--- product_id: 49457999 title: "StarTech.com 3.5\" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R)" brand: "startech" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49457999-startech-com-3-5-external-dual-hard-drive-enclosure-raid store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed Dual 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD bays RAID 0, 1, JBOD & SPAN support StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) **Brand:** startech **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Double your storage, double your speed — the ultimate RAID-ready enclosure for pros! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) by startech - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49457999-startech-com-3-5-external-dual-hard-drive-enclosure-raid) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Flexible RAID Modes:** Choose RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, or SPAN to optimize for speed, redundancy, or capacity. - • **Dual Drive Powerhouse:** Supports two 3.5-inch SATA drives, doubling your storage and backup options effortlessly. - • **Robust & Sleek Design:** Durable aluminum housing with metal mounting tray ensures your drives stay cool and secure. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 10 Gbps data speed with USB 3.1 Gen 2 for seamless file handling. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with SATA I/II/III drives and both USB-C and USB-A ports for ultimate convenience. ## Overview The StarTech.com S352BU313R is a dual-bay 3.5" external hard drive enclosure featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. It supports multiple RAID configurations (0, 1, JBOD, SPAN) and SATA revisions I/II/III, housed in a durable aluminum and plastic chassis designed for desktop use. Compatible with both USB-C and USB-A, it’s ideal for professionals seeking high-speed, flexible, and reliable external storage solutions. ## Description StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) : desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Review: Great product, sturdy build and works perfectly. - Great product. Very compact unit not much bigger than the hard drives themselves. HD installation takes seconds. The removal screw for the front cover is the worst thing about this item as it's on the bottom of the unit, not so much if you don't swap drives very often but you can always leave it off for easy access. Plug in via USB3 or eSATA and configure the drives through disk manager. Simple but understandable instructions provided for the uninitiated. Important note : When connecting with eSATA to your PC, make sure your adapter card is JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) compatible otherwise you will only see the first drive. Startech.com is a good place to go to get these kind of accessories. The fan is very quiet and seems to provide adequate cooling but have yet to stress the unit yet with some large data copying. Oh one last thing, the LED indicators on the front panel are insanely bright and make it look a bit cheap but looks aren't important as overall it's great. Review: Excellent product, but a very noisy fan! - I originally considered purchasing the WD My Book Duo but was put off by the fact that encryption is added over the top of your data by the hardware, which cannot be disabled. This means, that if the enclosure were to die or become irreparable, all your data would be lost as you do not possess the keys! You can search for this in various forums. So I eventually settled to purchase this enclosure, and 2 3TB WD Red drives. The unit is sturdy and compact and has excellent build quality. The front of the unit slides off/upwards, and the drives slide in snugly. I wasn't sure if I needed to format the drives via my Mac, so set the unit to RAID1 and I just powered up the enclosure. I then opened up Disk Utility and noticed that my Mac saw 2 drives, so the unit had been set to a default of JBOD. This time, I shut the hub down, flicked the switch to RAID1 back and forth, and pressed the reset button on startup. This time, only 1 drive was recognised, and Disk Utility initialised the disks as RAID1 3TB. Hurray! The USB 3 interface is pretty fast and handled the transfer of 2TB of media files in a few hours. I use it as a Media Storage server where various devices streams files off it, and I have had no problems in terms of speed or contention. Excellent. Also, very handy is the two USB 3 ports on the front of the unit which can be used for charging as well as connecting other USB devices. One word of caution is the fan - it is quite loud. As I work from home, the unit's fan competes withe the quiet music I play. Even when placed under the desk, the fan can easily be heard. It's louder than my Synology NAS, and I thought that was noisy! On the odd occasion that I switch off the unit, the contrast is very apparent, so please be wary when looking at this. I did contact StarTech technical Support who confirmed that the fan could not be controlled, and recommended a discontinued model for that. ## Features - Supports two 3.5 Inch SATA HDDs/SSDs/SSHDs - Data transfer speeds of up to 10 GBps through USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) - Supports SATA revision I/II/III (up to 6 GBps) - Aluminum and plastic housing with metal hard-drive mounting tray ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07116PMPD | | Best Sellers Rank | 187,458 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 829 in Enclosures | | Box Contents | USB 3.1 Dual 3.5" SATA (6Gbps) HDD Enclosure with RAID - USB-C and USB-A, 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ), 1 x USB-A to USB-B Cable, 1 x USB-C to USB-B Cable, 1 x Enclosure Stand, 8 x Drive Screws, 1 x Quick-Start Guide | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (455) | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030863872 | | Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt, USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type C, USB Type C | | Hardware Platform | Laptop | | Item Type Name | DAS Storage System | | Item Weight | 2.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | StarTech | | Supported Devices Quantity | 2 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 3.5 Inches | | UPC | 065030863872 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware interface:** Thunderbolt, USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type C, USB Type C - **Hardware platform:** Laptop - **Material:** Plastic ## Images ![StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v-GGxeiyL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312mTmdYKLS.jpg) ![StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m09arswKS.jpg) ![StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YqEqC0K+L.jpg) ![StarTech.com 3.5" External Dual Hard Drive Enclosure – Raid – USB-C and USB-A – SATA 6Gbps – 2 Bay USB 3.1 SSD/HDD Enclosure (S352BU313R) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1c+jZDQTiL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, sturdy build and works perfectly. *by J***F on 20 February 2017* Great product. Very compact unit not much bigger than the hard drives themselves. HD installation takes seconds. The removal screw for the front cover is the worst thing about this item as it's on the bottom of the unit, not so much if you don't swap drives very often but you can always leave it off for easy access. Plug in via USB3 or eSATA and configure the drives through disk manager. Simple but understandable instructions provided for the uninitiated. Important note : When connecting with eSATA to your PC, make sure your adapter card is JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) compatible otherwise you will only see the first drive. Startech.com is a good place to go to get these kind of accessories. The fan is very quiet and seems to provide adequate cooling but have yet to stress the unit yet with some large data copying. Oh one last thing, the LED indicators on the front panel are insanely bright and make it look a bit cheap but looks aren't important as overall it's great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product, but a very noisy fan! *by P***G on 8 June 2015* I originally considered purchasing the WD My Book Duo but was put off by the fact that encryption is added over the top of your data by the hardware, which cannot be disabled. This means, that if the enclosure were to die or become irreparable, all your data would be lost as you do not possess the keys! You can search for this in various forums. So I eventually settled to purchase this enclosure, and 2 3TB WD Red drives. The unit is sturdy and compact and has excellent build quality. The front of the unit slides off/upwards, and the drives slide in snugly. I wasn't sure if I needed to format the drives via my Mac, so set the unit to RAID1 and I just powered up the enclosure. I then opened up Disk Utility and noticed that my Mac saw 2 drives, so the unit had been set to a default of JBOD. This time, I shut the hub down, flicked the switch to RAID1 back and forth, and pressed the reset button on startup. This time, only 1 drive was recognised, and Disk Utility initialised the disks as RAID1 3TB. Hurray! The USB 3 interface is pretty fast and handled the transfer of 2TB of media files in a few hours. I use it as a Media Storage server where various devices streams files off it, and I have had no problems in terms of speed or contention. Excellent. Also, very handy is the two USB 3 ports on the front of the unit which can be used for charging as well as connecting other USB devices. One word of caution is the fan - it is quite loud. As I work from home, the unit's fan competes withe the quiet music I play. Even when placed under the desk, the fan can easily be heard. It's louder than my Synology NAS, and I thought that was noisy! On the odd occasion that I switch off the unit, the contrast is very apparent, so please be wary when looking at this. I did contact StarTech technical Support who confirmed that the fan could not be controlled, and recommended a discontinued model for that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product as expected from StarTech *by M***N on 23 November 2019* Very happy with this excellent exclosure. I am a big fan of StarTech, i'll make no apologies for that. I have a lot of their products and whilst they are maybe not as aesthetically pleasing to look at as other products, they are always reliable, fairly priced and work great. I love this enclosure, it's VERY fast, as long as your hardware has USB 3.0 or 3.1. Sure the fan is noticeable when on but it's not going to require that you but ear defenders or anything like that. I like the fact that the fan turns off when the PC goes to sleep mode. And when you eject the device it also turns off and the fan shuts off, nice touch. You do have to read the manual though if you want to change the RAID dip switches, it's not just a simple matter of changing the switches then turning on again, you have to push an internal button then turn off, trust me it's not hard just read the manual! So in summary, great product, fast, easy to use and reliable. 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