StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP, 6 Gbps Transfer Rate

SKU: STUSB3SATA MFR: S358BU33ERM
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Key Features

  • Maximize storage with this 8-bay enclosure, supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives.
  • Experience rapid data transfer with up to 6 Gbps via USB 3.0 or eSATA for efficient backups.
  • Hot-swap capability allows you to easily add or remove hard drives without system downtime.
  • Ensure drive longevity with a built-in 120mm fan for optimal cooling and stable performance.
  • Universal compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS systems.
  • Expand your server capacity; supports up to 6TB 7200 RPM hard drives for scalable storage.
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2019-09-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great bargain!

I have bought 3 of these enclosures since 1/2018. They are a great bargain because you can pay a *lot* more for an 8 drive enclosure. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is that the fan has failed on the first unit. Startech offered to replace the fan, but I replaced with an upgraded fan (Noctua NF-F12 PWM). Startech says that won't void the warrantee as long as the fan doesn't cause problems (bonus!). I originally tried to use eSATA on my Linux server but had drives drop out intermittently. I switched to USB3 (which is almost identical in terms of speed) and had no more issues. I plan to purchase another unit when they come into stock so as to save a few $$. Startech says October 2019 is when new units will arrive.

Steve O.

2019-08-04T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Stop working in under a year

I bought this within the year. It worked perfectly until last night when it made a loud clicking sound. There's no response out of my drives within the bay. I have important school projects on the drive that I need to complete my degree. StarTech support was no help!!

deblake60

2019-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun and Games!

I've had S358BU33ERM since 2016, and it has been a reliable friend for many different adventures and work-loads. Works well with assorted drives, and USB3.0 is nice and speedy. Can't comment on eSATA as I bought the wrong card that doesn't support Port multiplier for 8 drives.

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StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure Specifications

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 & eSATA

  • Bus Type

    USB 3.0 & eSATA

  • Number of Drives

    8

  • Drive Size

    2.5in & 3.5in

  • Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate)

    SATA

  • Drive Installation

    Removable

  • Number of 2.5 inch bays

    8

  • Number of internal 3.5 inch bays

    8

  • Fans

    Yes, 1 - 120 mm

  • Chipset ID

    Jmicron - JMB575M + JMS567

  • Drive Connectors

    8 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle

  • Host Connectors

    1 - USB 3.0 B (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
    1 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Female

  • Maximum Data Transfer Rate

    6 Gbps

  • Type and Rate

    USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
    eSATA (6 Gbps)

  • UASP Support

    Yes

  • Port Multiplier

    Yes

  • Max Drive Capacity

    Currently tested with up to 6TB 7200 RPM hard drives

  • Hot Swap Capability

    Yes

  • MTBF

    30,000 Hours

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64bit), Server 2008 (32/64), Vista(32/64), Server 2003 (32/64) XP(32/64), 2000
    Apple Mavericks (10.9) OSX Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6)
    Linux
    Google Chrome OS

  • LED Indicators

    8 - Drive Activity / Interface LED
    1 - Power LED
    1 - HDD Ready LED
    1 - USB / eSATA LED

  • Power Adapter Included

    Yes

  • Input Voltage

    100 - 240 AC

  • Input Current

    6 A

  • Operating Temperature

    5 deg. C to 55 deg. C (41 deg. F to 131 deg. F)

  • Storage Temperature

    -40 deg. C to 70 deg. C (-40 deg. F to 158 deg. F)

  • Humidity

    10% - 90% non-condensing

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    13.8 x 5.9 x 13.4" / 350.52 x 149.86 x 340.36mm

  • Weight

    303.9oz / 8615.42g

  • UPC Code

    065030858540

About StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure

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Fun and Games!

By Cygnis

I've had S358BU33ERM since 2016, and it has been a reliable friend for many different adventures and work-loads. Works well with assorted drives, and USB3.0 is nice and speedy. Can't comment on eSATA as I bought the wrong card that doesn't support Port multiplier for 8 drives.

Explore the power and efficiency of the StarTech 8-Bay Removable Hard Drive Enclosure, a high-performance device designed to optimize your data storage and transfer needs. This robust enclosure allows simultaneous access to eight individual 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives using a single eSATA or USB port, providing a seamless solution for managing multiple hard drives.

Experience rapid performance with full SATA III transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps when connected via eSATA. For universal compatibility, the enclosure also offers connection through USB 3.0, with transfer speeds reaching up to 5 Gbps. This device supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), enhancing performance by up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. This feature allows you to harness the full potential of your SATA III hard drives, saving you time and enhancing productivity.

The StarTech 8-Bay Hard Drive Enclosure is designed to support the fastest drive technologies, including SATA III (6 Gbps), hybrid drives, and solid-state drives (SSDs). This ensures optimized performance from your external storage devices, making it an ideal solution for high-demand data management tasks.

To safeguard your drives, this hard drive enclosure features a built-in fan that maintains optimal operating temperatures, ensuring the longevity and reliability of your drives. The metal drive trays further enhance heat dissipation, providing an additional layer of protection.

With broad compatibility, this enclosure supports all leading operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS. This makes it a versatile choice for diverse computing environments.

Experience improved performance with UASP, supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP demonstrated a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance, while also showing an 80% reduction in required processor resources. These results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech Enclosure, and a SATA III solid-state drive.

With the StarTech 8-Bay Removable Hard Drive Enclosure, you can streamline your data storage and transfer processes, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.

StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure Features

  • High-performance 8-Bay Removable Hard Drive Enclosure for efficient data storage and transfer
  • Supports simultaneous access to eight individual 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives via a single eSATA or USB port
  • Full SATA III transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps via eSATA and up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0
  • UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support for enhanced performance, up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0
  • Built-in fan and metal drive trays for optimal drive temperature management and protection
  • Broad compatibility with all leading operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Maximize storage with this 8-bay enclosure, supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives.
  • Experience rapid data transfer with up to 6 Gbps via USB 3.0 or eSATA for efficient backups.
  • Hot-swap capability allows you to easily add or remove hard drives without system downtime.
  • Ensure drive longevity with a built-in 120mm fan for optimal cooling and stable performance.
  • Universal compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS systems.
  • Expand your server capacity; supports up to 6TB 7200 RPM hard drives for scalable storage.

What's in the box:

  • StarTech USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5/3.5 " SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure
  • 8x 2.5/3.5 " Drive Trays (Preinstalled)
  • 1x SATA to eSATA Full Profile Bracket
  • 1x eSATA Cable
  • 1x USB 3.0 Cable
  • 1x 2.5/3.5 " Drive Installation Screw Kit
  • 3x Power Cables
  • 1x Instruction Manual
  • StarTech 2 Year Warranty