{"product_id":"acasis-4-bay-usb-3-0-sata-sas-hard-drive-enclosure-multi-drive-storage-array","title":"Acasis 4-Bay USB 3.0 SATA\/SAS Hard Drive Enclosure – Multi-Drive Storage Array","description":"\u003ch3\u003eACASIS USB 3.0 4-Bay SATA \u0026amp; SAS Drive Enclosure – External Storage Array\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcasis 4-Bay USB 3.0 SATA\/SAS Hard Drive Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high-capacity, enterprise-style external storage for labs, offices, and multimedia workstations. Designed to accept four 2.5\" or 3.5\" SATA\/SAS HDDs or SSDs (up to 18TB each), it supports a combined 72TB for large datasets, backups, and media libraries. Built around high-performance INIC6711 + GL3590 dual control chips and a USB 3.0 (5Gbps) USB‑C interface, the enclosure offers stable, high-throughput transfers without additional drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal-management features — an 80×80 mm cooling fan plus an aluminum-alloy shell with ventilated honeycomb rear — keep drives cool during sustained I\/O, while a 12V\/8A (96W) power supply supports concurrent multi-disk read\/write. With plug-and-play compatibility across common desktop OSes and a 10-minute auto-sleep mode to preserve drive life, this enclosure is suited to IT labs, creative teams, and anyone needing dense, reliable external storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 72TB total capacity (4 × 18TB), accommodating large backups and media libraries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINIC6711 + GL3590 dual main control chips for stable, high-capacity data transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbps) via USB‑C; USB‑C to USB‑C\/A cable included for broad host compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo driver required — plug-and-play on supported Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive cooling with 80×80 mm fan, thickened aluminum alloy shell, and ventilated rear for sustained performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96W (12V\/8A) power supply supports simultaneous multi-disk read\/write.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-minute automatic sleep mode reduces power draw and prolongs drive lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports both 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA and SAS HDD\/SSD form factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACASIS 4-bay SAS\/SATA hard drive enclosure (EC1003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB‑C data cable (USB‑C to USB‑C\/A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews and screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need drivers to use this enclosure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e No. The enclosure is driver-free and designed for plug-and-play on supported OSes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat disk types and sizes are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It supports 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA and SAS HDDs and SSDs; a single disk up to 18TB and up to 72TB total (4×18TB) per the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhich cable and interface does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The enclosure uses a USB 3.0 (USB‑C) interface at up to 5 Gbps. A USB‑C to USB‑C\/A cable is included for compatibility with both USB‑C and USB‑A hosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow is drive cooling handled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The unit has an 80×80 mm cooling fan, an aluminum-alloy shell, and ventilated rear panels to improve airflow during sustained transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWill the enclosure keep my drives powered during heavy use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It includes a 12V\/8A (96W) power supply intended to support simultaneous reading and writing of multiple large-capacity drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.1.avif?v=1768491131\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.10.avif?v=1768491155\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.2.avif?v=1768491170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.5.avif?v=1768491199\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.4.avif?v=1768491215\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.7.avif?v=1768491231\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.6.avif?v=1768491248\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.9.avif?v=1768491263\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_4_Bay_2.53.5_Inch_SATASAS_to_USB_3.0_Hard_Drive_Enclosure_EC1003_1.8.avif?v=1768491278\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVendor \/ Model:\u003c\/b\u003e ACASIS EC1003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e EC1003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupported Drives:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA and SAS HDDs \/ SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 72TB (4 × 18TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e USB 3.0 (USB‑C), up to 5 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Chips:\u003c\/b\u003e INIC6711 + GL3590 (dual control chips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V\/8A (96W) external adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooling:\u003c\/b\u003e 80 × 80 mm fan; aluminum-alloy housing with ventilated rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuto-Sleep:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-minute automatic sleep mode when idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 203 × 133 × 220 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/b\u003e USB‑C to USB‑C\/A cable, screws, screwdriver, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMac:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with macOS systems; manufacturer lists macOS 10.2 and newer as supported (note: macOS 10.2 is an older OS — use current macOS versions supported by your Mac hardware).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLinux \/ Other OS:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with major Linux distributions; plug-and-play when host recognizes USB mass storage devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost must provide a USB‑A or USB‑C port. 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