{"product_id":"acasis-5-bay-external-sata-raid-enclosure-usb-to-sata-hdd-ssd-array","title":"Acasis 5-Bay External SATA RAID Enclosure – USB to SATA HDD\/SSD Array","description":"\u003ch3\u003eACASIS 5-Bay External SATA RAID Enclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACASIS 5-Bay External SATA RAID Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers flexible multi-drive storage and hardware RAID protection for creatives, small offices, and home NAS users who need fast, expandible capacity without complex setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up any of the eight hardware RAID modes using the front rotary dial, drop in 2.5\" or 3.5\" SATA HDDs\/SSDs and connect over USB Type-C (USB 3.0) for up to 5Gbps transfer speeds. The all‑aluminum chassis, safety lock design and built‑in high‑speed fan keep drives secure and cool during sustained transfers, while the included 96W power supply ensures stable operation for five drives at once. An intelligent 10‑minute auto‑sleep reduces wear and power draw when idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA HDDs and SSDs for flexible drive choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 hardware RAID modes (RAID 0\/1\/3\/5\/10\/PM\/LARGE\/CLONE) for performance, redundancy or capacity aggregation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 5 Gbps USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) interface for fast file transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety lock design and all‑aluminum body protect drives and improve heat dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt‑in high‑speed cooling fan and honeycomb ventilation to keep drives cool under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96W external power supply to reliably run up to five drives simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10‑minute auto‑sleep to save power and reduce drive wear when idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary RAID dial simplifies mode selection and reduces configuration errors compared to complex switches.\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 5-Bay HDD Enclosure (EC-7355)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter (region-specific plug: EU\/UK as applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C data cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews for HDD\/SSD installation\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\u003eWhat drive types and sizes does the EC-7355 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It supports 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs. Drive thickness or adapter requirements for specific 2.5\" models should be checked against the drive's physical size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhich RAID modes are available and can I change modes later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The enclosure supports eight hardware RAID modes (RAID 0\/1\/3\/5\/10\/PM\/LARGE\/CLONE). The front rotary dial selects the mode; note that changing RAID modes typically requires reinitializing drives and can erase data, so back up important data first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat interface and transfer speeds can I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The EC-7355 uses a USB Type-C (USB 3.0) connection with a maximum listed throughput of up to 5 Gbps. Real-world read\/write speeds vary with drive type and RAID mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs active cooling included and how noisy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the enclosure has a built‑in high‑speed fan and honeycomb vents for heat dissipation. Noise level is not specified by the vendor; this model is designed for continuous operation with improved cooling versus passive enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the box and is a power adapter included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard package includes the EC-7355 enclosure, a region-specific power adapter, a USB Type-C cable, mounting screws and a user manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_1.avif?v=1768484551\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case.avif?v=1768484570\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_4.avif?v=1768484593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_2.avif?v=1768484615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_3.avif?v=1768484636\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_1464-6.avif?v=1768484660\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/Acasis_5_Bay_External_Array_2.53.5_Inch_USB_to_SATA_HDD_RAID_Case_5_1.avif?v=1768484682\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EC-7355\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Bays:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 bays (2.5\" \/ 3.5\" SATA HDD\/SSD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupported RAID Modes:\u003c\/b\u003e RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, PM (JBOD), LARGE, CLONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e USB Type-C (USB 3.0) — up to 5 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChipsets:\u003c\/b\u003e JMS576 \u0026amp; JMB393 (vendor specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e External 96W (vendor listing; some listings reference 150W variant availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooling:\u003c\/b\u003e Built‑in high‑speed fan; honeycomb ventilation; aluminum case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuto-Sleep:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 minutes idle auto-sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax Single Disk (vendor listing):\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 24TB (product page); manual\/spec sheets also reference 18TB per disk in some documentation—confirm with drive manufacturer and firmware updates when populating very large drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax Total Capacity (example calculation):\u003c\/b\u003e Dependent on per-disk capacity and RAID mode (vendor examples list up to 90–120TB depending on per-disk capacity claimed by different sellers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum alloy chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, screws, 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 Mac systems identified as \"Mac10 and above\" on vendor listings (macOS 10.x and later). Specific macOS build compatibility should be verified if using proprietary drivers or advanced RAID management tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWindows:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with Windows 7 and later (Windows 7 and above).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther OS:\u003c\/b\u003e Linux distributions are supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMac OS Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10 and above (listed by vendor as \"Mac10 and above\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePC OS Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 7 and later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther OS Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux (general support listed by vendor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C port on host supporting USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). 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