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ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA Magnetic Tool-Free External HDD Docking Station Case with 12V/6.5A Power Adapter for Family Storage Supports 2.5/3.5 inch Drives Max 110TB (5x22TB)
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ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA Magnetic Tool-Free External HDD Docking Station Case with 12V/6.5A Power Adapter for Family Storage Supports 2.5/3.5 inch Drives Max 110TB (5x22TB)

Bottom line: The ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA Magnetic Tool-Free: Five bays hold up to 110TB total, with up to 22TB per drive; main trade-off: on Linux only one drive can be read at a time, per ORICO.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Five bays hold up to 110TB total, with up to 22TB per drive
  • ✓ Accepts both 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and SSDs
  • ✓ Magnetic covers allow tool-free, screwless drive swaps
  • ✓ 60mm double-ball-bearing fan plus honeycomb rear vents for airflow
  • ✓ Bundled 12V/6.5A adapter; over-voltage and short-circuit protection

Cons

  • ✗ On Linux only one drive can be read at a time, per ORICO
  • ✗ Single USB 3.0 link caps all five bays at a shared 5Gbps
  • ✗ No RAID mode listed in the product specs
  • ✗ Only four indicator lights for five drive bays

Manufacturer description

The ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure turns a stack of loose SATA drives into one USB 3.0 storage hub for your desk. It holds up to five 2.5 or 3.5 inch HDDs or SSDs, up to 22TB each, for a maximum of 110TB. That is room for family video archives, high-resolution photo libraries and 4K movie collections. You don't need screws or a screwdriver to load it. The magnetic covers lift off, the drives slide in, and ORICO says drives are recognized in about 3 seconds after you plug in. The SATA III bridge connects over a USB 3.0 Type-B port rated at up to 5Gbps. ORICO lists support for Windows XP…

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SpecPicks scored ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA Magnetic Tool-Free… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. ORICO's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum storage this ORICO 5 bay enclosure supports?

It supports up to 110TB total across five bays, with each bay taking a single drive of up to 22TB.

Can I use 2.5 inch laptop drives or SSDs in it?

Yes. ORICO lists support for both 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs and SSDs in all five bays.

Does it work with Mac and Linux?

ORICO lists compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8, Mac OS X 10.2 and later, and Linux. On Linux, only one of the installed drives can be read at a time.

How fast is the connection to my computer?

It uses a SATA III to USB 3.0 bridge through a USB 3.0 Type-B port rated at up to 5Gbps. ORICO quotes about 1GB transferred in 3 seconds. All five drives share that one link.

Do I need tools to install drives, and how are they cooled?

You don't need tools. The magnetic covers come off by hand, so no screws are involved. A 60mm double-ball-bearing fan and honeycomb rear vents move air across the drives. Check the product listing for current warranty terms.

Key Features

  • 【Easy and Quick Use】-- The ORICO 3.5'' HDD enclosure is designed with magnetic chips on the cover, so no screws and tools are needed; Plug and play, and quickly recognize the hard drives in 3 seconds to save your time and improve your working efficiency(Pls Note: In a Linux system, all multi HDD enclosures only one of the hard drives can be read at a time)
  • 【Massive 110TB Storage Capacity】--This 5-bay hard drive enclosure supports all 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSDs up to 110TB (single drive up to 22TB). It is the ideal choice for home storage expansion, perfect for saving and backing up precious family videos, high-resolution photos, and 4K movies.
  • 【Transfer 1GB in 3 Seconds】-- This USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure adopts SATA III protocol connected to USB 3.0 devices transfer rate of up to 5Gbps (MAX). Equipped with a versatile USB 3.0 Type-B interface, it also can connect to other peripheral devices. Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7/8, Mac OS X 10.2 and higher & and Linux
  • 【Cooling and Heat Dissipation】--The ORICO 5 bay HDD enclosure is equipped with a 60mm double-ball bearing fan, which can to some extent cool and heat dissipating for the hard drive that heats up due to high-speed operation; and the rear panel of this 5bay 3.5inch enclosure is designed with many small honeycomb holes, which further facilitate air flowing and heat dissipation
  • 【Multi-Protection】 -- Anti-over voltage, over-current, overheat, short-circuit, leakage, and other multiple protection designs to ensure the security of data transmission of the external HDD enclosure. Four indicator lights help you to monitor the working status of your hard drives whenever. Any problem with ORICO products, we will always welcome and provide you with a suitable solution

Full Specifications

BrandORICO
Color500U3
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number5 Bay-USB-A
CompatibilityMac, Linux
Built-In Media1x 12V 6.5A Power Adapter, 1x 5 Bay 3.5inch hard drive enclosure, 1x USB A to B data cable, 1x User manual
Mfr Part NumberDS500
Hardware PlatformWindows
Compatible DevicesGame consoles, Laptop, PC, Router, TV
Data Transfer Rate5 Gigabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Hardware InterfaceUSB 3.0 Type B
Warranty Description2-Year
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 Inches
Connectivity TechnologyUSB-A
Memory Storage Capacity110 TB
Item Dimensions L x W x H8.6"L x 5.5"W x 7.7"H
Supported Devices Quantity1

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