Question 1

When the key is used to unlock the rack does that turn off the power to the SSD's?

Accepted Answer

No, the key, when locked, simply keeps the drive from being removed.

Question 2

Does this fit in a 5.25" drive bay?

Accepted Answer

It's a 3.5" device, so you'll need an adapter, but they are cheap; and quite a few cases include them in the accessories.  The adapter attaches in the case like any 5.25" device, and just has some arms that fit this like any 3.5" bay.  It'll also usually include a faceplate with a cutout for a clean appearance.

That device, though, is built like a rock.  It's extremely high quality, and well worth picking up an adapter.  They're not expensive.

Question 3

How come there are no screw holes on the bottom of this unit?

Accepted Answer

There's no standard bottom screw holes position for a 3.5" device that is why. The 3.5" device uses different screw hole position than 3.5" hard drive, even the side screw holes position is different. People thought that the 3.5" device and 3.5" hard drive are using the same screw holes position is not correct. They are different.

Question 4

Will this rack enclosure affect the speed of my hard drives?

Accepted Answer

The rack enclosure supports SATA 6Gb/s with no speed reduction.

Question 5

Is it easy to install and remove drives from this enclosure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the product is designed for easy drive installation and removal, featuring a removable tray system that simplifies maintenance.

Question 6

How is the cooling and vibration management of this device?

Accepted Answer

The device features Multi-Flow Technology (MFT) for excellent passive cooling and Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) to create a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs.

Question 7

Can this device accommodate any 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this device can accommodate 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD with a thickness of up to 9.5mm.

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