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product_id: 667017420
title: "Aluminum 2 Bay 10Gbps Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5“/3.5\" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2, Support Hot Swappable, Tool-Free HDD Enclosure, DAS(NO RAID/NAS)"
brand: "cenmate"
price: "€ 153.32"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Cenmate"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667017420-aluminum-2-bay-10gbps-hard-drive-enclosure-with-cooling-fan
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region: Slovakia
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# 10Gbps blazing transfer Hot-swappable bays Aluminum + cooling fan Aluminum 2 Bay 10Gbps Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5“/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2, Support Hot Swappable, Tool-Free HDD Enclosure, DAS(NO RAID/NAS)

**Brand:** cenmate
**Price:** € 153.32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed, coolness, and effortless expansion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aluminum 2 Bay 10Gbps Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5“/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2, Support Hot Swappable, Tool-Free HDD Enclosure, DAS(NO RAID/NAS) by cenmate
- **How much does it cost?** € 153.32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/667017420-aluminum-2-bay-10gbps-hard-drive-enclosure-with-cooling-fan)

## Best For

- cenmate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cenmate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing 10Gbps Speed:** Transfer massive files in seconds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 — 20x faster than USB 2.0.
- • **Cool & Quiet Operation:** Aluminum alloy chassis paired with a silent cooling fan keeps drives safe and cool under pressure.
- • **Effortless Hot Swapping:** Swap or upgrade drives on the fly without powering down — perfect for dynamic workflows.
- • **Massive 40TB Storage Potential:** Dual bays support up to 20TB each, ideal for heavy-duty personal or enterprise data needs.
- • **Seamless Daisy Chain Expansion:** Scale your storage up to 120TB by linking up to 3 enclosures — future-proof your setup.

## Overview

The Cenmate Aluminum Dual Bay Hard Drive Enclosure delivers ultra-fast 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, supports both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD drives up to 20TB each, and features a built-in cooling fan for reliable heat management. Designed for professionals and power users, it offers hot-swappable bays and daisy chain expansion for up to 120TB total storage, all housed in a sleek, durable aluminum chassis with tool-free installation and broad OS compatibility.

## Description

desertcart.com: CENMATE Aluminum Dual Bay 10Gbps Hard Drive Enclosure with Cooling Fan for 2.5“/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD with USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2, Support Hot Swappable, Daisy Chain Expansion, Tool-Free, DAS(NO RAID/NAS) : Electronics

Review: Simple DAS that so far seems to do its job well. - I admittedly haven't had this DAS for long (at the time of writing this review), but I will keep this review in mind and edit it should any of the below change. I was running Ubuntu Server 24.04 with Frigate (Linux-based NVR software) at home, but as I added cameras over time, the old server was a little too weak. I moved the Ubuntu/Frigate install to a higher powered micro tower which solved the first set of problems, but of course I had no room for a 3.5" HDD for the video storage in the replacement system, which is where the Cenmate 2 bay unit comes into the picture. I have a single 6TB drive in it. It's USB'd right into my micro tower. Ubuntu mounts it via UUID on startup, and Frigate takes over recording footage to it without issue. So far, it's a very boring unit - which is exactly why I like it. I was concerned about throughput speeds, so for kicks I generated a bogus 10 GB file and transferred it from the onboard NVME SSD in the micro tower to the WD Purple within the Cenmate DAS. It sustained 170 MB/s transfer. According to random searches online, that WD Purple is expected to handle about 180-200 MB/s write speed, so seeing 170 MB/s sustained write made me pretty happy. I should note, I am not using the included USB cable. I read a few reviews that suggested the included USB cable is problematic for some folks, so I opted to use my own existing USB A/USB C cable from the get-go. Another concern I had was the behavior of the unit in the event that the power switch is left "on" but power is lost and then restored, as it's critical for my particular setup that the DAS simply always be on if power is available. I decided to test this right out of the gate, so once I unboxed the DAS, I put my HDD in it, flipped the power switch on, and then after that I plugged it into the wall outlet for the very first time. It lit up and I could feel the drive motor spinning up. I tested this in total 3-4 times, and each time it simply fired up the drive since the switch was set to "on" already. While this may seem like a "duh" thing, some different units I compared contained some reviews that suggested even if they had an explicit on/off toggle (like this Cenmate does), if power is lost, and then restored, some of these other units reportedly still required turning the switch off and then back on. This didn't seem to be the case with the Cenmate, which is great as this would have been an instant deal breaker where I would have returned it. In my setup, it's a requirement that if power is lost and then restored, that the DAS kick on automatically since the NVR micro tower is also simultaneously booting up which would be expecting the storage drive to be present to begin recording feeds. It was a relief to see that the Cenmate behaved as I hoped it would with auto-power-on after power is restored. I can't comment on using two drives in the unit as I haven't had a need to yet, but with a single drive it does the job well so far. It's simple, but I needed simple as well as predictability. Given I have an available bay open, it is tempting to pick up another matching HDD and doing some sort of Linux LVM group to span the two drives for more CCTV storage, but that's a project for another day. No issues with this relating to Linux. My Ubuntu Server install simply saw the drive when I ran "blkid", I added it as an automatic mount point, rebooted, and there it was - ready to be used. The jury is still out on long term reliability. For now, I rigged up a script on the Linux system using the Cenmate DAS along with my uptime monitor server which will check for the presence of the Cenmate/CCTV HDD every 5 minutes and email me if there's an issue. I'm hopeful this will reveal no surprises over time, but if it does, I'll update my review here. For now, it's serving my Linux/Frigate NVR micro tower just fine and ticks what few (but important) boxes I needed.
Review: Great HHD enclosure - Perfect HHD enclosure. Build quality feels great and works out of the box and no problem connected to pc. Using this enclosure to connect to a mini pc running truenas. Much cheaper option then all the nas options available and you get much better versatility. The fan noise is not bad at all.

## Features

- 【Up to 10Gbps】This dual bay enclosure equips with VL822+ASM235CM chips and USB 3.2 output interface.Transfer 1G files in 3-5 seconds with USB 3.2 Ports, which is 20 times faster than USB 2.0. 2 HDDs -Total R/W speed 500MB/s,1 SSD-510MB/s R/W speed. NOTE:Read and write speeds are determined by factors such as hard drive version, computer version, etc...
- 【Reliable External Storage System for Individuals and business】The 3.5 hard drive enclosure supports 2.5/3.5 inches HDD and SSD, max capacity up to 20TB for each hard drive, it's a ideal external hard drive enclosure for personal or enterprise using.Save space on your desktop or laptop.
- 【No heat】The 2 bay hard drive enclosure built in Aluminum-Alloy materials and 2 inch Fan.Maximize the security of your data. NOTE：Fan noise is around 40-50 decibels, not recommended if you are very sensitive to noise.
- 【Hot Swappable Convenience】The HDD enclosure supports hot swapping, allowing users to replace hard drives without powering off the device. This feature enhances convenience and efficiency in data transfer processes.
- 【Daisy Chain Expansion】Add a USB HOST port for external hard drive enclosure and daisy chain to expand capacity. Expansion 120TB storage through daisy chain up to 3 devices
- 【Wide Compatibility, Plug and Play】Equipped with USB A/C Gen 2 Cable.Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac 9.1 and above, Linux.The USB Type-C interface supports various computer interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
- 【Quality Assurance】Cenmate provides friendly technical support.If you have any questions about the product, please don't hesitate to contact us, reply and solve your problem within 24 hours.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DD3DPD4M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (616) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | August 14, 2024 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 2.11 pounds |
| Item model number | 2 Bay |
| Manufacturer | cenmate |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 2 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 40 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 7.95 x 5.2 x 3.46 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** cenmate
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2
- **Hardware Platform:** Windows Mac Linux
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.95"L x 5.2"W x 3.5"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple DAS that so far seems to do its job well.
*by J***N on January 6, 2026*

I admittedly haven't had this DAS for long (at the time of writing this review), but I will keep this review in mind and edit it should any of the below change. I was running Ubuntu Server 24.04 with Frigate (Linux-based NVR software) at home, but as I added cameras over time, the old server was a little too weak. I moved the Ubuntu/Frigate install to a higher powered micro tower which solved the first set of problems, but of course I had no room for a 3.5" HDD for the video storage in the replacement system, which is where the Cenmate 2 bay unit comes into the picture. I have a single 6TB drive in it. It's USB'd right into my micro tower. Ubuntu mounts it via UUID on startup, and Frigate takes over recording footage to it without issue. So far, it's a very boring unit - which is exactly why I like it. I was concerned about throughput speeds, so for kicks I generated a bogus 10 GB file and transferred it from the onboard NVME SSD in the micro tower to the WD Purple within the Cenmate DAS. It sustained 170 MB/s transfer. According to random searches online, that WD Purple is expected to handle about 180-200 MB/s write speed, so seeing 170 MB/s sustained write made me pretty happy. I should note, I am not using the included USB cable. I read a few reviews that suggested the included USB cable is problematic for some folks, so I opted to use my own existing USB A/USB C cable from the get-go. Another concern I had was the behavior of the unit in the event that the power switch is left "on" but power is lost and then restored, as it's critical for my particular setup that the DAS simply always be on if power is available. I decided to test this right out of the gate, so once I unboxed the DAS, I put my HDD in it, flipped the power switch on, and then after that I plugged it into the wall outlet for the very first time. It lit up and I could feel the drive motor spinning up. I tested this in total 3-4 times, and each time it simply fired up the drive since the switch was set to "on" already. While this may seem like a "duh" thing, some different units I compared contained some reviews that suggested even if they had an explicit on/off toggle (like this Cenmate does), if power is lost, and then restored, some of these other units reportedly still required turning the switch off and then back on. This didn't seem to be the case with the Cenmate, which is great as this would have been an instant deal breaker where I would have returned it. In my setup, it's a requirement that if power is lost and then restored, that the DAS kick on automatically since the NVR micro tower is also simultaneously booting up which would be expecting the storage drive to be present to begin recording feeds. It was a relief to see that the Cenmate behaved as I hoped it would with auto-power-on after power is restored. I can't comment on using two drives in the unit as I haven't had a need to yet, but with a single drive it does the job well so far. It's simple, but I needed simple as well as predictability. Given I have an available bay open, it is tempting to pick up another matching HDD and doing some sort of Linux LVM group to span the two drives for more CCTV storage, but that's a project for another day. No issues with this relating to Linux. My Ubuntu Server install simply saw the drive when I ran "blkid", I added it as an automatic mount point, rebooted, and there it was - ready to be used. The jury is still out on long term reliability. For now, I rigged up a script on the Linux system using the Cenmate DAS along with my uptime monitor server which will check for the presence of the Cenmate/CCTV HDD every 5 minutes and email me if there's an issue. I'm hopeful this will reveal no surprises over time, but if it does, I'll update my review here. For now, it's serving my Linux/Frigate NVR micro tower just fine and ticks what few (but important) boxes I needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great HHD enclosure
*by A***R on January 28, 2026*

Perfect HHD enclosure. Build quality feels great and works out of the box and no problem connected to pc. Using this enclosure to connect to a mini pc running truenas. Much cheaper option then all the nas options available and you get much better versatility. The fan noise is not bad at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the right purposes, has some flaws
*by J***M on May 20, 2025*

The enclosure works well so far. Install was easy, it's been running reliably for a month now, and speeds are good. I've run into two things that could be issues for some people 1: the included power supply doesn't give enough power to spin up all 6 disks. From a cold start, I have to pull one disc out, let it power the rest up, then insert the 6th. Not that big of an issue for my usage, as I keep it on for the most part, but a minor annoyance. 2: The fans are not particularly quiet. It's in a networking closet for me, so it's not an issue, but it may not be the best fit for a desk in a workspace.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*