Hi..
So, I got this Seagate Archive 8TB to serve me as a backup HD.
I know that this kind of capacity is not supported by every SATA enclosure. Plus, this HD is 'different' from the rest, which puts it into the 'finicky' category.
For example, even though the Icy Dock internal enclosure / caddy supports drives up to 10TB, with this one I have to do a hard reset whenever I want to get it online. With all my other hard drives (incl. 4TB) this issue is non-existent.
From the get-go the plan was to put the 8TB into a suitable enclosure and store it away from the computer, because that's what you're supposed to do with your backups. So, now I'm looking for one but I ain't too happy with what I see... Maybe someone here can help me out. I need:
• A powered, ventilated (fan) enclosure that's made from aluminum or steel.
• Smallest form factor available. Weight - irrelevant.
• USB3 is a must. eSATA and USB3 is much preferable. *I would consider a eSATA-only enclosure.
• 100%, tested and confirmed compatibility with the Seagate Archive 8TB.
I had something like this in mind but it says "up to 6TB":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...47&cm_re=HDD_enclosure-_-17-182-247-_-Product
Please, don't say something like: "If it supports 2TB then it supports 8TB".
I need to know for a fact that the enclosure supports my 8TB drive.
Thanks!
So, I got this Seagate Archive 8TB to serve me as a backup HD.
I know that this kind of capacity is not supported by every SATA enclosure. Plus, this HD is 'different' from the rest, which puts it into the 'finicky' category.
For example, even though the Icy Dock internal enclosure / caddy supports drives up to 10TB, with this one I have to do a hard reset whenever I want to get it online. With all my other hard drives (incl. 4TB) this issue is non-existent.
From the get-go the plan was to put the 8TB into a suitable enclosure and store it away from the computer, because that's what you're supposed to do with your backups. So, now I'm looking for one but I ain't too happy with what I see... Maybe someone here can help me out. I need:
• A powered, ventilated (fan) enclosure that's made from aluminum or steel.
• Smallest form factor available. Weight - irrelevant.
• USB3 is a must. eSATA and USB3 is much preferable. *I would consider a eSATA-only enclosure.
• 100%, tested and confirmed compatibility with the Seagate Archive 8TB.
I had something like this in mind but it says "up to 6TB":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...47&cm_re=HDD_enclosure-_-17-182-247-_-Product
Please, don't say something like: "If it supports 2TB then it supports 8TB".
I need to know for a fact that the enclosure supports my 8TB drive.
Thanks!