Rack –removable hard drive with IDE connection
Diamond SATA or IDE drive enclosure
Diamond SATA drive cradle. Choice of IDE or LVD160 SCSI interface
Diamond Combo Hard Drive – combined feature of External hard drive and Removable hard drive
Diamond SATA or IDE drive enclosure
Diamond SATA drive cradle with SATA interface
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 12V power adapter for using Diamond drive enclosure as external hard drive
