Is this external caddy compatible with large drives?

Yes, the enclosure supports hard drives with a capacity of up to 16TB.

Does this enclosure have a good data transfer rate?

The enclosure supports SATA III specification with a maximum transfer rate of 6Gbps and USB 3.0 interface with transfer rates up to 5Gbps.

Can this enclosure be used for periodic backups?

The VANTEC NexStar HX NST-387S3-BK Hard Drive Enclosure supports large capacity drives and features a USB 3.0 interface, making it suitable for tasks such as periodic backups.

Can I use this enclosure with multiple operating systems?

Yes, this enclosure is compatible with multiple operating systems including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) and OS X 10.6 or greater.

Does this work with NAS drives?

The product supports SATA III/II/I Hard Drives, which includes NAS drives as long as they are SATA drives.

Does this work with any Linux versions?

Yes, I�ve used it without issue with stock Ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04. No special drivers/config so I assume it will work fine with other configurations.

What is the max hhd size, 6tb or 16tb? Will a western digital 14tb ultrastar dc hc530 sata hdd work in this thing?

If you look on the "Specs" tab -- you know -- like I did; it says 16TB is the max supported, it doesn't matter what brand (assuming it's a SATA HDD/SSD).

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Design For Large Capacity Drive
SATA III specification max 6Gbps (Backwards Compatible With SATA II/I)
Adopt UASP to Enhance Maximum Performance of Hard Drive for Windows 10
Large 60mm Fan with On & Off/Variable Switch
Enclosure Design to Stand Vertically with or without Enclosure Stand or laying on side with Fan facing up.

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Brand	VANTEC
Series	NexStar HX
Model	NST-387S3-BK

Details
Color	Black
Size	3.5"
Type	Enclosure
AC Adapter	Yes
Material	Aluminum / ABS Plastic
Internal Interface	SATA I/II/III
External Interface	USB 3.0
HDD Count Supported	Single HDD
Number of Bay	1
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)	Up to 16TB
Fan	1 x 60mm fan
Specifications	Device Support: SATA III/II/I Hard Drive Device Size: 3.5" Standard SATA Drive Internal Interface: Standard SATA External Interface: USB 3.0 Type-B Interface Cable: USB Type-B to Type-A Interface Cable Length: 39 inches, 1000 mm HDD Capacity: Up to 16TB Material: Mainly Aluminum, Minor ABS Plastic

Compatibility
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit and 64-bit; OS X 10.6, or greater

Features
Features	Design For Large Capacity Drive SATA III specification max 6Gbps (Backwards Compatible With SATA II/I) Adopt UASP to Enhance Maximum Performance of Hard Drive for Windows 10 Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/ USB 3.0 Large 60mm Fan with On & Off/ Variable Switch Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 3.0, 2.0, or 1.1 Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting No Drivers Needed (NDN) for Windows OS and OSX Enclosure Design to Stand Vertically with or without Enclosure Stand or laying on side with Fan facing up.

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	8.50" x 4.80" x 2.00" w/o stand 8.50" x 5.10" x 2.80" w/ stand
Weight	4.4 oz.

Package Contents
Package Contents	NexStar HX Enclosure, Enclosure Stand, Ac Adapter, Screw Set, USB cable, Quick Install Guide

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	July 30, 2020

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