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Matte silver aluminium five-bay SATA enclosure with front drive handles

Syba

Syba SY-ENC50122 5-bay 2.5" 3.5" SATA USB 3.0 eSATA RAID drive enclosure

SKU CH-2FHM-CDRZZ MPN SY-ENC50122

Five-bay enclosure holds 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 16 TB each with RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, SPAN and JBOD via USB 3.0 UASP and eSATA

  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0 w/UASP & SATA III
  • Supported drivesRAID
  • Bay count5 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
  • Power details12v8A
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 16 TB each
  • Multiple RAID modes including 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, SPAN and JBOD
  • USB 3.0 with UASP delivers up to 410 MB/s transfer speed
  • Tool-less trays let you insert or remove drives by pulling the handle
  • Aluminium chassis with quiet fans keeps drives cool for longer life

Five-bay SATA RAID enclosure

The Syba SY-ENC50122 is a five-bay aluminium enclosure that accepts 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard drives or SSDs up to 16 TB each. It connects to a host via USB 3.0 with UASP or eSATA and supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, SPAN and JBOD modes. A built-in fan and tool-less trays simplify drive swaps and cooling.

Suits multi-drive archivists.

This unit targets professionals and enthusiasts who need up to five drives in one chassis with hardware RAID flexibility. Buyers who only need a single external drive, who lack an eSATA port multiplier with FIS-based switching for multi-drive eSATA access, or who require interfaces other than USB 3.0 and eSATA should consider a simpler enclosure.

USB 3.0 with UASP and eSATA connectivity

The enclosure provides both USB 3.0 with UASP support on Windows 8, macOS 10.8 or later, and Linux, plus an eSATA port for direct SATA III speeds. Maximum USB throughput reaches 410 MB/s, while eSATA multi-drive access depends on a compatible host controller. Both interfaces share the same internal SATA backplane.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorMatte Silver
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Supported drivesRAID
Bay count5 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0 w/UASP & SATA III
Power
Power adapterYes
Power details12v8A
Size & build
Main materialAluminum
SizeUSB 3.0 & eSATA 5 Bay
Shipping weight3.97 kg
Package size287 × 277 × 224 mm
More details
Cooling fansYes

Questions about this item

What RAID level reaches its 16 TB per-bay limit first when the enclosure runs continuously?

RAID 0 stripes data across all five bays, so the 16 TB per-drive ceiling is hit as soon as a single drive fills, giving a practical array limit of 80 TB total.

How loud and hot does the aluminium chassis get during all-day operation?

The quiet exhaust fan and thermally efficient aluminium keep drives at optimal temperature; noise stays low enough for a desktop environment.

Which host port must my computer already provide to see every drive at once?

An eSATA port with Port Multiplier and FIS-based switching is required for simultaneous multi-drive access; USB 3.0 works for single-drive or JBOD use.

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