I need a 3TB drive which needs to work as an external drive for a few days and will then be used as an internal drive once the purpose is served. The drive is not a problem but the external enclosure (which works with a 3TB drive) is. Please advise which dock I should get. Tagging harryneopotter MOZ and Luciffer
I don't know your budget or BIOS, but i like this one NewerTechnology miniStack - FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0, eSATA External Storage Mac and PC compatible | Up to 4TB Quad Interface (2) FireWire 800/400 Ports (Up to 100MB/s / 50MB/s) (1) USB 3.0 Port (Up to 500MB/s / 60MB/s) (1) eSATA Port (Up to 300MB/s) Key Features Ideal for storing or backing up large music, photo, and video libraries. Durable aluminum body is designed to match the finish of the Mac line MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) offers frictionless, whisper-quiet operation Integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention High quality double-shielded connection cables included for USB 3.0 and FW 800 (eSATA sold separately) Identical footprint to 2010 and later Mac mini 1.4" x 7.7" x 7.7" (HxWxD) or more another options Five Best Drive Enclosures Vantec NexStar 3 3.5" SATA to USB 2.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Midnight Blue) - Model NST-360SU-BL - Newegg.com
