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WAVLINK Direct via Amazon has
Wavlink 4-Bay HDD/SSD 10Gbps Max 88TB Capacity Expansion Enclosure w/ Controlled Cooling Fans (Aluminum Shell; RapidFire H4-K35284A) on sale for $119.99 - 21% with promo code
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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
Top Comments
Note: Please ensure the USB-C port on your host supports video output and use the USB-C to C cable, or the HDMI port will not work.
Just adding this as a reply for context so it doesn't get buried. Please like speedkilz88's comment, not mine.
Community Reviews
This is a 4-bay JBOD enclosure for spinning SATA drives, aimed at simple bulk storage or a DIY NAS setup. The 10Gbps USB-C connection is fast enough for hard drives, and the HDMI port is for video pass-through from a host that supports USB-C video output. It can work well for Plex or software RAID, but the drives and host setup matter more than the enclosure itself. The main cautions are heat, noise, occasional disconnects, and the need to take it apart to install drives, especially 2.5-inch ones that need separate brackets.
The HDMI port can provide video pass-through for presentations when the host USB-C supports video output and you use the USB-C to C cable.
The 10Gbps USB-C interface can be sufficient for bulk HDD use because it is measured in gigabits per second rather than gigabytes.
The enclosure can work well for homelab use cases when connected to a mini PC for multi-drive storage.
The enclosure can support software RAID workflows such as Windows Storage Spaces for expanding Plex storage with multiple SATA drives.
The HDMI output may not work if the host USB-C port does not support video output or if you do not use the USB-C to C cable.
The enclosure can run hot and loud with four drives, which may be a concern in warm environments.
The enclosure may require taking it completely apart to install a drive even though it is advertised as hot-swappable.
The enclosure can disconnect briefly during use, and switching USB ports after RAID setup can prevent proper recognition until the setup is redone.
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Just spend the few extra hundy and get a Synology or QNAP support and reliability.... Drop in the bucket.
Heck, even a Terramaster would be an improvement.
just kidding, I'm forced to buy 8 used 3TB drives on ebay and put them through a PERC H310 because larger drives are ridiculously expensive (literally up 400-500% in one year)
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They do disconnect for a second or so from time to time, but by the time I click on the notice, they pop right back up without any interaction or interruption. Solid choice if you're not looking for a hot swap bay on the cheap to get you the extra storage space for a software raid. Would absolutely recommend. Have only used the PC usb port, plugging it into the other port after software raid is in place, it will not recognize the raid. But once you have it set up, it's good to go.
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