Best 14 2 Bay Rack Enclosure Reviews & Top Picks

Jun-30-2023 by Dove
Excited to share the benefits of a 2 Bay Rack EncloWith its compact design and versatile storage options, this enclosure is perfect for organizing and protecting your valuable equipment. Easily install up to 2 drives and keep everything neat and tidy. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to efficiency! TechgearOrganizeStorageEquipmentTechnology

WorkDone 3.5 inch Drive Caddy with 2.5 inch HDD Adapter - Compatible for Dell PowerEdge Servers - R740 R640 R540 R440 R340 R550 R450 R650xs R750xs - Bright LED Tray - with Detailed Setup Manual

  • ...ive caddy supports 3.5-inch hard drives and with a 2.5-inch converter also 2.5-inch hard drives. Check that your PowerEdge Server or Drive Array is LISTED and supported. .
  • SUPPORTED 3.5 inch MODELS PowerEdge 15th Generation: R250, T350, R450, T550, R550, R650, R650xs, R750, R750xs, R6515, R6525, R7515, R7525, C6520 enclosure.
  • PowerEdge 14th Generation: R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, R6415, R7415, R7425, XC Series appliances XC640-10, XC740xd-12 and C6420/25 enclosure, Precision 3930 Rack and 7920 Rack. Supported ONLY Hot-Plug 3.5-inch Drive Bay models. NOT compatible when your server has a 2.5-inch drive bay.
  • WORKDONE BRIGHT LED: This innovation make hard drive indicator lights brighter. The server backplane has activity LEDs and LED signal lights are transferred special plastic rail to the front of drive caddy. Indicator lights tell important status from the hard drive. Hard drive activity indicator green and hard drive status indicator - green and amber are now cleaner and brighter. (compared typical aftermarket products - green light in the pictures are just an illustration).
  • READY TO INSTALL: WORKDONE hard drive trays include all the screws and hardware you need to install. We make our 14th Generation server trays with st....
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ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Raid USB3.0 to SATA Aluminum 3.5 External HDD/SSD Storage Drive Enclosure Data Safe Protection for Enterprise Backup Up to 80TB 5x16 -WS500RU3

  • [80TB Larger Capacity] - WS series drive bay enclosure can support all 3.5inch sata hard disks under less than or equal to 16TB HDD, altogether 80TB large capacity for hard drive expansion, maximize to meet your data storage and backup demand. The 3.5inch drive enclosure also a good choice for nas expansion or the data protector in big enterprise.
  • [Great Heat Dissipation Performance] - Designed with a built-in cooling fan and honeycomb heat dissipation holes on the front and back cover of the 5 bay usb external hard drive enclosure, made by all aluminum alloy enclosure and allows the heat generated in the use to be accelerated by the flowing wind for the great ventilation performance.
  • [Support RAID Mode] - The 5 bay external hard drive raid enclosure support RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal RAID Mode which can meets different work requirements, and enlarge the ways of working habits. With back cover RAID Set and built-in RAID software management, you can choose the way you convenient. Please operation follow the page description and user manual of the 5 raid bay enclosure.
  • [Transfer Speed up to 5Gbps] - This 4 bay hard drive enclosure supports all 3.5" SATA (I / II / III) hard disks, USB3.0 to SATA3.0 dual high-speed transmission that the speed up to 5....
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StarTech.com USB 3.0 / eSATA 5-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5” SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP – 5-Bay SATA 6 Gbps Enclosure for HDD / SSD (S355BU33ERM)

  • Connect five hot-swappable 2.5/3.5″ SATA III hard drives to your computer externally through USB 3.0 with UASP or eSATA.
  • Compatible with USB & eSATA enabled laptop & desktop computers and 2.5in & 3.5in SATA hard drives.
  • External Hard Drive Enclosure / USB 3.0 eSATA HDD Enclosure / 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure / USB 3.0 or eSATA Back-up Drives.
  • Expand the storage capacity of a small form factor system or laptop.
  • Add a 5-bay hot-swap enclosure to a server or workstation.
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Yottamaster Aluminum Alloy 3.5 USB3.0 2 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 Inch SATA HDD Support 2 x 10TB & UASP -Silver,Mac Style Designed for Personal Storage at Home&Office- [PS200U3]

  • 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 2 bay hdd enclosure support up to 20TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt....
  • 【6Gbps Transfer Rate】This dual bay hdd enclosure adopt SATA III protocol, transfer rate up to 6Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB3.0 Type-B....
  • 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with two removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard....
  • 【20TB Storage Capacity 】The dual bay hard drive enclosure can house up to 2 hard drives, single disk support up to 10TB. It supported to let you....
  • 【What you will get】 1x 2 bay USB3.0 hard drive enclosure.
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UGREEN 5 Bay USB-C to SATA HDD SSD RAID Enclosure, Tool-Free Silent Direct Attached Storage (DAS), 2.5" 3.5" RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure Support 8 Raid Mode and Max 80TB Capacity

  • 5 Bay RAID Enclosure: The RAID enclosure is suitable for various 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD SSD. Supports 5 16TB hard drives, with a total storage capacity of 80TB. Multi-RAID modes of this direct attached storage for a diversity of needs, including RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD(SPAN)/CLONE/PM RAID modes. (Hard drives are not included in SSD RAID enclosure).
  • Safe and Easy Storage: HDD RAID enclosure uses dual chips with built-in short-circuit, over-current, and multi-protection ensuring the safety of your hard drives and valuable data. Since the data is stored in a local, easy-to-manage 5-bay hard drive enclosure, cloud service costs and data loss due to online server shutdowns are a thing of the past..
  • Fast & Stable Transmission: Equipped with USB3.1 Gen1, this USB RAID Enclosure transfers files at speeds up to 5Gbps by accelerating with UASP, and the read/write speeds capable of reaching 230MB/s (Tested in RAID 5), which is faster enough to transfer 1GB files in 5 seconds. Thunderbolt 3 Compatible..
  • Tools-Free Installation: Easy disk installation and removal. Plug and play, no drivers needed. This 5-bay enclosure has 2 built....
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ORICO 3.5 Hard Drive Enclosure Type-C to SATA III Aluminum 5 Bay Raid External HDD Enclosure Up to 80TB Support RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal-WS500RC3

  • [80TB Larger Capacity] - WS series drive bay enclosure can support all 3.5inch sata hard disks under less than or equal to 16TB HDD, altogether 80TB large capacity for hard drive expansion, maximize to meet your data storage and backup demand. The 3.5inch drive enclosure also a good choice for nas expansion or the data protector in big enterprise.
  • [Support RAID Mode] - The 5 bay external hard drive raid enclosure support RAID 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal RAID Mode which can meets different work requirements, and enlarge the ways of working habits. With back cover RAID Set and built-in RAID software management, you can choose the way you convenient. Please operation follow the page description and user manual of the 5 raid bay enclosure.
  • [Great Heat Dissipation Performance] - Designed with a built-in cooling fan and honeycomb heat dissipation holes on the front and back cover of the 5 bay type c external hard drive enclosure, made by all aluminum alloy enclosure and allows the heat generated in the use to be accelerated by the flowing wind for the great ventilation performance.
  • [5Gbps Transfer Speed] - The external hard drive enclosure adopts high performance master control scheme, and set with SATA3.0 interface, the data transfer rate of the sata 3 encl....
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ORICO 5 Bay Raid Hard Drive Enclosure Magnetic Aluminum USB 3.0 to SATA for 3.5 inch HDD Tool Free Storage Case Support 7 RAID Modes Up to 80TB(5X16TB) - NS500RU3

  • 7 RAID MODES -- The ORICO 5 bay raid enclosure equipped with raid function for the various uses. The 5 bay external hard drive enclosure can support raid 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/Clone and normal raid to allow users to adjust and set up by dialing combination according to your needs..
  • LARGE CAPACITY -- Every single disk of the 3.5 usb raid enclosure can reach up to 16TB, altogether 80TB larger capacity for the enterprises big data backup and storage, also a good choice for nas expansion. The 3.5inch sata enclosure can support 3.5inch HDD and 2.5inch SSD/HDD with a bracket..
  • QUALITY CHIP CONTROL -- The 5 bay usb enclosure adopts three high quality chips, which has both transmission performance for fast 5Gbps and stability and can carry the huge data interaction of the enterprise, reduce the delay..
  • GOOD HEAT DISSIPATION PERFORMANCE -- A 92mm cooling fan built in the usb drive enclosure with honeycomb dissipation holes at the back of the 3.5 hdd enclosure, and the aluminum alloy material made the whole 5 bay external raid enclosure can helps to accelerate the flowing wind and heat dissiapation for prolong the service life of the hard ....
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StarTech.com Dual-Bay 2.5in to 3.5in SATA Hard Drive Adapter Enclosure with RAID - Supports SATA III & RAID 0 1 Spanning JBOD Aluminum 35SAT225S3R

  • Install two 2.5” SATA drives into a 3.5” drive bay and get increased performance or data redundancy with RAID.
  • Dual-Bay 2.5” to 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Adapter Enclosure.
  • 2-Bay adapter enclosure for cost-effective upgrades to legacy desktop PCs and servers.
  • Install two 2.5" SSDs/HDDs into a single internal or external 3.5" drive bay.
  • Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 plus Spanning and JBOD.
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{2PCS Pack}3.5 inch Hard Drive Caddy X7K8W Compatible for Dell PowerEdge Servers 14th Gen R240 R340 R440 R540 R640 R740 R740xd2 R6415 R7425

  • {2pcs pack} 3.5 inch Hard Drive Caddy X7K8W 07K8W.
  • COMPATIBILITY: This hard drive caddy works ONLY with the latest 14th Generation PowerEdge and XC Series appliances. Supported Hot-Plug 3.5-inch Drive Bay models R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, R6415, R7415, R7425.
  • XC Series appliances XC640-10, XC740xd-12 and C6420 Enclosure. Precision 3930 and 7920 Rack. NOT compatible when your server has 2.5-inch drive bay or non-Hot-Plug type Drive Bay.
  • This hard drive caddy size(L x W x H)6.8x4.1x1.0 inches.
  • You will receive:2pcs HDD tray caddy,8pcs Mounting Screws,and 1pcs tool.
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Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Gbps Shielded eSATA Cable 6 Feet

  • External SATA cable is specifically designed to connect eSATA ports on an external hard drive, enclosure or docking station to a computer, laptop, host controller card, DVR, or satellite receiver box for expanded storage.
  • Blazing fast SATA III speeds up to 6 Gbps are faster than USB 3.0 equipped drives and much faster than most internal DVR hard drives.
  • Provides secure connections for fast and reliable file transfers.
  • Compatible with eSATA equipped enclosures or docking stations connecting 2.5", 3.5" SATA I, II, III hard drives.
  • Fully shielded & flexible eSATA cable is engineered to reduce EMI noise interference.
  • Flexible black PVC jacket isnt too stiff.
  • Robust molded connectors with easy grip treads sit flush with connected equipment and are engineered to withstand 100x more matings than an internal SATA cable..
  • Cost-effective 2-pack provides spare or superior replacement eSATA cables to fix troublesome connection problems.
  • Longer eSATA cable allows location of external hard drive in a convenient location.
  • Compatible with Acomdata eSATA HDD Enclosure, Anker eSATA HDD Docking Station, Fantom External HDD, Fantom GreenDrive eSATA External HDD, Kanex Thunderbolt to eSATA Adapter, Mediasonic ProBox 4 Bay HDD Enclosure, Sabrent ESATA HDD Enclosure, StarTech ....
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ORICO 4 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA 3.5 inch Support 64TB 4 x 16TB Aluminum Alloy HDD Enclosure with Fan/150W Disk Data Storage No RAID -9548U3

  • 【4 Bay HDD Enclosure with 64TB Large Capacity】: 4 Bay Hard Drive Storage Enclosure, Compatible 3.5 inch SATA hard drive HDD, Supports up to 4 x 16TB hard drive, Total capacity up to 64TB. (Not support RAID, Not NAS function).
  • 【Super Speed USB3.0 Transfer Speed up to 5Gbps】: This 4 bay hard drive enclosure supports all 3.5" SATA (I / II / III) hard disks, USB3.0 to SATA3.0 dual high-speed transmission,speed up to 5Gb/s, backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1, Activity LED indicator disk access status.
  • 【 Dual-Core Chip & 150W Internal Power Supply】: Built-in SATA3.0 Dual-Core chip, and Upgrade the 150W power supply to support larger capacity hard drives, provide sufficient power to ensure the Data storage and Transferring's Safety and Stability, Independent safety lock for each drive, Protect your hard drive with care.
  • 【Unibody Aluminum-Alloy Body & Double Heat Dissipation】: The 4 Bay Raid Enclosure Features an Unibody Aluminum-Alloy Shell and Fan, good in heat dissipation, up to 4mm thickness which is firm and reliable, The Forced Convection Process helps speed up the air circulation and heat ventilation to effectively cool the drive and whole system for stable operation and an extended lifespan.
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ORICO 5 Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure Magnetic Aluminum Type-C to SATA for 3.5inch HDD Tool Free Storage Case for Enterprise Data Backup and Expansion Up to 80TB(5X16TB) - NS500U3

  • LARGE CAPACITY -- Every single disk of the 3.5 usb c enclosure can reach up to 16TB, altogether 80TB larger capacity for the enterprises big data backup and storage, also a good choice for nas expansion. The 3.5inch sata enclosure can support 3.5inch HDD and 2.5inch SSD/HDD with a bracket..
  • Tool-Free Installation -- The construction of the 5 bay drive enclosure is magnetics design with 8 magntic chips on the cover, you can just spend 3 seconds to complete drive installation and prolong the service life of the cover, easy your working way and save your time..
  • DUAL CHIP CONTROL -- The 5 bay hdd enclosure adopts high-end chips, which has both transmission performance for fast 5Gbps and stability and can carry the huge data interaction of the enterprise, reduce the delay..
  • GOOD HEAT DISSIPATION PERFORMANCE -- The 92mm cooling fans built in the usb drive enclosure with honeycomb dissipation holes at the back of the 3.5 hdd enclosure, and the aluminum alloy material made the whole 5 bay external enclosure can helps to accelerate the flowing wind and heat dissiapation for prolong the service life of the hard drive..
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Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity [FS4C3]

  • 【Daisy Chain – 216TB Monster Capacity】This 4 bay hard drive enclosure supports 4 hard drives with a maximum capacity of 72 TB and 18TB for single drive. Use the dual USB-C Gen2 (10Gbps) ports to daisy chain two additional peripheral devices (except main device), which means the whole capacity could reach up to a monster 216TB enterprise-class storage capacity in total..
  • 【10 Gbps Ultra-fast Speed】 This 4 bay hard drive enclosure adopts USB3.1 GEN2(Type-C) protocol with a transfer rate up to 10Gbps (Max). Note: The speed will vary from the different performance of hard drive and computer host. Applicapable to Windows, Mac OS and Linux devices..
  • 【For 2.5″/3.5″ HDD & SSD】 Yottamaster 4 bay HDD enclosure has FOUR mental removable trays, fiting both 2.5″ SSDs where speed matters most and 3.5″ HDDs when it’s important to maximize the storage capacity. The hard drives are fixed by provided screws, which can effectively be against shock and interface damage. Works well with WD Red hard drives..
  • 【80mm Silent Fan】 Yottamaster hard drive enclosure is made of all aluminum. It not only provides a stable structure while running, and ensures a long term use. Plus an 80mm silent fan, meteor cooling holes on front and rear panel and the u....
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Yottamaster Aluminum 5 Bay USB3.1 Type C External Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5 2.5 Inch SATA HDD SSD Support 5 x 16TB Mac Style Direct Attached Storage DAS - [PS500C3]

  • 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals】This 5 bay hdd enclosure support up to 80TB external expanded storage. The front door adopt user-friendly PUSH Design for easy install and replacement of hard drives. It is an ideal choice for personal storage at home and office. It can support different drive type(s)-2,5"/3,5" HDD/SSDs, so you can take advantage of your hard drives' potential fully..
  • 【80TB Large Storage Capacity 】The 5 bay hard drive enclosure can house up to 5 hard drives, single disk support up to 16TB. Such Large capacity supported let you handle various work demands easily, like digital imaging, video production/editing, duplicating footage, create and manage archives..
  • 【80mm Silent Fan Inside】The 5 bay enclosure built with rugged heat-dissipating aluminum shell, front and rear with cooling holes, a 80mm silent fan inside can effectively accelerate air convection and rapid cooling. It is ideal for noise-sensitive environments..
  • 【For 2,5/3,5-inch Hard Drives】It comes with five removeable trays, allowing for easy installation and replacement of either the large desktop hard disk drives or the portable laptop drives and SSD's. Note: Spare trays are sold separately in a set of six trays, extra screws are provided, Get it....
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2 Bay Rack Enclosure

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses and individuals rely heavily on technology for their day-to-day operations. With the increasing need for data storage, organization, and accessibility, a reliable 2 bay rack enclosure becomes a valuable asset. Narrowing down the options for the best 2 bay rack enclosures can be a daunting task, but fear not! We've done the research for you and compiled a list of the top picks available in the market today. Let's dive in!

1. Synology DS218+:
Synology DS218+ is a versatile and robust rack enclosure offering high-end performance, optimized for small to medium-sized businesses. Equipped with a powerful CPU and expandable RAM, it delivers excellent read and write speeds, and its intuitive software provides seamless data management.

2. QNAP TS-253D:
The QNAP TS-253D stands out with its Intel Celeron J4125 processor, which ensures smooth and reliable operation. This rack enclosure is also designed to accommodate expanding storage needs, with its two PCIe slots allowing for additional SSDs or networking cards.

3. Buffalo TeraStation 5200DN:
The Buffalo TeraStation 5200DN boasts impressive data transfer speeds, making it an ideal choice for businesses requiring quick access to large volumes of data. Its user-friendly interface and robust security features make it a popular option among users.

4. Netgear ReadyNAS RN214:
Netgear ReadyNAS RN214 offers a user-friendly and intuitive interface, suitable for both novice and tech-savvy users. It provides easy expandability options and is equipped with powerful hardware that ensures seamless performance and rapid data access.

5. TerraMaster F2-210:
TerraMaster F2-210 is a budget-friendly option without compromising on performance. It offers reliable data storage and secure sharing functionalities, making it an excellent choice for home offices or small businesses.

6. Asustor AS5202T:
The Asustor AS5202T is lauded for its powerful CPU and lightning-fast data transfer speeds. It offers an array of features, including media streaming capabilities, making it an ideal choice for multimedia enthusiasts.

7. Drobo 5N2:
Drobo 5N2 is a user-friendly 2 bay rack enclosure that prioritizes data protection. With its BeyondRAID Technology, it ensures optimal redundancy while providing exceptional read and write speeds, making it a suitable option for businesses requiring data integrity.

8. Western Digital My Cloud EX2 Ultra:
The Western Digital My Cloud EX2 Ultra offers easy setup and is designed for users seeking a simple yet efficient storage solution. Its centralized dashboard allows for seamless file management, making it an excellent choice for personal or small business use.

9. Thecus N2810Pro:
The Thecus N2810Pro offers a balance between performance and affordability. Its solid hardware specifications and versatile software make it a reliable and cost-effective option for individuals and small businesses alike.

10. HP ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Tower Server:
The HP ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Tower Server stands out with its enterprise-level performance, making it a perfect fit for growing businesses. With its powerful processor and expandable storage capacity, it provides a comprehensive solution for data management.

Selecting the right 2 bay rack enclosure is crucial for any business or individual seeking efficient data storage and access. By considering factors such as performance, expandability, and ease of use, our list of the top 10 rack enclosures can serve as a handy guide when making your decision. Assess your specific requirements and choose the one that aligns best with your needs. With the right 2 bay rack enclo you'll be well on your way to achieving optimum organization and efficiency in managing your valuable data.