I got my original boxes that were USB 2.0 and eSATA and have used them non-stop for over 10 years... they are simple to use but required a esata card with port multiplier to use, which made them a bit complicated to set up. The only situation I had for all those years was a power supply for one that died and had to be replaced. When COVID hit, one of the boxes died and I replaced it with a newer esata/USB 3.0 model but it was used as all new stock were impossible to find. And 2 years later, that is the box that has now died on me, but it is possible that it's due to power surges and such as these last few months, the city has had a lot of problems due to many storms and such, and it may have also damaged my UPS that should have prevented damage to my devices including these boxes... I'll never know.
But that said, this box is replacing that other one (and is the exact same) and I will hope that it will last as long as my other older boxes that are still going strong so far.
These boxes are simple to use, with only one annoyance of needing a small handle to be installed on the drives. The fans are very silent and aside the situation that requires me to get a replacement, have been very solid and working very well for a lot of year.
In time I will most probably need to replace them for a more modern setup as the old boxes are supposedly limited to 4TB drives (while the newer ones are able to use much larger drives) and will switch to USB 3.0 (or better) and leave the eSATA in the past so to prevent the headaches I've had due to that.
I almost went with the 8-bay boxes, but reviews have been alarming in reference to the number of issues that people have had compared to the 4-bay ones, so I'll have to see when the time comes.
But for now, these boxes have been great, have been through constant use (24/7) and I've enjoyed them greatly, and for a price range that left all competition far behind.
Brand | Mediasonic |
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Manufacturer | Mediasonic |
Place of Business | 1-888-231-7899 |
Model | HF2-SU3S3 |
Part Number | HF2-SU3S3 |
Memory storage capacity | 18 TB |
Digital Storage Capacity | 12000 GB |
Hardware interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s, eSATA, USB 3.0 |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Mounting Hardware | Blu-ray |
Number of Items | 1 |
Batteries included | No |
Batteries Required | No |
Data transfer rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
Material Type | Metal |
Does it contain liquid? | No |
Includes rechargable battery | No |
Manufacturer | Mediasonic |
Item model number | HF2-SU3S3 |
Product Dimensions | 21.59 x 12.45 x 16.51 cm; 1.81 Kilograms |
ASIN | B09WPPJHSS |