The AKiTiO NT2 U3e RAID Storage is a dual-bay RAID storage enclosure one of the smallest in the market, yet it still packs a punch when it comes to flexibility and performance. Installing the 3.5" hard drives is quick and easy, thanks to the screwless design. By incorporating USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology, AKiTiO's NT2 U3e is able to break the USB 2.0 barrier, delivering up to 10 times the speed of the older USB connection. At the same time, it is still backward compatible with the widely used USB 2.0 technology.
AKiTiO NT2 U3e Features:
Configurable RAID function (Non-RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1)
Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed and eSATA connection
Backward compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed
Compact and screwless design for easy HDD installation
Built-in fan (4000RPM) for extra cooling
Security lock slot
Compact & Screwless Design
The small footprint and screwless design make this the ideal storage expansion for your crowded desktop. In a matter of seconds, hard drives can be installed or replaced without any extra tools.
Dual-Bay RAID Storage Enclosure
The NT2 is designed to house up to two 3.5" SATA hard drives with the option to set up your drives according to your own preferences. For data security select RAID 1 (mirror copy), for performance select RAID 0 and to create two independent volumes, select Non-RAID.
Up to two 3.5" SATA-I, SATA-II or SATA-III hard drives
Capacity 80GB - 4TB per HDD
For RAID 0 & 1, two hard drives of identical capacity are recommended
Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB
RAID mode
Non-RAID
RAID 0 striping
RAID 1 mirroring
Interface/Ports
1x eSATA port
1x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)
Data transfer
eSATA up to 3Gbps (300MB/s)
USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (625MB/s)
USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)
System requirements (PC)
eSATA: Windows XP or above
USB 3.0: Windows XP or above
USB 2.0: Windows XP or above
Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or PCI card)
eSATA Plug and Play support required for eSATA host controller
System requirements (Mac)
eSATA: Mac OS 10.4 or above
USB 3.0: Mac OS 10.7 or above
USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.2 or above
Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or PCI card)
eSATA Plug and Play support required for eSATA host controller
System environment
Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Power supply
External power supply (UL, cUL, CE, TUV approved)
Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Output: DC +12V/3A
Fan noise level
19.3 dB(A)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 inches x 4.8 inches x 3.2 inches
18.2cm x 12.3cm x 8.1cm
Package contents
NT2 enclosure (HDD not included)
eSATA cable
USB 3.0 cable
Power adapter
User manual
Carton/Packing
Retail Box Size: 10.6 x 8.8 x 5.1 in. (27 x 22.4 x 13 cm)
Carton Size (6pcs per carton): 22.4 x 16.5 x 9.8 in. (57 x 42 x 25 cm)
Remarks
In order for the computer to access volumes larger than 2TB, both the hardware and Operating System need to support large volumes (e.g.: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 and above).