storage solution required esat& usb or nas?

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 14:39

Hi,

I need an enclosure that i can store my old sata drives on and access via my laptop until i finalise my pc spec for my new build.

I am looking for a multi bay enclosure, be it a reasonably priced NAS with no advanced features or an esata & usb enclosure. I dont have esata on laptop but the new pc will have it so I do need it to be usb as well.

Any advice much appreciated

rpstewart · 11 Feb 2009 at 14:55

If it's just a temporary solution the I wouldn't be spending a huge amount on it. Something like a Sharkoon Quickport - drop in the drive you need to access and you're away.

yashiro · 11 Feb 2009 at 15:56

How multi bay does it need to be? Any more than two and you're looking at much higher prices.

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 16:46

ooh i like that shark thingy, be gettin one when its in stock thanks

I guess 2 would be ok, I would like more but at this point i am not fussy

Thanks

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:06

oh i see there's a duo one too. Can you transfer data between the 2 drives? that could be handy!

rpstewart · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:25

You'll be able to copy between them but the data will come down to the PC and back again so with USB it's going to be a bit slow (both drives share the same USB link).

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:39

ok some quick questions.
1. Do they work ok in general? like if you leave em plugged in for a while do they get too hot?
2. Is there any other diff between the duo and the single? I know about the card reader.
3. the duo being newer is it any better?
4. do u have to shut down to swap drives?

Thanks and sorry for being a pain!

rpstewart · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:42

No idea I'm afraid, never used one.

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:48

ok well thanks a lot for the help

ally · 11 Feb 2009 at 17:49

by the way not loving being called a thug when and what do i become next ??