Simplecom SE482 Dual Bay 3.5-Inch SATA HDD RAID Enclosure – USB-C 5Gbps, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Aluminium Housing

Expand your desktop storage with the Simplecom SE482 Dual Bay 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive RAID Enclosure. Designed to house two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, this external storage enclosure offers four operating modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, Large (JBOD) and Normal. Its SuperSpeed USB-C interface supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps, while the aluminium housing and temperature-controlled cooling fan help manage heat during operation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-Bay HDD Storage: Install and connect two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives simultaneously.
• Four Storage Modes: Choose RAID 0, RAID 1, Large (JBOD) or Normal mode to suit your storage requirements.
• SuperSpeed USB-C Connection: USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps.
• RAID 0 Performance: Combines data across two drives for increased reading and writing performance.
• RAID 1 Mirroring: Duplicates data across both drives to provide redundancy if one drive fails.
• Large (JBOD) Mode: Combines the capacity of two drives into one larger storage volume without RAID redundancy.
• Normal Mode: Allows each hard drive to operate independently as a separate storage device.
• Temperature-Controlled Cooling: Built-in 5cm fan automatically operates when the enclosure temperature exceeds 48°C.
• Aluminium Housing: Durable aluminium and ABS construction helps dissipate heat.
• Auto Sleep Function: Helps reduce unnecessary hard drive operation when not in use.
• LED Indicators: Display RAID mode and hard drive activity status.
• Plug and Play: No additional driver software is required on supported operating systems.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Simplecom
• Model: SE482
• Product Type: Dual-Bay SATA HDD RAID Enclosure
• Drive Bays: 2
• Drive Compatibility: 2 x 3.5-inch SATA HDD
• Interface: USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Maximum Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps
• Operating Modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, Large (JBOD), Normal
• Cooling Fan: 5cm temperature-controlled fan
• Fan Activation Temperature: Above 48°C
• Materials: Aluminium and ABS Plastic
• Power Input: DC 12V / 3A
• Dimensions: 184 x 143 x 65mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 530g (without hard drives)
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.8 and above

Product Uses

Suitable for desktop storage expansion, file management, backups and organising large collections of documents, photos and media. Choose Normal mode for independent drives, JBOD to combine storage capacity, RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for mirrored data redundancy.

Package Includes

• 1 x Simplecom SE482 Dual-Bay HDD RAID Enclosure
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
• 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
• 1 x Screw Set
• 1 x User Manual

Important Notes

• Hard drives are not included.
• Changing the RAID mode will erase all data on the installed hard drives. Back up important files before changing modes.
• RAID 0 does not provide data redundancy. Failure of either drive can result in the loss of all data in the array.
• RAID 1 provides drive mirroring but is not a substitute for a separate backup.
• Maximum transfer speeds depend on the connected computer, hard drives and USB connection.