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The Storage Tower is another innovative storage enclosure
solution from Addonics that offers tremendous customization flexibility
to fit practically any storage application that you can ever imagine. Comes with 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays,
a strong power supply and in a compact footprint, the Storage Tower can
accommodate up to 4 full height optical drives or 6 3.5" hard
drives; or a combination of these devices in various mixes. With choice
of back panels featuring eSATA, SATA Multilane, USB, USIB or a mix of these connectors, various IDE,
ATAPI or SATA devices installed into the Storage Tower. The drives inside the Storage Tower can be individually
interfaced to computers via USB 2.0, Firewire, eSATA connection or can be combined via a Port Multiplier (PM) to form a large capacity, high performance external RAID system with redundancy to protect against data loss due to drive failure.
Example of back panels with different
interface connection
(Please see model and
pricing section below for all the choice of back panels)
Using the back panel with eSATA or the latest SATA Multilane connectors, you can build
yourself a high performance (up to 3 Gbits/sec using SATA II) external
storage system or a terabyte storage farm, and connect it up to 6 feet away from the computer system! Any SATA devices
inside the Storage Tower can be easily converted into eSATA (the latest
external SATA
standard). Each drive can be connected directly to a
eSATA host controller for maximum throughput in any system. For better cable management, multiple SATA devices inside the Storage Tower can be connected to system via one cable by installing a Port Multiplier (PM) or a SATA Multilane bridge.
The Storage Tower with a built-in Hardware Port Multiplier (HPM) is an ideal external RAID storage solution for sharing by different computers. Once the HPM is configured, the entire RAID set can be attached to any eSATA port or USB port of any system. Click here for a Port Multiplier Tutorial.
With Addonics USIB interface on the
back panel, any IDE or SATA device in the Storage Tower can be converted into
USB 2.0 or Firewire connection by attaching the Addonics optional USIB
interface cables.
illustration of
3.5" hard drive installation
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When combines with various Addonics Mobile
Racks, the Disk Array 4SA, Disk Array 3SA ,
2.5" to 3.5" IDE
converter and the optional drive mounting brackets,
the configuration possibilities for the Storage Tower become almost endless.
For the security conscious, Diamond Cipher Drive Cartridge System or Saturn Cipher Cipher Mobile Rack can be added to provide bullet proof hardware security to protect the data.
Examples of various storage devices that
can be installed into the Storage Tower
Click here for a complete List of Storage Devices that can be Installed into the Storage Tower
A list of devices which can be installed in the Storage Tower
To ensure efficient cooling of all the storage
devices inside the enclosure, the Storage Tower includes two high CFM
cooling fans and well ventilated side panels. Both side panels can also
be easily slide open to provide easy access for storage device installation
and cable connection.
Note: drive mounting brackets and connecting
cables outside the Storage Tower as shown in the above pictures are for
illustration purpose and are available as options.
Features
- Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage,
Video storage, Server storage
- 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays
- Available in silver and black
- Accommodate up to maximum 4 standard ATAPI optical devices or 4 3.5"
hard drives, 5 3.5" hard drives (requires the Disk Array
4SA and 1 mobile rack)
or 6 3.5" hard drives (requires additional 2 Disk Array 3SA)
- Back panels with the following connection choices or a combination:
- 5x1 eSATA Hardware Port Multiplier-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer via any eSATA port. Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 10, 5, 3, BIG, or Clone mode. (RAID setting is configured through onboard jumpers or included Windows software)
- 4x1 eSATA/USB Hardware Port Multiplier (AD4SR5HPMU-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer via any eSATA or USB port. Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 10, 5, 5+S, BIG2 or BIG4. (RAID setting is configured through an onboard rotary switch, no software is needed)
- 5x1 eSATA Hardware Port Multiplier (AD5SAHPM-EA) to connect up to 5 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer via any eSATA port or with USB 2.0 port (requires optional eSATA to USB 2.0 adapter, AAU2ESA). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, JBOD or as individual drives**. (requires a PM compatible SATA controller for the initial RAID configuration)
- 5X1 eSATA Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer as via 1 eSATA port (requires a PM compatible SATA controller). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, RAID 5, JBOD or as individual drives.
- Multilane bridge (AD4SAML) for the latest SATA Multilane connection to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane cable
- JBOD USB (AD4IDEU2) to connect up to 4 IDE hard drives† as JBOD (1 large combined drive or 2 large combined drives), or 4 individual drives to computer via 1 USB 2.0/1.1 port
- eSATA, USB 2.0 or
Firewire interface
- Stylish clear acrylic exterior
- Light weight and sturdy aluminum construction
- Compact size
- Ventilated side panels for efficient air flow
- Dual ball bearing high CFM low noise cooling fans
- 220W 110/220 power supply
- Individual drive can be hot
swapped* when SATA Mobile Racks or Disk Array
are installed into the drive bay
* For eSATA connection, hot
swap feature depends on the controller. All Addonics SATA controllers
support the hot swap feature. The Storage Tower can be powered down and
restarted to swap out hard drive without rebooting the system.
**Independent drive configuration is only supported with controllers with Silicon Image SIL3124 or SIL3132 chip set or via USB port.
† IDE and SATA hard drive can be mixed in the Mini Storage Tower. IDE hard drives can be changed to SATA interface with the addition of IDE - SATA converter. SATA hard drives can be changed to IDE interface with the addition of SATA - IDE converter.
Following are models of Storage Tower integrated with various Port Multipiers, bridge boards and other bundled components.
Hard drives and external connecting cables are not included. Optional drive mounting brackets may be required depending on the configuration. Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section
For complete (turnkey) Storage Tower solutions, please view the RAID Tower IV page
| Model |
Description and Package Content |
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check price and order online |
 Silver Storage Tower |
ST45HPMXA
NEW |
Storage Tower (silver color) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$209  |
ST4SR5HPM
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Storage Tower (silver color) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller or USB 2.0 port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$199.99 |
ST5HPMES |
Storage
Tower (silver) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$199 |
ST5X1PM |
Storage
Tower (silver) with one 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$189.95 |
ST4IDEU2 |
Storage
Tower (silver) with JBOD USB 2.0 adapter (AD4IDEU2) installed
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$159 |
ST4SAML |
Storage
Tower (silver) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$149.95 |
ST4SAUS |
Storage Tower (silver) integrated with 4 SATA-USIB bridge PCBs (AASAUSPCB)
Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports that can connect to computer via USB, Firewire or eSATA port using optional Addonics USIB interface cables
Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide |
$155 |
| ST4US |
Storage Tower (silver) integarted with
4 IDE - USIB bridge PCBs (AAIDEUSPCB)
Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports that can connect to computer via USB, Firewire or eSATA port using optional Addonics USIB interface cables
Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide |
$155 |
ST6ESA
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Storage
Tower (silver) with 6 eSATA ports
Connects up to 6 hard drives to system via 6 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide |
$139.99 |
| ST4ESA
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Storage
Tower (silver) with 4 eSATA ports
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide |
$134.99 |
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NAS Storage Tower (silver) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - support 1 - 4 hard drives (see detail product feature description).
Supported RAID Types
Content: Storage Tower in silver color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USIB controller (ST4IDEU2), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2) |
$215 |
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NAS Storage Tower (silver) with 5-port HPM - supports 1 - 4 hard drives. Can be expanded to 6 hard drives (see detail product feature description)
Supported RAID Types
Content: Storage Tower in silver color with integrated 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (ST5HPMES), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2) |
$295 |
STMPC |
Storage
Tower (silver) without back panel
Great for Apple Mac Mini and other
mini PC application
Includes power cord and user guide. |
$119 |
| Model |
Description and Package Content |
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check price and order online |
 Black Storage Tower |
ST45HPMXA-B
NEW |
Storage Tower (black color) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$209 |
ST4SR5HPM-B
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Storage Tower (black color) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller or USB 2.0 port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$199.99 |
ST5HPMES-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$199 |
ST5X1PM-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$189.95 |
ST4IDEU2-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with JBOD USB 2.0 (AD4IDEU2) adapter installed
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$159 |
ST4SAML-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel. |
$149.95 |
ST4SAUS-B |
Storage Tower (black) integrated with 4 SATA-USIB bridge PCBs (AASAUSPCB)
Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide |
$155 |
ST4US-B |
Storage Tower (black) integarted with
4 IDE - USIB bridge PCBs (AAIDEUSPCB)
Connects up to 4 IDE or ATAPI drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide |
$155 |
ST6ESA-B
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Storage
Tower (black) with 6 eSATA ports
Connects up to 6 hard drives to system via 6 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide |
$139.99 |
ST4ESA-B
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Storage
Tower (black) with 4 eSATA ports
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide |
$134.99 |
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NAS Storage Tower (black) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - support 1 - 4 hard drives (see detail product feature description).
Supported RAID Types
Content: Storage Tower in black color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USIB controller (ST4IDEU2-B), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2) |
$215 |
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NAS Storage Tower (black) with 5-port HPM - supports 1 - 4 hard drives. Can be expanded to 6 hard drives (see detail product feature description)
Supported RAID Types
Content: Storage Tower in black color with integrated 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (ST5HPMES-B), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2) |
$295 |
STMPC-B |
Storage
Tower (black) without back panel
Great for Apple Mac Mini and other
mini PC application
Includes power cord and user guide. |
$119 |
Storage Tower Build to Order
STBTO
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Storage
Tower build to order -
For one low flat fee, we can custom build your external storage
solutions using various Addonics Mobile Racks, hard drives, ATAPI
optical drive, back panel and interface cables |
Call
our Sales Department at
(408)573-8580 option 2 or email your requirement
using the sales query form |
To boot from USB port or use the device for installing
Windows OS,click herefor detail
Optional cables
and mounting brackets
Model |
Description
and Package Content
(All external SATA cables are
constructed with extra cable shielding to reduce EMI and improved signal
integrity over 2 meter distance. Connector shell is constructed with metal
clip for tighter connection and durability in external application. ) |
Click shopping cart to
check price and order online |
AASA2SAP15C  |
eSATA2 - SATA converter
cable, 15cm
(convert eSATA port to standard standard SATA port) |
$9 |
AASAEDC3F  |
External SATA
data cable - 100 cm
(standard female SATA connector on both ends) |
$9 |
AASA2SA100C  |
eSATA - SATA cable,
100 cm
(connect storage device with standard SATA port to controllers with eSATA
port) |
$12.99 |
AAESATA100C  |
eSATA - eSATA cable,
100 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables) |
$9 |
AAESATA200C |
eSATA - eSATA cable,
200 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables) |
$13.99 |
AAUSB308-4C  |
4
USB 2.0 USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing
use on back panels with USIB connectors |
$89.95 |
AAUSBC-309  |
1 USB USIB interface
cable |
$25.95 |
AAFW-4C  |
4 Firewire/iLink
USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing
use on back panels with USIB connectors |
$188 |
AAFWC406  |
1 Firewire/iLink
USIB interface cable |
$47 |
AAIB4C150  |
1Infiniband 4X MultiLane eSATA cable, 150 cm |
$59.95 |
AAUSBAB6F  |
6 feet USB 2.0 A-B data cable |
$3.99 |
AAU2ESA  |
USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter
Converts any eSATA device (or SATA device with converter cable) to connect to any available computer with USB 2.0 ports. This adapter is compatible with all the port multipliers, allowing the possibility of connecting up to 5 hard drives through a single USB 2.0 port. |
$29.95 |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket for 3.5" hard drive |
$3.5 |
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Tooldriver for security screws
The Tooldriver for security screws is a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower when used in conjunction with the Security screws. Click here for more information |
$14.95 |
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Security screws
Storage Tower security screws are a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower. These security screws make removing the side panels difficult to accomplish. Click here for more information |
$2 |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket (black) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics
internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP |
$5 |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket (ivory) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics
internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP |
$5 |
ASTBP1  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, USIB version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 4 USIB and 2 eSATA ports |
$9.5 |
ASTBP2  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, eSATA version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 6 eSATA and 2 USIB ports |
$9.5 |
ASTBP3  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, PM version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 1 Port Multiplier
or 2 SCSI 50-pin connectors, 2 eSATA and 1 USIB port |
$9.5 |
ASTBP4  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, CAT6 version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 3 CAT6 ports
or 2 SCSI 50-pin connectors |
$9.5 |
ADSAUSPCB |
SATA/ATAPI
to USIB connector
Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower
content: SATA - USIB connector (AASAUSPCB), SATA internal 8" data cable |
$27.99 |
ADIDEUSPCB |
IDE/ATAPI
to USIB connector
Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower
content: IDE - USIB connector (AAIDEUSPCB), IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable |
$13.99 |
STPS220  |
220W 110/220 replacement Storage Tower power supply |
$59.95 |
AA4PSAPC  |
4P - 15-pin SATA power connector |
$2.99 |
AASATAB-e  |
eSATA connector
for adding eSATA port to the pre-punched hole on the Storage Tower back panel |
$3 |
Specifications
| Drive Bays |
4 standard 5 1/4" drive
bays |
| Connectors
on back panel |
ST4SR5HPM, ST4SR5HPM-B - eSATA and USB 2.0 type B connector
ST5HPMES, ST5HPMES-B - 1 eSATA connector
ST5X1PM, ST5X1PM-B - 1 eSATA connector
ST4SAML, ST4SAML-B - 1 MultiLane 4X connector
ST4IDEU2, ST4IDEU2-B - 1 USB 2.0 type B connector
ST4US, ST4US-B- 4
USIB connectors
ST4ESA, ST4ESA-B - 4 eSATA connectors
STMPC,STMPC-B - no back panel
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| Supported
Operating Systems |
USB 2.0/1.1 -
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Solaris
9.0 and higher, Mac OS 10
Firewire/iLink - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Mac
OS 9.0
eSATA - DOS, Windows NT/SP6, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003,
Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Mac OS 10 |
| Power Supply: |
220 Watts 110/220V input |
| Cooling fan |
2 |
| Weight: |
9.1 lb (4.13 kg) |
| Size: |
8.19 x 12.94 x 8 inch
(W x D x H) |
| Operating Humidity: |
20% - 80% |
| Operating
Temperature: |
5°C - 35°C |
| Warranty: |
One Year |
Note
The compatibility of ATAPI DVD+/-RRW and CDRW
drives connecting to USB or Firewire depends on several factors: the firmware
in the ATAPI drive, the software, OS and the USB 2.0 electronics. We have tested
a number of drives in this enclosure using Nero Express software and Cyberlink
PowerDVD. The table below summarizes the list of drives that have been tested
to work with this enclosure. It is not possible for us to test all the different
models of ATAPI devices out in the market. We will constantly update this list
whenever new device has been tested. We cannot guarantee that all ATAPI devices
will work in this enclosure. If you are installing a device that is not in the
list below, make sure you are using the latest version of software and firmware
to ensure better compatibility. We apologize that we cannot offer technical
help on devices that are not in our list. However, we can offer to test the
drive for you if you can send us the drive. To make arrangements, email us using the Tech Support query form.
System Requirements
- PC/AT or Compatible System
- One of the following IO ports: eSATA, USB 2.0/1.1, or Firewire/iLink
port
- Pentium II 350 MHz or Greater
- Minimum 64 MB RAM
specification subject to change without notice |
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