Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox 8 Bay - Review

Introduction

As a professional product reviewer, I am always on the hunt for the latest and greatest in technology. Today, I'll be discussing the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox 8 Bay 3.5" Hard Drive External Hard Drive Enclosure. This enclosure is designed to support all brands of 3.5-Inch SATA I/II/III hard disk drives up to 14TB per drive. It supports SATA III 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rates and comes equipped with one button interface selection, allowing users to easily switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces.

Design

The Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox has an elegant design. The enclosure sports a sleek black finish and sturdy aluminum construction. It measures at 14.8 x 5.2 x 8.5 inches and has a weight of 7.75 pounds. It can fit up to eight 3.5-inch hard drives. The hard drives are mounted via removable trays that slide in and out of the enclosure easily.

Connectivity

The Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox boasts impressive transfer rates. USB 3.0 transfers at up to 5.0Gbps, while eSATA transfers at 6.0Gbps. I was impressed by the one button interface selection feature, which allows users to easily switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces.

Compatibility

The enclosure is compatible with all brands of 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard disk drives up to 14TB per drive. It supports SATA III 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rates.

Fan Function

One of the standout features of the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox is its Smart Fan Function. The enclosure has a built-in thermal sensor that supports Auto and Manual mode, with three levels of fan speed. This means that the enclosure can automatically adjust its fan speed based on the temperature of the hard drives. It can also manually adjust the fan speed to suit your needs.

Performance

The Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox delivers impressive performance. I tested the enclosure with eight 4TB hard drives, and the data transfer speed was consistently fast. The one button interface selection made it easy to switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces. The Smart Fan Function also worked beautifully, keeping the drives cool and the noise level low.

Customer Reviews

The Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox is generally well-received by customers, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Customers appreciate the enclosure's compatibility with all hard drive brands and the impressive data transfer speeds. They also like the one button interface selection and the Smart Fan Function. Some customers, however, have expressed concerns about the build quality of the enclosure.

Conclusion

Overall, the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an external hard drive enclosure that can support multiple drives and deliver fast data transfer speeds. The enclosure is well-designed, easy to use, and comes equipped with a Smart Fan Function that adjusts the fan speed based on the temperature of the drives. Customers love the one button interface selection feature that allows them to easily switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces. If you're in the market for an external hard drive enclosure, the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox is definitely worth considering.

Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 ProBox 8 Bay

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