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Apr 29, 2026 2:31 AM

Wavlink 4-Bay HDD/SSD 10Gbps Max 88TB Capacity Expansion Enclosure

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Wavlink Technology via Newegg has Wavlink 4-Bay HDD/SSD 10Gbps Max 88TB Capacity Expansion Enclosure w/ Controlled Cooling Fans (Aluminum Shell; RapidFire H4-K35284A) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Storage Versatility: 4x SATA 6Gbit/s bays support 3.5" and 2.5" HDDs/SSDs (up to 4x22TB); 2.5" drives require additional mounting brackets (not included)
  • Blazing Fast Transfer: USB 3.2 Type-C port delivers up to 10Gbps data speeds
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Extra USB 3.2 Type-C port + HDMI output supporting 4K@60Hz (requires host USB-C with video output)
  • Premium Build & Cooling: Aluminum construction with dual fans that auto-activate at 48°C for optimal drive temperatures
  • Hot-Swappable: Independent ON/OFF switches per bay for easy drive swapping without powering down the system

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    • At the time of research, this product is $20 lower (16.67% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $119.99.
  • About the Deal
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
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    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30 days of purchase

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Wavlink Technology via Newegg has Wavlink 4-Bay HDD/SSD 10Gbps Max 88TB Capacity Expansion Enclosure w/ Controlled Cooling Fans (Aluminum Shell; RapidFire H4-K35284A) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for finding this deal.
  • Note, product will be sold by Wavlink Technology and fulfilled by Newegg.
Details:
  • Storage Versatility: 4x SATA 6Gbit/s bays support 3.5" and 2.5" HDDs/SSDs (up to 4x22TB); 2.5" drives require additional mounting brackets (not included)
  • Blazing Fast Transfer: USB 3.2 Type-C port delivers up to 10Gbps data speeds
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Extra USB 3.2 Type-C port + HDMI output supporting 4K@60Hz (requires host USB-C with video output)
  • Premium Build & Cooling: Aluminum construction with dual fans that auto-activate at 48°C for optimal drive temperatures
  • Hot-Swappable: Independent ON/OFF switches per bay for easy drive swapping without powering down the system

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Price Research
    • At the time of research, this product is $20 lower (16.67% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $119.99.
  • About the Deal
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30 days of purchase

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The Wavlink RapidFire is a 4 bay SATA enclosure that doubles as a USB C hub with HDMI output, making it appealing for a desk or home server setup. The enclosure can be useful for fast backups, RAID with SSDs, or a Steam Deck style dock, and the individual drive power switches stand out. The HDMI output depends on USB C display support and may only mirror in some setups. The 10Gbps limit, separate 2.5 inch adapters, and reports of noisy cooling, hot drives, and occasional drive detection issues are the main drawbacks.

  • The HDMI output can work as an alternate display over USB-C when the connected PC supports display over USB-C.

  • The enclosure can support a desk setup for gaming or streaming use cases with 4K output at 60Hz as a baseline requirement.

  • The enclosure may be useful for fast backup workflows when drives are configured for higher combined throughput.

  • The enclosure can deliver good read speed for home server or HTPC style use.

  • The HDMI alt-display behavior may not function or may only mirror when the user's system already provides alternate display over USB-C.

  • The enclosure can limit performance to 10Gbps, which may feel inadequate for users expecting higher throughput.

  • Drive compatibility can be problematic, including reports of drives not being detected or dropping out after installation.

  • The cooling system can be noisy and drives can run hot, and firmware support may be unavailable when issues arise.

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May 3, 2026 1:50 PM
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bulkyrahaneMay 3, 2026 1:50 PM
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I had one. It was good for read speed for a home server / htpc but the tiny fan would run full speed and was noisy. I had asked Wavlink if they can help me firmware upgrades out such, even sent them videos with a sound meter showing loudness. But they we unable to help. The drives would run hot as well when there were 3 of them inside. Ended up returning it and bought a Mediasonic one instead.
This was called the RapidFire 4 back in 2025 when I had it.
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May 3, 2026 5:41 PM
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jay9055May 3, 2026 5:41 PM
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Quote from dogstar1 View quoted comment :
Remember when drives were cheap and enclosures were expensive?
Pepperidge Farm remembers!
May 3, 2026 9:42 PM
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MaroonBelieve4590May 3, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from UniqueSparrow809 View quoted comment :
If I was going to utilize this thing(not necessary yet) I Would be RAIDing 4 SSD's. This would yield a combined throughput of approx. 20gbps, competing with basic M.2 drives and enough oomph to run games and stream off without significant bottlenecks.
Would enable ultra-fast data backups as well.
What games and streaming require 4 SSDs in RAID?
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May 3, 2026 11:41 PM
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ChlorosMay 3, 2026 11:41 PM
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Is this a good enough deal to get now and hope to fill it someday with cheap drives?
May 5, 2026 10:40 PM
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nijaveMay 5, 2026 10:40 PM
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Quote from zhalie View quoted comment :
HDMI? how does it work...
They read Slickdeals threads and thought it'd boost sales 😂
May 25, 2026 3:52 PM
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WooHoo2YouMay 25, 2026 3:52 PM
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You better hire an armed guard after installing 88GB's worth of SSD's in this bad boy Wink
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