ORICO 5 Bay USB 3.0 - Review

ORICO 5 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure – Product Review

Are you running out of space on your current storage system? Need to expand your server storage capacity? Then ORICO's 5 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure might be the solution for you.

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure is a high-performance external storage device built with a unibody aluminum alloy shell that can support up to 80TB (5 x 16TB) of storage capacity. Its elegant design and dual core chip, as well as its compatibility with different operating systems, make it a must-have for anyone dealing with large files and data backups.

Design and Build Quality

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure comes in a sleek, all-metal design that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also offers better durability over plastic enclosures. Its unibody aluminum alloy shell is up to 4mm thick, which makes it tough enough to withstand heavy use and also provides better heat dissipation. The aluminum-alloy body also provides better protection against physical damage and ensures the drives stay in place. The enclosure features a cooling fan that helps keep the drives running at optimal temperatures even during long periods of use. The fan design helps in air circulation and heat ventilation, reducing the temperature inside and extending the lifespan of the drive and the system as a whole.

Capacity and Speed

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure supports all 2.5/3.5 inch SATA (I / II / III) HDD SSD hard disks, with a total capacity of up to 80TB. It supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, ClONE, and Normal RAID modes, which helps to balance the tradeoffs between speed and data redundancy.

Transfer Speed

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure uses a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface that supports transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, which is ten times faster than the USB 2.0 interface. The enclosure is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces, so it can be connected to older devices that don't support USB 3.0. The dual-core chip and strong 150W internal power supply ensure stable data transfer and protection against power loss.

Compatibility

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows XP/ 7/ 8 / 8.1/ 10/ VISTA/ Linux/ Mac 9.1/10.2, or higher. Users can easily attach the enclosure via USB 3.0 cable – which is provided within the package – and experience fast transfer speeds. ORICO products come with lifetime technical support and a 36-month worry-free warranty.

Unboxing

The ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure package comes with five drive trays, a power cord, a USB 3.0 cable, a direct plugin bracket, a user manual, and a package of screws for drive installation. The unboxing experience is simple, and all the components come neatly packed in a box.

Conclusion

Overall, the ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure is a must-have for anyone seeking to expand their storage system without compromising speed and performance. It is an excellent product for small server expansion, game development data storage, security camera system multi-video storage, and several other industrial data applications. If you're looking for a high-capacity, high-performance, and reliable storage system, the ORICO 5 Bay RAID Enclosure might just be what you need!

Pros:

- Supports up to 80TB of storage capacity.

- Built-in SATA3.0 6Gb/s Dual-Core Chipset.

- Good Heat dissipation.

- Support all 2.5/3.5 inch SATA (I / II / III) HDD SSD hard disks.

- Compatible with multiple operating systems.

- RAID Modes 0/1/3/5/10/JBOD/ClONE/Normal RAID Mode.

Cons:

- Customer reviews are mixed.

ORICO 5 Bay USB 3.0

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