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Black vertical aluminium enclosure with blue LED display, holds one 3.5 inch SATA drive

Orico

Orico 7688U3 3.5" SATA drive enclosure, blue display

SKU CH-C7QE-46GD7

A vertical aluminium enclosure that holds a single 3.5-inch SATA drive up to 16TB and connects via USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps with UASP support

  • Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
  • Aluminium body draws heat away from the drive for reliable performance
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with UASP support
  • Vertical removable dock saves desk space and allows easy drive swaps
  • Tool-free screw mounting secures a single 3.5" SATA drive up to 16 TB
  • Blue LED indicator shows power and activity status at a glance

Vertical 3.5-inch SATA enclosure

The Orico 7688U3 is a single-bay aluminium enclosure that accepts one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD up to 16TB. It connects to a PC, laptop, smart TV or other host via a USB 3.0 port and includes a 12V 2A power adapter for desktop-class drives.

USB 3.0 host connection with UASP

The enclosure plugs into any USB 3.0 port and supports the UASP protocol for reduced latency. No driver installation is required on Windows, macOS or Linux, and the vertical dock design saves desk space while the screw-mounted chassis keeps the drive secure.

Aluminium heat dissipation under load

The aluminium body acts as a heatsink, drawing heat away from the drive during sustained transfers. An intelligent sleep function spins the drive down after inactivity, and a blue LED indicator shows power and activity status without interrupting long copy jobs.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product line7688U3
Model name7688U3
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Power details12V2A
Size & build
Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Main materialAluminum

Questions about this item

What is the maximum drive capacity the Orico 7688U3 enclosure can accept?

The enclosure supports a single 3.5" SATA drive up to 16 TB.

How much heat and noise does the aluminium chassis produce during all-day operation?

The fanless aluminium body acts as a heatsink; it runs silently and stays warm but not hot under continuous use.

Which power supply must I already have to run the enclosure?

A 12 V 2 A DC adapter is required and is included in the box.

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