{"product_id":"rct-3-5-usb-3-0-external-hard-drive-enclosure","title":"RCT-A3U-U3 3.5\" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRCT-A3U-U3 3.5\" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e is a powered external enclosure designed to convert a compatible \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA hard drive\u003c\/b\u003e into a desktop external storage solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eUSB 3.0 connectivity up to 5Gbps\u003c\/b\u003e, support for hard drives up to \u003cb\u003e12TB\u003c\/b\u003e, external \u003cb\u003e5V DC and 12V DC operating power\u003c\/b\u003e, and compatibility with \u003cb\u003eWindows, Linux and macOS\u003c\/b\u003e, this enclosure is ideal for backups, media storage, data archiving, and repurposing internal 3.5\" SATA hard drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA hard drive enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Converts a compatible internal \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA HDD\u003c\/b\u003e into external storage\u003cbr\u003e• Supports hard drives up to \u003cb\u003e12TB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUSB 3.0 connectivity\u003c\/b\u003e supports data transfer up to \u003cb\u003e5Gbps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Externally powered for stable desktop HDD operation\u003cbr\u003e• Supports \u003cb\u003e5V DC and 12V DC operating power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Compatible with \u003cb\u003eWindows, Linux and macOS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for backup, archiving, and media storage\u003cbr\u003e• Includes \u003cb\u003e12V power adapter\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eUSB 3.0 data cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Black desktop enclosure design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRCT-A3U-U3 3.5\" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for users who need to turn a compatible internal \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA hard drive\u003c\/b\u003e into an external storage device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt supports hard drives up to \u003cb\u003e12TB\u003c\/b\u003e, making it suitable for desktop backup storage, media libraries, document archives, file transfers, and repurposing existing SATA hard drives. This is especially useful for users who want extra storage without installing a drive inside a desktop computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe enclosure uses \u003cb\u003eUSB 3.0 connectivity\u003c\/b\u003e with transfer support up to \u003cb\u003e5Gbps\u003c\/b\u003e, helping provide fast access to stored files when used with compatible USB 3.0 devices and cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause 3.5\" desktop hard drives require more power than smaller portable drives, the RCT-A3U-U3 includes an external \u003cb\u003e12V power adapter\u003c\/b\u003e for stable operation. The enclosure supports \u003cb\u003e5V DC and 12V DC operating power\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RCT-A3U-U3 supports \u003cb\u003eWindows, Linux and macOS\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a flexible storage accessory for different computer environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease check that your hard drive is a compatible \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA HDD\u003c\/b\u003e and that its capacity does not exceed the supported \u003cb\u003e12TB maximum\u003c\/b\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/b\u003e RCT-A3U-U3\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHard Drive Type Supported:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" SATA HDD\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaximum HDD Capacity Support:\u003c\/b\u003e 12TB\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/b\u003e USB 3.0\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUSB Transfer Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 5Gbps\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eOperating Power:\u003c\/b\u003e 5V DC and 12V DC\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eInput Power Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 230V AC, 50Hz\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSupported Operating Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Windows, Linux and macOS\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 215mm × 130mm × 42mm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Dimensions in cm:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.5cm × 13cm × 4.2cm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 660g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eBarcode \/ EAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 6009880447411\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRCT-A3U-U3 3.5\" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e is suitable for compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA hard drives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Windows computers\u003cbr\u003e• Linux computers\u003cbr\u003e• macOS computers\u003cbr\u003e• Desktop storage setups\u003cbr\u003e• Backup and archive workflows\u003cbr\u003e• Media storage libraries\u003cbr\u003e• External drive access and data transfer setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease check your hard drive before ordering. This enclosure is designed for compatible \u003cb\u003e3.5\" SATA HDDs\u003c\/b\u003e and supports capacities up to \u003cb\u003e12TB\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis enclosure is externally powered and must be used with the included \u003cb\u003e12V power adapter\u003c\/b\u003e for proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHard drive is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Converting a 3.5\" SATA HDD into external storage\u003cbr\u003e• Desktop external storage expansion\u003cbr\u003e• Backup and data archiving\u003cbr\u003e• Storing photos, videos, documents, and media libraries\u003cbr\u003e• Repurposing internal 3.5\" SATA hard drives\u003cbr\u003e• Accessing data from older compatible SATA HDDs\u003cbr\u003e• Home office, office, and workstation storage setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• 1 × RCT-A3U-U3 External Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e• 1 × 12V Power Adapter\u003cbr\u003e• 1 × USB 3.0 Data Cable\u003cbr\u003e• 1 × Operating Manual\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RCT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42740379058238,"sku":"RCT-A3U-U3","price":869.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7119\/8782\/files\/RCT-A3U-U3.jpg?v=1777799843","url":"https:\/\/nexhive.net\/products\/rct-3-5-usb-3-0-external-hard-drive-enclosure","provider":"Nexhive South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}