The Ruby drive kit is the latest Addonics storage solution incorporating a number of new innovative features and enhancements. Designed to connect 2.5" SATA hard drives to any system to deliver peak performance, the Ruby drive enclosure introduces Addonics first SATA direct bridge design that connects the 2.5" SATA hard drive to the computer in native SATA mode. The Ruby drive enclosure is the first in the market that comes with built in eSATA and SATA connectors. As a result, the Ruby drive enclosure can be easily attached to any computer externally via the high performance eSATA port or used like a drive cartridge in the Ruby drive cradle mounted inside a standard 3 ½” drive bay. The SATA direct bridge in the Ruby 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 systems. The hard drive inside the Ruby enclosure can practically be accessed by any computer via eSATA or USB connection using the Addonics USB - eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA).
The Ruby Drive Kit comes with all the important features that are required in a portable hard drive – rugged anodized aluminum housing for rough handling and efficient heat dissipation, shock proof and vibration protection for the hard drive, light weight and compact size.
By utilizing a wide assortment of Addonics IO converters, cables and accessories, both the Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby drive kit is built to last while at the same time providing excellent heat dissipation for the hard drive.
Product features
Drive Enclosure features
Stylish and rugged black anodized aluminum
Compact size - fits inside a pocket
Light weight
Shock proof - up to 3 feet drop damage protection for the hard drive
Compatible with any 2.5" SATA 1.5Gbps or SATA 3.0Gbps hard drive with height of 10 mm or less
SATA, 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 Ruby 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 Ruby 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 drive 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 Ruby 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 Ruby components required for these different applications:
Ruby ExDrive – External hard drive solution
Ruby SATA drive enclosure
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 5V power adapter (needed only for high power hard drive and low power system)
Ruby Mobile Rack – removable hard drive with IDE connection (cold swap)
Ruby SATA drive enclosure
Ruby IDE or SCSI drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
Ruby Drive Cartridge System – hot swap removable hard drive with USB or SATA connection
Ruby SATA drive enclosure
Ruby SATA drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
Ruby Combo Hard Drive – combined feature of External hard drive and Removable hard drive
Ruby SATA drive enclosure
Ruby SATA drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 5V power adapter (needed only for high power hard drive and low power system)
