UGREEN 2.5" SATA Dual Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure - CM381
by UGREEN
The UGREEN 2.5" SATA Dual Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure (model CM381) is a hardware device designed to provide storage solutions for 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). It offers a convenient way to expand your storage capacity, backup data, or create a redundant storage setup using RAID configurations.
- Dual Bay Design: The enclosure has two bays, allowing you to install and use two separate 2.5-inch SATA drives simultaneously. This feature is particularly useful if you need extra storage space or wish to create a RAID configuration for redundancy or performance.
- SATA Compatibility: The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of storage devices available in the market.
- RAID Support: The term "RAID" stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It's a technology that allows you to configure multiple hard drives in different ways to achieve specific goals such as data redundancy (mirroring), improved performance (striping), or a combination of both. The CM381 enclosure supports different RAID modes such as RAID 0 (striping for performance) and RAID 1 (mirroring for data redundancy).
- Data Transfer Speeds: The enclosure likely offers high-speed data transfer capabilities, as it's designed to work with SATA III drives. SATA III offers a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbps (Gigabits per second), which ensures efficient data access and fast file transfers.
- Connection Interface: The enclosure is expected to come with a connection interface that's compatible with most systems, such as USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 1. This ensures that you can connect the enclosure to various devices like laptops, desktops, and other compatible gadgets.
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UGREEN 2.5" SATA Dual Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure - CM381
The UGREEN 2.5" SATA Dual Bay RAID Hard Drive Enclosure, also known as the CM381, is a device designed to accommodate two 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) and provide a convenient and versatile solution for data storage and management. The enclosure supports RAID configurations, allowing you to configure the drives in different modes to suit your specific needs for data protection, performance, or a balance of both.
Key features and specifications of the UGREEN CM381
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Dual Bay Design: The enclosure can hold two 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs simultaneously, allowing you to expand your storage capacity or create RAID configurations.
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SATA Compatibility: The enclosure is compatible with 2.5-inch SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III hard drives and SSDs.
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RAID Modes: The CM381 supports multiple RAID modes, including RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks), and Normal mode (Two Independent Drives). These RAID modes offer different benefits such as increased performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both.
- RAID 0: Also known as striping, it combines the capacity of both drives for increased read/write speeds but without redundancy.
- RAID 1: Also known as mirroring, it duplicates data across both drives for redundancy. If one drive fails, data remains intact on the other drive.
- JBOD: Treats both drives as independent storage devices, using their full capacities separately.
- Normal: Treats both drives as separate and independent storage units.
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Connection Interface: The enclosure typically connects to your computer or device via a USB or eSATA interface, allowing for data transfer and drive management.
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External Power Supply: The enclosure usually comes with an external power adapter to provide sufficient power for both drives and any required RAID functionality.
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Cooling and Ventilation: Enclosures often include built-in cooling mechanisms, such as cooling fans or passive heat dissipation, to help maintain optimal operating temperatures for the enclosed drives.
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Plug and Play: The UGREEN CM381 is designed for easy installation and use, often supporting plug-and-play functionality without the need for driver installations.
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LED Indicators: LED indicators on the enclosure provide visual feedback on the status of the drives, power, and RAID configuration.
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Compatibility: The enclosure is generally compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Data Protection: With RAID configurations such as RAID 1, the CM381 offers data protection against drive failures, ensuring your data remains accessible even if one drive malfunctions.
