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ORICO 2.5'' Hard Drive Enclosure SATA to USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure

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ORICO Direct US Store via Amazon has ORICO 2.5'' Hard Disk Drive Enclosure SATA to USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure (UASP-2520U3-BK) for $6.99 - $2.80 when you apply promo code 40ZCMPI9 at checkout = $4.19. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

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Features:
  • ORICO is fully compatible with 7-9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA I II III HDD/SSD, and can support up to 6TB large-capacity hard disk.
  • Impact resistant, heat resistant ABS plastic shell
  • When the enclosure is connected to a host controller with UASP function, its data transmission speed is 70% faster than the traditional USB 3.0 standard
  • Portable 2.5'' hard drive enclosure with tool-free design, slide cover disassembly, plug and play, no need to install drivers

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 780 customer ratings
  • Seller ORICO Direct US Store has 100% positive seller rating over the past 12 months based on over 1500 customer reviews.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
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ORICO Direct US Store via Amazon has ORICO 2.5'' Hard Disk Drive Enclosure SATA to USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure (UASP-2520U3-BK) for $6.99 - $2.80 when you apply promo code 40ZCMPI9 at checkout = $4.19. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member 1Squall for posting this deal.

Features:
  • ORICO is fully compatible with 7-9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA I II III HDD/SSD, and can support up to 6TB large-capacity hard disk.
  • Impact resistant, heat resistant ABS plastic shell
  • When the enclosure is connected to a host controller with UASP function, its data transmission speed is 70% faster than the traditional USB 3.0 standard
  • Portable 2.5'' hard drive enclosure with tool-free design, slide cover disassembly, plug and play, no need to install drivers

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 780 customer ratings
  • Seller ORICO Direct US Store has 100% positive seller rating over the past 12 months based on over 1500 customer reviews.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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BigBG
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Despite the advertising, these DO NOT support UASP on Mac, Linux, and Windows is so bad and buggy that it might as well not support it at all.

The chip ORICO uses in these is called the Norelsys NS1068. It's awful. You can see reviews from a few IT and linux people who actually know what they are talking about on other Orico SATA USB adapters.

I bought one of these for a Raspberry Pi and it was basically unusable. That's when I did my research.

These are cheap for a reason.

Oh and TRIM doesn't work, even under Windows, if I remember correctly.

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Jul 31, 2023 09:19 PM
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AdelleyJul 31, 2023 09:19 PM
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I'd get one with just a usb c port. One less dedicated cable you have to find.
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Jul 31, 2023 09:32 PM
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comfortably-numbJul 31, 2023 09:32 PM
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Quote from Adelley :
I'd get one with just a usb c port. One less dedicated cable you have to find.
The ones with USB c ports are more expensive aren't they?
Also I recently realized all my USB c cables and 2.0 and not 3.0.
Jul 31, 2023 09:34 PM
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AdelleyJul 31, 2023 09:34 PM
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
The ones with USB c ports are more expensive aren't they?
Also I recently realized all my USB c cables and 2.0 and not 3.0.
Probably, lol definitely not gonna be $4.
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bert90987
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Jul 31, 2023 09:52 PM
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Nice find op
Jul 31, 2023 09:52 PM
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comfortably-numbJul 31, 2023 09:52 PM
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Quote from Adelley :
Probably, lol definitely not gonna be $4.
Damn the code doesn't work on the type c version of the case.
I've been looking at m2 cases sata/nvme. There non names are minimum $12-$15.
For $4 I guess this is good as well. But I only see the m2 drives crashing in price.
Jul 31, 2023 10:03 PM
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banananaJul 31, 2023 10:03 PM
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Would this work with this to basically make a 2TB portable drive? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/850457
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BigBGJul 31, 2023 10:05 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank BigBG

Despite the advertising, these DO NOT support UASP on Mac, Linux, and Windows is so bad and buggy that it might as well not support it at all.

The chip ORICO uses in these is called the Norelsys NS1068. It's awful. You can see reviews from a few IT and linux people who actually know what they are talking about on other Orico SATA USB adapters.

I bought one of these for a Raspberry Pi and it was basically unusable. That's when I did my research.

These are cheap for a reason.

Oh and TRIM doesn't work, even under Windows, if I remember correctly.
Last edited by BigBG July 31, 2023 at 04:20 PM.
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bert90987
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Jul 31, 2023 10:06 PM
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Quote from BigBG :
Despite the advertising, these DO NOT support UASP on Mac, Linux, and Windows is so bad and buggy that it might as well not support it at all.

The chip ORICO uses in these is called the Norelsys NS1068. It's awful. You can see reviews from a few IT and linux people who actually know what they are talking about on other Orico SATA USB adapters.

I bought one of these for a Raspberry Pi and it was basically unusable. That's when I did my research.

These are cheap for a reason.
What do they do that make them bad?
Jul 31, 2023 10:06 PM
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jakeinvegasJul 31, 2023 10:06 PM
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Quote from bananana :
Would this work with this to basically make a 2TB portable drive? https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/850457
Yes it would
Jul 31, 2023 10:18 PM
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famewolfJul 31, 2023 10:18 PM
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Anyone know where you find a replacement cable that does take usb-c? I've seen the funky connector used on a few usb HD enclosures before.


*update* Nevermind..just need to dig up one of my usb to usb-c adapters.....there is a 2 pack for around $5 on frontpage but you can get them cheaper if you order from china on ebay.
Last edited by famewolf July 31, 2023 at 04:22 PM.
Jul 31, 2023 10:50 PM
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bfc113Jul 31, 2023 10:50 PM
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Quote from bert90987 :
What do they do that make them bad?
I got one just like this - same company and chipset - and the brand new SSD just wouldn't ever mount. No matter what - even after a warranty swap. I found a random 10 year old 3.5" enclosure and it worked perfectly.
Jul 31, 2023 10:58 PM
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SlySolJul 31, 2023 10:58 PM
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Quote from bert90987 :
What do they do that make them bad?
Based on a brief search about the NS1068, it looks like they don't play nice in UAS mode and it might be a good idea to disable that. Some more details in the articles below.

https://www.uwsg.indiana.edu/hype...04568.html

https://leo.leung.xyz/wiki/How_to...orage_(UAS)

https://www.valueweb.gr/external-...-fix-them/
Last edited by SlySol July 31, 2023 at 05:15 PM.
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KamikazeKniferJul 31, 2023 11:01 PM
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Quote from famewolf :
Anyone know where you find a replacement cable that does take usb-c? I've seen the funky connector used on a few usb HD enclosures before.


*update* Nevermind..just need to dig up one of my usb to usb-c adapters.....there is a 2 pack for around $5 on frontpage but you can get them cheaper if you order from china on ebay.
The "funky connector" is the USB 3.0 micro-b and was common--and the only way to get USB 3 speeds--before USB-C became the new standard.
Jul 31, 2023 11:05 PM
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SlySolJul 31, 2023 11:05 PM
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Quote from BigBG :
Despite the advertising, these DO NOT support UASP on Mac, Linux, and Windows is so bad and buggy that it might as well not support it at all.

The chip ORICO uses in these is called the Norelsys NS1068. It's awful. You can see reviews from a few IT and linux people who actually know what they are talking about on other Orico SATA USB adapters.

I bought one of these for a Raspberry Pi and it was basically unusable. That's when I did my research.

These are cheap for a reason.

Oh and TRIM doesn't work, even under Windows, if I remember correctly.
Not familiar with all the specifics of the Raspberry Pi, but ran across the following with what may be a workaround for UAS issues …

https://forums.raspberrypi.com/vi...p?t=245931
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sapioJul 31, 2023 11:12 PM
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I can't seem to get the coupon to work

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