has anyone tried putting a 2.5" 1 TB HDD in this thing? Do I have to use an 3.5" adapter or can I just plug in the 2.5" HDD?
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The sata connection should be the same but you will need adapter to hold the 2.5 drive in place.
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Note: A Normal adapter/brace will not work that you would used for mounting a 2.5 in a PC case. The connections for the power and data transfer are fixed solid to the board in the back of the case. A normal adapter will leave the 2.5 drive well short of the connections and you will need to run cabled for the power and data, very very short cables. Additionally, the metal plate that functions to hold the drives in place will not fit snugly with the 2.5 drive adapter meaning it will float around in there just a little to make some noise. Due to these reasons I would suggest only using it for 3.5 drives as they fit perfectly in the drive bays. Note: A Normal adapter/brace will not work that you would used for mounting a 2.5 in a PC case. The connections for the power and data transfer are fixed solid to the board in the back of the case. A normal adapter will leave the 2.5 drive well short of the connections and you will need to run cabled for the power and data, very very short cables. Additionally, the metal plate that functions to hold the drives in place will not fit snugly with the 2.5 drive adapter meaning it will float around in there just a little to make some noise. Due to these reasons I would suggest only using it for... » Read More Note: A Normal adapter/brace will not work that you would used for mounting a 2.5 in a PC case. The connections for the power and data transfer are fixed solid to the board in the back of the case. A normal adapter will leave the 2.5 drive well short of the connections and you will need to run cabled for the power and data, very very short cables. Additionally, the metal plate that functions to hold the drives in place will not fit snugly with the 2.5 drive adapter meaning it will float around in there just a little to make some noise. Due to these reasons I would suggest only using it for 3.5 drives as they fit perfectly in the drive bays. « Show Less
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Check this out. http://www.amazon.com/HDE%C2%AE-SATA-Drive-Interface-Adapter/dp/B0096BEJDI/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_y I got this by mistake when I wanted the other. This is a board that sticks straight from the back of the hard drive, so space may be a problem.
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Will only fit 3.5" drives. You have to get your own adapters if you want to fit 2.5" drives.
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I have installed a 3TB drive and it has been working without any issues. I believe that the drive size would be more of a function of the operating system and Device Monitor settings. If you have a drive I would try it but if you want to be safe, I would use a 3TB. This is a link to the Mediasonic product forum http://forum.mediasonic.ca/search.php?sid=1802efeb494c71a15013ae8c81a53b31The product forum does talk about users installing 4TB drives in their 5 bay version of this enclosure.
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i would like this answered too. by the video it looks like the "module" that unplugs from the hard drive leaves the sata connection open. if that is the case, then the thunderbolt adapter will be able to reach it and plug it just fine. the thunderbolt adapter connection sticks out so the only question would be if the drive allows enough space so that the two can connect.
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Like all 3.5" drives this is powered by a plugpack. You can buy 2TB drives in 2.5" format which are powered by USB.
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I would not recommend doing so as it is designed for a 3.5 inch drive. The drive is held in place by pressure from the front so to use a SSD drive (2.5 inch) you would need to rig up some type of side and back anchoring. It may be possible to press the drive in and have it work without any kind of adapter, but there would be nothing to stop it from working loose if you move the unit at all. Hope this helps.
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Yes & No. For internal you need a 2.5" drive. If you put in an enclosure (like I did) you can attach via firewire or USB and will work just fine.
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Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts similar to any other hard drive, except that it is a great deal faster... You should turn off defragmenting as it is not needed with a ssd... Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts... » Read More Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts similar to any other hard drive, except that it is a great deal faster... You should turn off defragmenting as it is not needed with a ssd... « Show Less
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just like you i'm not a tech savvy but this item is working perfect on my ps4and 1.5 tb is better than 1tb ;) (the 500gb from my ps4, I installed it on my ps3)
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You should use the power adapter with 3.5" drives. You really don't need to with 2.5" drives
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I tried to plug in an external 320GB hard drive and it didn't work at all. The enclosure had its own power supply and I have plugged it into other USB Hubs before, but this one didn't even recognize it. don't know if it was defective or a limitation of the design, but I am returning it considering that I bought this Hub to swap multiple external hard drives and thumb drives. Hope this helps.
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I would see no reason why not. I use mine with both usb 3 and usb 2 pc's with no issues. I use it with a 500gb 2.5 sata drive in a usb 3 enclosure as well as the same setup in a usb 2 enclosure as well as flash drives in both flavors. It has worked flawlessly with both but is noticeably faster with the usb 3 interface on the laptop. I remember there being some question whether it would power an external hard drive through the port, without an external power connection but all of my usb devices power fine through the hub. I've had no issues whatsoever with any usb device I plug it into or plug into it. I would see no reason why not. I use mine with both usb 3 and usb 2 pc's with no issues. I use it with a 500gb 2.5 sata drive in a usb 3 enclosure as well as the same setup in a usb 2 enclosure as well as flash drives in both flavors. It has worked flawlessly with both but is noticeably faster with the usb 3 interface on the laptop. I remember there being some question whether it would power an external hard drive through the port, without an external power connection but all of my usb devices power fine through the hub. I've had no issues whatsoever with any usb device I plug it into or... » Read More I would see no reason why not. I use mine with both usb 3 and usb 2 pc's with no issues. I use it with a 500gb 2.5 sata drive in a usb 3 enclosure as well as the same setup in a usb 2 enclosure as well as flash drives in both flavors. It has worked flawlessly with both but is noticeably faster with the usb 3 interface on the laptop. I remember there being some question whether it would power an external hard drive through the port, without an external power connection but all of my usb devices power fine through the hub. I've had no issues whatsoever with any usb device I plug it into or plug into it. « Show Less
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It's not a drive, just an enclosure. As of today looks like maximum 2.5" drive size is 2 TB but the key is making sure the drive isn't more than 12.5mm tall as that's the biggest that will fit in this enclosure. Some 2.5" 2 TB drives are smaller than 12.5mm and some aren't.
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I currently have a 1tb usb drive connected and it works great. I don't see why it wouldn't support 2tb.
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Could someone who has one of these drives post the size of the power port on the back? I am interested in getting one of these with an external power adapter, and would like to be able to order simultaneously.
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3/8" drive. Of course you could use a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter... So really it works with both. Quality part though.