The Oyen Digital Fortis 5C 5-Bay USB-C External Drive Enclosure looks like a cost-effective solution for anyone who needs to take a large hard drive array between locations
The aluminum Fortis 5C 5-Bay USB-C External Drive Enclosure from Oyen Digital features a molded handle for travel and is encased by a silicone rubber sleeve which is supposed to help provide protection and durability.
Key features
- 5 x 3.5″ SATA III Drive Bays
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port
- 3500 rpm Intelligent Fan
- 100TB Maximum Capacity
- Rugged, Travel-Ready Construction
- Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible
It connects to a Windows, Mac, or Linux host system using a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable, which provides data transfer rates of up to 10 Gb/s. Each of the five bays accommodates up to 20TB 3.5” SATA drives, so you can create up to 100TB of storage.
The removable drive trays sport keylocks to prevent accidental removal.
When internal temperatures reach 95°F, the Fortis 5C exhausts air away from the internal drives automatically with its 3500 rpm intelligent cooling fan, which is configurable for 24/7 operation while producing only 32 dBA of noise. The enclosure is configured for JBOD and is software RAID compatible.
Price & Availability
The Oyen Digital Fortis 5C 5-Bay USB-C External Drive Enclosure retails for $279 USD.
