Question 1

Does this work by simply plugging in the USB port to the laptop?  Will everything download or is there more to be done?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you plug it into the USB jack, hopefully a USB 3.0 jack, but after that you drag and drop files into the drive's window. Transfer is not automatic, unless you have a backup program that you have configured to save onto the new drive. Occasionally, the drive will not be seen by the computer when you plug it in. In that case, leave it connected to the computer and do a RESTART, or turn the computer off and back on again.

Question 2

The case appears to have a 5v power input port! Does this device require an external 5v power supply or will it work w/just the 3.0 cable?

Accepted Answer

I suppose that would depend on whether your USB port includes power... And weather the hard drive that you put inside requires more current than the USB spec provides for.

Question 3

what is the maximum hard drive capacity for this enclosure?

Accepted Answer

I am not able to answer your question, "what is the maximum hard drive capacity for this enclosure?" I have enjoyed this enclosure, but have not pushed it to anywhere near its limit.

Question 4

WILL A 2.0 SSD DRIVE WORK IN THIS UNIT? Will the unit work like any usb device no matter what is on the drive now?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this unit will support any HD SSD or standard HD 2.0-3.0 USB it also supports Apple and PC .

Question 5

Does this drive enclosure model have a tray to which the hard drive is attached with screws, as my NexStar CX Model #NST-200S2 older enclosure does?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does have a tray with 4 mounting screws for 2.5" drives

Question 6

Hello, Is this external enclosure compatible with mac computers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is a universal device and recommended for all people...

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