And it is a bunch cheaper than any NAS or SAN storage unit you could find. Since its release, USB 3.0 has stolen headlines and minimized just about every other interface. » Dimensions - 140mm (W) 120.82mm (D) x 69.49mm (H) 5.51in (W) x 4.76in (D) x 2. The Thermaltake BlacX Duet is a dual hard drive docking station with lightning fast transfer rates. The Thermaltake BlacX Duet is the newest and least known desktop docking station on the market.
» OS Compatible - Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2003 / 2000 Mac 10.3 and later » HDD Capacity - All 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD up to 2TB (per slot) » Transfer Rate - eSATA: up to 3Gbps USB 2.0: up to 480Mbps
I thought Id be able to do this with my PC (an ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3), but, when using eSATA, Windows (XP Pro, 32-bit SP3) cant see either HDD in the BlacX while both are on. » SSG (Solid State Grip) Technology: Anti-Slippery Grasp Base Im wondering if anyone has successfully used the Thermaltake BlacX Duet Dual hard disk enclosure to connect TWO SATA300 hard drives to a computer over the eSATA cable.
» Open docking station design maximizes heat dissipation » Rapid Data Access & Exchange w/ Single eSATA or USB Cable Connection » Supports USB 2.0 Transfer Speed up to 480 Mbps » Supports eSATA Transfer Speed up to 3.0 Gbps » Hot-Swap Capability for Rapid Multi HDDs Access & Exchange Message to combine with other items to save on shipping. » Supports All 2.5" & 3.5" SATA Hard Drives up to 2TB (per slot) Thermaltake Blac X Duet BlacX 2.5/3.5 SATA SSD HDD, eSATA & USB Docking Station. » Read & Write 2 Hard Drives simultaneously
Before taking a closer look at the sample provided for review, let's look at some published data on the BlacX Duet, as taken from the official product page on the Thermaltake website. This review will focus on the the BlacX Duet dual hard drive docking station (model ST0014U), shown in the promotional image above. Their product line includes cases, power supplies, and storage devices, as well as coolers for graphics cards, memory, chipsets, and processors. Thermaltake's "Coolall Your Life" slogan aptly encapsulates their focus on PC cooling products and solutions. They are headquartered in Taiwan, but have offices in Europe, Russia, Australia, Japan, the USA, and several other locations worldwide. Thermaltake (Tt) is an industry leading computer accessory and hardware manufacturer that has been contributing innovative products and solutions to the enthusiast market for over a decade.