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Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C and USB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
Hardware Interface | USB |
Brand | Cable Matters |
Hardware Platform | Sata |
Material | Aluminum |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
About this item
- 2.5" USB C SSD raid enclosure supports two 2.5" SATA SSD drives in JBOD, BIG, RAID0 and RAID1 configurations; USB C SSD Enclosure provides with optional power cable provides stable drive performance to serve as an external RAID enclosure
- USB C to SATA SSD Enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use; Diagnose internal SSD drives for replacement or repair with the SATA SSD adapter
- 2X faster than USB 3.0 data transfer rate support by this SSD dual bay enclosure for computers with USB A or USB C. Supports USB-A, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers with the included cables
- High speed USBC enclosure storage is compatible with Windows and Mac computers; USB Type C to SATA enclosure in a sturdy metal housing provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop
- Dual bay USB-C enclosure for portable hard drive and external SSD is compatible with SATA SSD drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 3.27 x 1.02 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
ASIN | B07CQ6C4MW |
Item model number | 201080-BLK |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #888 in Enclosures |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 27, 2018 |
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Cable Matters Dual Bay USB C SSD Enclosure with RAID
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Product Description
Cost-Effective External RAID Storage
The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 Dual-Bay External Enclosure provides a convenient way to connect two SATA 2.5” SSD drives to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. This compact enclosure supports JBOD, RAID0, RAID1 and BIG storage configurations to back-up computer files. The SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 10Gbps data transfer rate increases RAID performance speed when connected to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 compatible computer port
Sturdy Construction with Optional USB Power
The aluminum housing on this compact enclosure shields the SSD drives from EMI electromagnetic noise for reliable data transfer. Air vents dissipate heat and an optional USB power cable ensures stable drive performance when transferring large files.
Important Notes
- Mac M1 computers, laptops, and other devices with the M1 chip only support 5Gbps data transfer. Intel Macs are not affected by this limitation
- Not compatible with 3.5" hard drives or 2.5" SSD/HDD thicker than 7mm.
Programmable RAID Storage
- Supports 2.5" SSD drives up to 7mm
- Configure the storage mode with dip switches
- Supports RAID0/1, BIG, JBOD modes
- SSD LEDs confirm the drive status
Sturdy Metal Enclosure
- Optional Micro-USB power port designed for low power
- Aluminum enclosure limits electromagnetic (EMI) noise
Double the Bandwidth
- USB-A & USB-C compatible
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface
- Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0
USAP Compatible
- UASP support with compatible equipment
- Increases Read/Write speeds
- Improves CPU utilization
Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible
- Supports USB-C ports
- Supports Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Backwards compatible with USB-A ports with included USB-C to USB-A cable
USB-A and USB-C Compatible
- 1x SATA SSD Enclosure & Stand
- 4x SSD mounting screws; 1x Screwdriver
- 1x USB-C cable & USB-C to USB cable
- 1x USB power cable
- 1x User Manual (PDF available)
Comparison Products
SSD Enclosure | Hub with SATA & Card Reader | Dual-Bay 2.5“ SSD Enclosure |
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Hard Drive Support2.5" SSD/HDD up to 9.5mm | Hard Drive Support2.5 / 3.5" SSD/HDD/Optical Drive | Hard Drive Support2.5" SSD up to 7mm |
RAID Supportn/a | RAID Supportn/a | RAID SupportYes |
Thunderbolt 3 CompatibleYes | Thunderbolt 3 CompatibleYes | Thunderbolt 3 CompatibleYes |
Model Numbers201079 | Model Numbers201063 | Model Numbers201080 |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of setup of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it's a great enclosure, the drives are more than capable and that it is easy to setup. Opinions are mixed on portability, performance, speed, recognition, and sturdiness.
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Customers find the hard drive enclosure easy to set up. They mention that it's reliable, easy to add two SSD drives, and there are no hurdles to formatting or drivers required.
"I love this thing: It was was crazy easy to set up and has been rock solid for my scenario (though for just a few days so far)...." Read more
"...iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required...." Read more
"...are all great, and the unit feels very high quality. It's easy to set up and configure the RAID mode using the small switches and the reset..." Read more
"...Easy to set up as the drive holder just slides out to the case...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that the enclosure itself is very nice and safe, and does its job well. Some customers also say that the product is a cool idea, but not very good quality.
"...It is nice and compact...." Read more
"...I like the quality of the build. The aluminum case feels sturdy and looks good next to my iMac...." Read more
"The enclosure is nicely designed but the fine print of the listing says it is not fully compatible with Apple M1/M2 silicon...." Read more
"...A very clean, well designed product. Thumbs up." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it works perfectly, is a great enclosure, and is one of the best RAID boxes they have ever had. Customers also appreciate that the drives are more than capable, with some stating that they exceed 550Mbps on their Sandisk Ultra 2TB.
"This is one of the best RAID boxes I have ever had. It is the newer one with USB-C connector, not the odd USB 3.1 conn. It is nice and compact...." Read more
"...And the drives are more than capable, Sandisk Ultra 2TB, which exceed 550Mbps on their own...." Read more
"...Working perfectly, great enclosure if you’re looking for one that allows dual drive installation." Read more
"Great enclosure. I wrote a review on another one i had bought by mistake thinking it was this one...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention it is portable, and works well, while others say that it stopped working in RAID 0 and was immediately rendered unusable.
"...In my scenario, the device gets plenty of power and works reliably on bus power from my laptop's USB-C port using only the enclosed short USB-C cable..." Read more
"...Looks-wise it’s pretty good. It’s about the same dark grey color as my Mac and the blue leds don’t face me...." Read more
"...Yesterday, after 1 year 3 mos and using it less than ~15 times, it crashed again and now Windows doesn't detect it anymore so I assume it's dead...." Read more
"...with 2 WD Blue 2 TB SATA SSD drives configured as Raid 1 worked perfectly for 6 months. It was fast, quiet, and flawless. So why 1 star?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention it's extremely well made, while others say it' a waste of time and money. They also mention that it' is not very good quality.
"...this thing: It was was crazy easy to set up and has been rock solid for my scenario (though for just a few days so far)...." Read more
"...Build quality, materials, etc. are all great, and the unit feels very high quality...." Read more
"...recovering the data on the one remaining drive because there were a lot of useless, meaningless files scattered all over the drive...." Read more
"...I like the quality of the build. The aluminum case feels sturdy and looks good next to my iMac...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the speed of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention that the speed is fantastic, while others say that it only achieved about half the true speed. Some customers also say that the hardware could be a little faster and that the performance varies a few hundred MB/s when doing large writes.
"...It was fast, quiet, and flawless. So why 1 star? Last night it failed and took out one of the WD Blue drives with it...." Read more
"...This one was a bit disappointing since JBOD mode was not able to achieve the full speed the device is capable of running at...." Read more
"...normally... It did indeed operate as it is supposed to, with the improved speed I had sought to achieve with dual SSDs working in tandem...." Read more
"...So the two little downsides of this devices are that it’s hardware could be a little faster and it is not recognized by iOS 13’s Files app, so I ca..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention that the dual 2.5" array is fantastic for portability, while others say that it's not ideal for porting. They like the quality of the build, and find it to be a little bulky when compared to a single drive enclosure, but they are happy with the quality.
"...It is nice and compact...." Read more
"...Not ideal for portability.--------I like the quality of the build...." Read more
"...size one could envision for a dual 2.5” array, which is fantastic for portability (along with it being bus-powered), but doesn’t necessarily have..." Read more
"...It is a little bigger than the T5, so not ultra portable but it's really small for a desktop drive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the recognition of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention that it is recognized immediately by their iMac Pro, while others say that it's no longer detected by anything. Some say that the devices showed up after a minute, while other say that they are invisible in the device manage.
"...are that it’s hardware could be a little faster and it is not recognized by iOS 13’s Files app, so I can’t access it from my iPad." Read more
"...Connected to my iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required...." Read more
"...own single drive enclosure, doesn't do anything, the SSD is undetectable by the device manager, it doesnt see it...." Read more
"...using it less than ~15 times, it crashed again and now Windows doesn't detect it anymore so I assume it's dead...." Read more
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I wanted a compact external enclosure capable to use with a laptop while travelling away from home. The enclosure needs to be capable of RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. I am using a pair of Samsung QVO 4TB SSDs. The laptop I'm using has a USB 3.1 port with USB-C connector. Finally, I want an easy-to-find interface / cable for supplemental power, in case I need it but can't easily and quickly get the most up-to-date gear.
Installation and Configuration: It took maybe five minutes to install SSDs and configure the device. Installing the drives can be tool-less, but screws and a small Phillips-head screwdriver are enclosed for attaching the drives to the enclosure tray. (I used the screws.) DIP-switch configuration is easily accessible on the drive tray, with the various options clearly labelled (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, or "Big"). Once the drives are in and DIP switches set, plug the device in to the laptop for power and then use a paper clip to press the recessed 'reset' button. (Note: It seems like pressing the 'reset' button will reconfigure and delete all data no matter which option you select. You've been warned!) Finally, partition and format the drive (or drives) using your operating system. In five minutes the device is up and running; no muss, no fuss, no bother.
Now for Performance:
In my scenario, the device gets plenty of power and works reliably on bus power from my laptop's USB-C port using only the enclosed short USB-C cable. (As I write this, the device has been continuously writing and reading data for over 24 hours with no glitches or errors were encountered. I even physically moved the enclosure around while it was working to test the connections using the enclosed USB cable; no issues encountered.)
The device behaves and performs as expected in all modes: Using CrystalDriveMark, I get nearly the full rated read and write speed from both SSDs (configured as JBOD). I get nearly that speed in RAID 1 and almost double speed reading when configured as RAID 0. As expected, the onboard RAID controller does impose a performance cost when writing in either RAID mode. The RAID controller is built-in; no drivers or added software is needed.
The enclosure passes full SMART data for all enclosed drives -- both CrystalDriveInfo and HD Sentinel show all expected info from both drives in all modes (JBOD, "Big," or either RAID setting).
Cooling is good enough: While in continuous use for over 24 hours (downloading software and data), both installed drives report temperatures holding between 45 and 50 degrees C. The box itself is warm but not hot to the touch.
The device also seems to get plenty of power from a generic Apple USB power plug (from an older iPad) and a random micro-USB cable from the drug store. I tested this while accessing the device on an old desktop system through a USB 2.0 port (but I didn't stress test it with hard reads and writes; your mileage could vary). I am happy this device uses the ubiquitous micro-USB for supplemental power; you can easily get those cables and a matching power plug at a corner shop, drug store, or gas station in any town pretty much anywhere in the world, no matter how small and off the beaten path.
I haven’t decided whether I’ll live it up with the RAID speeds or play it safe in a BIG configuration. Connected to my iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required. Because one of my two drives was previously formatted, I needed to use a paper clip to hit the “reset” button which erases both drives and presents them properly. Installation was toolless and simple.
The device is powered by the single (short) USB-C cable, and the DIP switches are easy enough to access but are inside the case so you can’t change them inadvertently.
It’s worth mentioning that my iMac forcibly ejected the drive whenever it went to sleep. That’s disappointing, but disabling “put hard drives to sleep” in settings fixed this.
Looks-wise it’s pretty good. It’s about the same dark grey color as my Mac and the blue leds don’t face me. The FCC fine print is all facing out at you, though, and with the cables on the other side there’s no real way to hide them. Ultimately I forget it’s there.
Barring some sort of electronics failure, I would recommend this device. It’s cheap, easy to set up and performs well.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020
I haven’t decided whether I’ll live it up with the RAID speeds or play it safe in a BIG configuration. Connected to my iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required. Because one of my two drives was previously formatted, I needed to use a paper clip to hit the “reset” button which erases both drives and presents them properly. Installation was toolless and simple.
The device is powered by the single (short) USB-C cable, and the DIP switches are easy enough to access but are inside the case so you can’t change them inadvertently.
It’s worth mentioning that my iMac forcibly ejected the drive whenever it went to sleep. That’s disappointing, but disabling “put hard drives to sleep” in settings fixed this.
Looks-wise it’s pretty good. It’s about the same dark grey color as my Mac and the blue leds don’t face me. The FCC fine print is all facing out at you, though, and with the cables on the other side there’s no real way to hide them. Ultimately I forget it’s there.
Barring some sort of electronics failure, I would recommend this device. It’s cheap, easy to set up and performs well.
JBOD: 123 / 93
RAID0: 176 / 159
RAID1: 123 / 83
Write speed for a 100GB file in RAID1 averaged 110MB/s, which is fantastic.
RAID 1 speeds could be better, but in general the overhead from the SATA RAID controller is very minimal. I bought this for redundancy, and honestly if you are looking for insane speeds, you're better off saving money on the 2nd 2.5" drive and using an m.2 enclosure with a much faster NVMe SSD.
Build quality, materials, etc. are all great, and the unit feels very high quality. It's easy to set up and configure the RAID mode using the small switches and the reset button.
-1 star for the first unit, which was a dud, but +1 star for the great CM customer support that had a replacement sent out straight away. I've always been happy with CM products so this is a safe buy. Individual HDD enclosures are about $10, so at $40 you are paying roughly $20 for RAID. Could be cheaper but I'm happy with it.
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I am removing 2 stars due to inability to sustain Write speed. After completing migration to a new Mac Studio, I have been running Chronosync backups to two of these Cable Matters enclosures, each with 2 x 2 TB Seagate HDD in RAID 0, connected by a USB 3.1 Gen 2, Type C cable to one of the Mac Studio's USB C ports. At first it seemed the backup file transfers were going super fast, sometimes close to 400 MB/s, which was faster than my initial testing. But it soon became apparent that these fast speeds were not sustainable. As the backup routine progressed, the enclosure got quite warm and the transfer speed dropped and dropped, until going as slow as 70 MB/s. This is very disappointing. It is not clear whether this is a function of the controller used inside the enclosure, or something to do with the limited cache size on the Seagate drives, or maybe just overheating. But the full backup I did of about 1.3 TB of files took over 3.5 hours! I also had one instance of one of the devices freezing during a backup routine with no explanation, so I had to restart the entire process. If this enclosure continues to perform this way, I may consider replacing it.
June 27, 2022:
I read all the reviews on this Cable Matters enclosure, and at least one reviewer said they were able to use this with two HDD drives, even though the product description only mentioned SSD drives - so I thought I would take a chance. I installed two 2TB Seagate Barracuda Compute drives, and configured them as RAID 0. I used the USB-C to USB-A cable to connect to new Mac Studio using USB-C 3.1 Gen 2.
The hardware based RAID 0 function is easy to set up, seems to work well and is quite fast (see update above). The enclosure got warm after transferring. You can definitely hear the HDDs running inside it, but they aren't too loud. And after a while the drives go to sleep and are silent. It is the most affordable way I have found to get a small size, 'affordable' 4 TB drive that runs fairly fast (see above), and supports the newest USB 3.1 Gen2 Type C standard. Not sure about reliability (see above).
I think it was a really terrible idea to use micro USB plug for power connection. There're many USB type C chargers, and now I need to get USB type C to micro USB cable. I wish Cable Matters could redesign it and provide us a free exchange.
For people who wrote about power usage, you need to check USB power delivery spec first. USB type-C can provide up to 3A, but it depends on the device really.