YINGHUA 5.25inch External Hard Drive Case USB 3.0/2.0 SATA (US Plug)
A 5.25 inch metal enclosure that converts a SATA optical drive or 3.5 inch hard disk to USB 3.0 or 2.0, supports DVD 16 speed recording and up to 8TB capacity.
- Fits 5.25 inch SATA optical drives and 3.5 inch SATA hard disks
- Metal shell with painted finish protects installed hardware
- LED indicator shows power and activity status at a glance
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces connect to most computers
- 12 V 3 A power adapter works on 100–240 VAC mains
5.25-Inch SATA Drive Enclosure
This 5.25-inch external enclosure accepts 3.5-inch SATA hard disks and 5.25-inch SATA optical drives. It connects to a host computer through USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interfaces. A 12 V 3 A power adapter with 100 V to 240 V AC input is included for US mains sockets.
Desktop users adding mass storage or disc writing
The aluminium-alloy and ABS shell with a painted finish suits builders who want a tool-free, top-loading tray for a single 3.5-inch drive or a DVD writer. It is not for anyone needing to install more than one drive, to use 2.5-inch media, or to operate without an external power supply.
8 TB maximum supported capacity
Drives up to 8 TB are recognised through the SATA bridge inside the enclosure. The USB 2.0 path is rated at 480 Mbps, while USB 3.0 offers higher throughput for large transfers. DVD recording at 16× speed is supported when a compatible optical drive is fitted.
How it compares
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- Price $54.99
- Pricier than about 80% of the 5,998 comparable items (median $24.99).
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the 12 V 3 A power adapter need replacing before the enclosure itself?
The 12 V 3 A adapter is a standard external unit; if it fails it can be swapped without opening the metal shell.
What throughput ceiling appears first when a 5.25″ SATA optical drive runs at 16× for long sessions?
The USB 2.0 path caps sustained transfer at 480 Mbps, so that limit is reached before the drive’s own speed.
How much heat and noise does the aluminum-alloy shell produce during all-day operation?
The passively cooled metal shell dissipates drive heat silently; only the installed drive or optical unit generates audible noise.
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