Cheapest 4 bay hdd enclosure

[epos]

Was thinking of getting one of the USB 3.0 4 bay non-raid ProBox as well... Any bro here run into any trouble like frequent disconnecting etc?

No frequently but once in a few days, happen mostly to one and sometime another drive. it may happen anytime but a PITA when torrenting overnight. but AFAICR, happen less than 10 times when left overnight, mostly when I accessing the computer.

the bay had been running 24/7 since last 2Q, may be firmware or HDD issue. I use USB3 connections.

 

[Yakumo]

No frequently but once in a few days, happen mostly to one and sometime another drive. it may happen anytime but a PITA when torrenting overnight. but AFAICR, happen less than 10 times when left overnight, mostly when I accessing the computer.

the bay had been running 24/7 since last 2Q, may be firmware or HDD issue. I use USB3 connections.

Seems like a common issue.. after doing some more research, there seem to be quite a number of users being affected... Maybe I should save up money to purchase a NAS system or DIY one myself..

 

[LonelyMan]

There is a new Vantec HX4R 4 bay raid enclosure selling for $249 at Fuwell yesterday I shop around.

 

[Montoya]

Selling my Probox RAID edition for $200. Interested parties do PM me for details.

 

[i1magic]

hmm anyone has any idea if i can just plug this device into my router's USB port and it will detect?
am using Asus N66

I am using RT-N56U. Will try it and update here soon.

By the way, my router firmware is 3.0.0.4.342.

 

[i1magic]

hmm anyone has any idea if i can just plug this device into my router's USB port and it will detect?
am using Asus N66

I have connected the Probox 4Bay to my Asus router RT-N56U USB 2.0 port.

I plugged in 2 harddisk, both initialised GPT and formatted.

- Transfer speed from PC to the harddisk over Gigabit from my PC to router is about 12MB/s.

But after I copy a file to the 2 folder that appeared under "Network", I tried to create new folder. Then the router seems to become unstable.

PS : I WILL NOT RECOMMEND PLUGGING Probox 4 Bay to router's USB port and try to access more than 1 harddisk.

This is my own findings. You may try it at your own risk.

 

[Xiuzhi]

hi i jus bought a non raid 4 bay with 4x 2tb inside....but the transfer rates btw the hdd inside is jus 15+MB/s.....it is plugged to my usb3.0 port....is this normal? any advise? thanks

 

[spearhawk]

Thinking of getting the Probox 4-bay docking station.
PROBOX 4-Bay Docking Station

Any idea where is the cheapest place to get it now? Best Bargain?

 

[mgsten]

shld still be best bargain.

 

[Aegis]

Does anyone here have issues with frequent disconnection using a 4 bay probox on usb 3? How to solve it?

 

[Asure7]

Just wondering.. for the 4-bay RAID version, is it possible to do a 2 X RAID1 (2 sets of mirror), instead of the usual RAID-5 ?

 

[well_done1]

Bought the 4bay non-raid at best bargain for $159, overall a value buy, no dropped connections so far, trf from nas is abt 25mb/s, from laptop 60mb/s using USB3.0

 

[Edwan@]

I have connected the Probox 4Bay to my Asus router RT-N56U USB 2.0 port.

I plugged in 2 harddisk, both initialised GPT and formatted.

- Transfer speed from PC to the harddisk over Gigabit from my PC to router is about 12MB/s.

But after I copy a file to the 2 folder that appeared under "Network", I tried to create new folder. Then the router seems to become unstable.

PS : I WILL NOT RECOMMEND PLUGGING Probox 4 Bay to router's USB port and try to access more than 1 harddisk.

This is my own findings. You may try it at your own risk.

just got my probox, what will be the worst case scenario if by doing so ? i have the N66U running.

 

[Edwan@]

Anybody using the probox on a mac system? what are your comments on the read/write speed as both usb2.0 and we cant make use of the esata. so at a loosing end?

 

[zennith]

Just wondering.. for the 4-bay RAID version, is it possible to do a 2 X RAID1 (2 sets of mirror), instead of the usual RAID-5 ?

I ask ProBox support before.. They mention to me is in the next release but another product line
Thats why I have bought a Stardom SR4-WBS3 capable of doing 2 RAID 1.
Somehow the sales man also propose Onnto Brand which allowed 2 Raid 1 too...
you could refer to this 2 brand if you need such Raid set.

 

[zennith]

Anybody using the probox on a mac system? what are your comments on the read/write speed as both usb2.0 and we cant make use of the esata. so at a loosing end?

if you were using a MAC Pro, add a eSATA PCI-e card

 

[mgsten]

if you were using a MAC Pro, add a eSATA PCI-e card

or usb 3.0

me hv both. drivers not very stable.


to answer edwan@ question - if used usb 2.0, expect usb 2.0 transfer speed.

if u got thunderbolt port (not first gen macs with display port), u can get this Sonnet - Echo Express SE eSATA to Thunderbolt Adapter

don't make sense because too expensive. better to buy an actual nas with ethernet port.

 

[Edwan@]

or usb 3.0

me hv both. drivers not very stable.


to answer edwan@ question - if used usb 2.0, expect usb 2.0 transfer speed.

if u got thunderbolt port (not first gen macs with display port), u can get this Sonnet - Echo Express SE eSATA to Thunderbolt Adapter

don't make sense because too expensive. better to buy an actual nas with ethernet port.

thanks guys for the answer. im using a unibody, i saw the youtube video on them adding the PCI card, but where is the slot? its a SD card slot i have and a firewire on my macbookpro unibody 15". i have a mac mini too but only with thunderbolt.

im really interesed in the PCI-express

 

[Edwan@]

ive clarified and there is no way for me to use the estata unless i have a thunderbolt port.

TB-Express card - Esata

So, again , this option is out for me, so my next option is to find a 4bay dock with TB or FW800 output, its easier.

any good price bay to recommend?

 

[dean_h]

Anybody using the probox on a mac system? what are your comments on the read/write speed as both usb2.0 and we cant make use of the esata. so at a loosing end?

I bought the USB3 non-RAID 4-bay model for an iMac and it always disconnects when waking the Mac from sleep, showing the "you should eject first" error message. Had to return it in the end.