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SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure – Supports USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface, Black

SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure – Supports USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface, Black

Bottom line: The SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ No A/C Adapter Required. Direct DC Power Connection to the Unit
  • ✓ Backed by Generic's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

SY-ENC50104 is a 4 Bay Enclosure for 3.5' SATA I / II / III hard disk drives. It supports 4 HDD of different brands and a capacity of up to 18TB per drive. Note: The Motherboard's SATA port MUST support Port Multiplier in order for your computer to recognize multiple hard drives if the unit is connected via eSATA. Dual eSATA and USB 3.0 external interface enable a blistering fast data transfer speed of up to 6Gbps and 5Gbps respectively.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Generic's PC & gaming hardware 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 PC & gaming hardware 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.

Key Features

  • Supports up to four HDDs in a single unit with a capacity of up to 18TB per drive. Port-Multiplier(normal) mode- showing 4 HDDs respectively
  • The Forced Convection Process helps speed up the air circulation and heat ventilation to effectively cool the drive and whole system for stable operation and an extended lifespan
  • No A/C Adapter Required. Direct DC Power Connection to the Unit
  • Adjustable cooling fan with 3 speeding setting (low, high, and auto)

Full Specifications

BrandGeneric
ColorBlack
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberSY-ENC50104
Built-In Media(1) 4 Bay Enclosure^(1) eSATA Cable^(1) Power Cable^(16) Screws^(1) Screw Driver^(1) USB Cable
Mfr Part NumberSY-ENC50104
Number of Items1
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate5000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Warranty Description1 Year Warranty
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches
Memory Storage Capacity8 TB
Item Dimensions L x W x H10.25"L x 5.25"W x 8"H
Supported Devices Quantity4

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