StarTech.com InfoSafe SATA HDD Enclosure Review

StarTech.com is a retailer that specialises in hard-to-find niche computing and electronics items built for businesses, but today we’ll be looking at an item of interest to any gamer or media consumer. It’s called the InfoSafe, and it’s an unusual proposition – a kind of high end hard drive enclosure that supports two 2.5″ SATA drives. As well as the dual layout, there is support for a number of configurations and advanced connectivity options. Let’s have a look at whether this premium enclosure is worth the extra dosh.

Technical Specifications

Warranty: Two years
Interface: USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) & eSATA (3 Gb/s)
Number of Drives: 2
Drive Type: SATA
Drive Installation: Removable
Fan(s): No
Chipset ID: Silicon Image – Sil5744
Supported RAID Modes: BIG, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
Max Capacity: 2 TB (2 x 1 TB)
Enclosure Type: Steel and Plastic
Max Drive Height: 9.5 mm
Dimensions: 153 mm x 101 mm x 25.5 mm
Weight: 224 g