--- product_id: 91643839 title: "Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible" brand: "cable matters" price: "€ 9.01" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/91643839-cable-matters-10gbps-aluminum-dual-bay-2-5-inch-external store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 10Gbps blazing transfer speed Compact aluminum dual-bay design RAID 0 & 1 data protection modes Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible **Brand:** cable matters **Price:** € 9.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power Your Data, Protect Your Drive — RAID Ready, Travel Steady! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible by cable matters - **How much does it cost?** € 9.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/91643839-cable-matters-10gbps-aluminum-dual-bay-2-5-inch-external) ## Best For - cable matters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cable matters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with USB-A, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3/4, and USB4 ports on both Mac and Windows. - • **Dual-Bay RAID Flexibility:** Configure JBOD, BIG, RAID 0, or RAID 1 to balance speed and data security exactly how you need it. - • **Blazing 10Gbps USB-C Speed:** Experience lightning-fast data transfers that keep your workflow seamless and efficient. - • **Reliable Power & Smart Cooling:** Bus-powered with optional micro-USB supplemental power and smart thermal management for uninterrupted performance on the go. - • **Tool-less Installation & Portable Design:** Set up your SSDs in minutes with included screws and DIP switches, all housed in a sleek, durable aluminum chassis. ## Overview The Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure is a professional-grade storage solution designed for millennial managers who demand speed, flexibility, and reliability. Supporting two SATA SSDs with RAID 0/1 and JBOD configurations, it delivers up to 10Gbps transfer speeds via USB-C, USB-A, and Thunderbolt ports. Its tool-less, compact aluminum design ensures quick setup and portability, while smart cooling and optional supplemental power keep your data safe and accessible anywhere. Compatible with both Mac and Windows, this enclosure is the ultimate upgrade for fast, secure external storage. ## Description Product description Cost-Effective External RAID Storage The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 Dual-Bay External Enclosure provides a convenient way to connect two SATA 2.5” SSD drives to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. This compact enclosure supports JBOD, RAID0, RAID1 and BIG storage configurations to back-up computer files. The SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 10Gbps data transfer rate increases RAID performance speed when connected to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 compatible computer port Sturdy Construction with Optional USB Power The aluminum housing on this compact enclosure shields the SSD drives from EMI electromagnetic noise for reliable data transfer. Air vents dissipate heat and an optional USB power cable ensures stable drive performance when transferring large files. Important Notes Mac M1 computers, laptops, and other devices with the M1 chip only support 5Gbps data transfer. Intel Macs are not affected by this limitation Not compatible with 3.5" hard drives or 2.5" SSD/HDD thicker than 7mm. Programmable RAID Storage Supports 2.5" SSD drives up to 7mm Configure the storage mode with dip switches Supports RAID0/1, BIG, JBOD modes SSD LEDs confirm the drive status Sturdy Metal Enclosure Optional Micro-USB power port designed for low power Aluminum enclosure limits electromagnetic (EMI) noise Double the Bandwidth USB-A & USB-C compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0 USAP Compatible UASP support with compatible equipment Increases Read/Write speeds Improves CPU utilization Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible Supports USB-C ports Supports Thunderbolt 3 ports Backwards compatible with USB-A ports with included USB-C to USB-A cable USB-A and USB-C Compatible 1x SATA SSD Enclosure & Stand 4x SSD mounting screws; 1x Screwdriver 1x USB-C cable & USB-C to USB cable 1x USB power cable 1x User Manual (PDF available) Comparison Products SSD Enclosure Hub with SATA & Card Reader Dual-Bay 2.5“ SSD Enclosure Hard Drive Support 2.5" SSD/HDD up to 9.5mm 2.5 / 3.5" SSD/HDD/Optical Drive 2.5" SSD up to 7mm RAID Support n/a Yes Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Model Numbers 201079 201063 201080 Review: Great Portable Enclosure -- It Just Works (and Works Well) - I love this thing: It was was crazy easy to set up and has been rock solid for my scenario (though for just a few days so far). I will update this review if I start having problems in the next few weeks. (While I don't doubt the various trouble scenarios others have described, those troublesome reports evidently do not match my own use case.) I wanted a compact external enclosure capable to use with a laptop while travelling away from home. The enclosure needs to be capable of RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. I am using a pair of Samsung QVO 4TB SSDs. The laptop I'm using has a USB 3.1 port with USB-C connector. Finally, I want an easy-to-find interface / cable for supplemental power, in case I need it but can't easily and quickly get the most up-to-date gear. Installation and Configuration: It took maybe five minutes to install SSDs and configure the device. Installing the drives can be tool-less, but screws and a small Phillips-head screwdriver are enclosed for attaching the drives to the enclosure tray. (I used the screws.) DIP-switch configuration is easily accessible on the drive tray, with the various options clearly labelled (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, or "Big"). Once the drives are in and DIP switches set, plug the device in to the laptop for power and then use a paper clip to press the recessed 'reset' button. (Note: It seems like pressing the 'reset' button will reconfigure and delete all data no matter which option you select. You've been warned!) Finally, partition and format the drive (or drives) using your operating system. In five minutes the device is up and running; no muss, no fuss, no bother. Now for Performance: In my scenario, the device gets plenty of power and works reliably on bus power from my laptop's USB-C port using only the enclosed short USB-C cable. (As I write this, the device has been continuously writing and reading data for over 24 hours with no glitches or errors were encountered. I even physically moved the enclosure around while it was working to test the connections using the enclosed USB cable; no issues encountered.) The device behaves and performs as expected in all modes: Using CrystalDriveMark, I get nearly the full rated read and write speed from both SSDs (configured as JBOD). I get nearly that speed in RAID 1 and almost double speed reading when configured as RAID 0. As expected, the onboard RAID controller does impose a performance cost when writing in either RAID mode. The RAID controller is built-in; no drivers or added software is needed. The enclosure passes full SMART data for all enclosed drives -- both CrystalDriveInfo and HD Sentinel show all expected info from both drives in all modes (JBOD, "Big," or either RAID setting). Cooling is good enough: While in continuous use for over 24 hours (downloading software and data), both installed drives report temperatures holding between 45 and 50 degrees C. The box itself is warm but not hot to the touch. The device also seems to get plenty of power from a generic Apple USB power plug (from an older iPad) and a random micro-USB cable from the drug store. I tested this while accessing the device on an old desktop system through a USB 2.0 port (but I didn't stress test it with hard reads and writes; your mileage could vary). I am happy this device uses the ubiquitous micro-USB for supplemental power; you can easily get those cables and a matching power plug at a corner shop, drug store, or gas station in any town pretty much anywhere in the world, no matter how small and off the beaten path. Review: Good Product — Yes it’s SSD-Only - I have this set up with two Samsung 860 Evo SSDs. It’s currently in RAID 0 and scoring about 875MB/ second in BM for both reads and writes. I copied a 675GB folder from another drive in 12:30. I haven’t decided whether I’ll live it up with the RAID speeds or play it safe in a BIG configuration. Connected to my iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required. Because one of my two drives was previously formatted, I needed to use a paper clip to hit the “reset” button which erases both drives and presents them properly. Installation was toolless and simple. The device is powered by the single (short) USB-C cable, and the DIP switches are easy enough to access but are inside the case so you can’t change them inadvertently. It’s worth mentioning that my iMac forcibly ejected the drive whenever it went to sleep. That’s disappointing, but disabling “put hard drives to sleep” in settings fixed this. Looks-wise it’s pretty good. It’s about the same dark grey color as my Mac and the blue leds don’t face me. The FCC fine print is all facing out at you, though, and with the cables on the other side there’s no real way to hide them. Ultimately I forget it’s there. Barring some sort of electronics failure, I would recommend this device. It’s cheap, easy to set up and performs well. ## Features - 2.5" USB C SSD raid enclosure supports two 2.5" SATA SSD drives in JBOD, BIG, RAID0 and RAID1 configurations; USB C SSD Enclosure provides with optional power cable provides stable drive performance to serve as an external RAID enclosure - USB C to SATA SSD Enclosure offers convenient and fast data back-up for temporary or long-term use; Diagnose internal SSD drives for replacement or repair with the SATA SSD adapter - 2X faster than USB 3.0 data transfer rate support by this SSD dual bay enclosure for computers with USB A or USB C. Supports USB-A, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers with the included cables - High speed USBC enclosure storage is compatible with Windows and Mac computers; USB Type C to SATA enclosure in a sturdy metal housing provides a cost-effective solution for adding additional memory without opening up your laptop - Dual bay USB-C enclosure for portable hard drive and external SSD is compatible with SATA SSD drives such as the Samsung 860 EVO, Kingston A400 SSD, SSD Plus, Crucial MX500, WD Blue 3D NAND PC SSD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CQ6C4MW | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,463 in Enclosures | | Brand | Cable Matters | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB, Thunderbolt | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 290 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Sata | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 0.28"H | | Manufacturer | Cable Matters | | Material | Aluminum | | Mfr Part Number | 201080-BLK | | Model Number | 201080-BLK | | Product Dimensions | 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 0.28"H | | Supported Devices Quantity | 2 | | UPC | 818707023556 | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Cable Matters - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Hardware Platform:** Sata - **Material:** Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 0.28"H ## Images ![Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711TY-Ye0TL.jpg) ![Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710VonBuq7L.jpg) ![Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GyGmNYHpL.jpg) ![Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-hsXP68bL.jpg) ![Cable Matters 10Gbps Aluminum Dual Bay 2.5 Inch External SSD Enclosure (USB C Enclosure) with USB-C andUSB-A Cables Supporting RAID 1 and RAID 0 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-W6io06qL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is "big" is it raid 1 for "stripe" or some proprietary protocol/mode???** A: BIG is where the capacity of the individual drives are combined and show up as a single drive. However, this shouldn't be confused with RAID0 where the capacities of both drives are similarly also combined. The difference between BIG and RAID0 is that in BIG, the 1st drive is being written to and once it fills, the 2nd drive will then start to be written to. Theoretically, if one of the drives fails, data stored on the 2nd drive can still be recovered. That is not the case with RAID0 because with RAID0 the data written is split between the 2 drives to increase transfer speed and if one drive fails in RAID0, all data will be lost. **Q: I want to use 2 ssd drives not in raid on my mac mini so they each show up independently. is this ok?** A: RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER - CABLE MATTERS: Yes, it's ok. In JBOD mode, drives are operated as independent storage. Please feel free to let us know if you have any further questions by contacting us through Amazon's messaging center. Open the product page, click on "Sold by Cable Matters" and then "Ask a Question”. Cable Matters Support Team **Q: does it have software to see raid status or rebuild status?** A: It only has dipswitches for raid configurations **Q: I have two ssds in my pc that i have spanned to form one drive. if i put those two drives in this and toggle to big mode, will it work? or lose data?** A: RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER - CABLE MATTERS: Any switch of the configuration modes requires RESET on the Enclosure. And pressing the RESET button will erase all data from the drive. So it will lose data when it's switched to any desired storage mode. Please feel free to let us know if you have any further questions by contacting us through Amazon's messaging center. Open the product page, click on "Sold by Cable Matters" and then "Ask a Question”. Cable Matters Support Team ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Portable Enclosure -- It Just Works (and Works Well) *by R***. on March 7, 2022* I love this thing: It was was crazy easy to set up and has been rock solid for my scenario (though for just a few days so far). I will update this review if I start having problems in the next few weeks. (While I don't doubt the various trouble scenarios others have described, those troublesome reports evidently do not match my own use case.) I wanted a compact external enclosure capable to use with a laptop while travelling away from home. The enclosure needs to be capable of RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. I am using a pair of Samsung QVO 4TB SSDs. The laptop I'm using has a USB 3.1 port with USB-C connector. Finally, I want an easy-to-find interface / cable for supplemental power, in case I need it but can't easily and quickly get the most up-to-date gear. Installation and Configuration: It took maybe five minutes to install SSDs and configure the device. Installing the drives can be tool-less, but screws and a small Phillips-head screwdriver are enclosed for attaching the drives to the enclosure tray. (I used the screws.) DIP-switch configuration is easily accessible on the drive tray, with the various options clearly labelled (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, or "Big"). Once the drives are in and DIP switches set, plug the device in to the laptop for power and then use a paper clip to press the recessed 'reset' button. (Note: It seems like pressing the 'reset' button will reconfigure and delete all data no matter which option you select. You've been warned!) Finally, partition and format the drive (or drives) using your operating system. In five minutes the device is up and running; no muss, no fuss, no bother. Now for Performance: In my scenario, the device gets plenty of power and works reliably on bus power from my laptop's USB-C port using only the enclosed short USB-C cable. (As I write this, the device has been continuously writing and reading data for over 24 hours with no glitches or errors were encountered. I even physically moved the enclosure around while it was working to test the connections using the enclosed USB cable; no issues encountered.) The device behaves and performs as expected in all modes: Using CrystalDriveMark, I get nearly the full rated read and write speed from both SSDs (configured as JBOD). I get nearly that speed in RAID 1 and almost double speed reading when configured as RAID 0. As expected, the onboard RAID controller does impose a performance cost when writing in either RAID mode. The RAID controller is built-in; no drivers or added software is needed. The enclosure passes full SMART data for all enclosed drives -- both CrystalDriveInfo and HD Sentinel show all expected info from both drives in all modes (JBOD, "Big," or either RAID setting). Cooling is good enough: While in continuous use for over 24 hours (downloading software and data), both installed drives report temperatures holding between 45 and 50 degrees C. The box itself is warm but not hot to the touch. The device also seems to get plenty of power from a generic Apple USB power plug (from an older iPad) and a random micro-USB cable from the drug store. I tested this while accessing the device on an old desktop system through a USB 2.0 port (but I didn't stress test it with hard reads and writes; your mileage could vary). I am happy this device uses the ubiquitous micro-USB for supplemental power; you can easily get those cables and a matching power plug at a corner shop, drug store, or gas station in any town pretty much anywhere in the world, no matter how small and off the beaten path. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Product — Yes it’s SSD-Only *by C***. on March 23, 2020* I have this set up with two Samsung 860 Evo SSDs. It’s currently in RAID 0 and scoring about 875MB/ second in BM for both reads and writes. I copied a 675GB folder from another drive in 12:30. I haven’t decided whether I’ll live it up with the RAID speeds or play it safe in a BIG configuration. Connected to my iMac Pro, the enclosure is recognized immediately— there are no hurdles to formatting and no drivers required. Because one of my two drives was previously formatted, I needed to use a paper clip to hit the “reset” button which erases both drives and presents them properly. Installation was toolless and simple. The device is powered by the single (short) USB-C cable, and the DIP switches are easy enough to access but are inside the case so you can’t change them inadvertently. It’s worth mentioning that my iMac forcibly ejected the drive whenever it went to sleep. That’s disappointing, but disabling “put hard drives to sleep” in settings fixed this. Looks-wise it’s pretty good. It’s about the same dark grey color as my Mac and the blue leds don’t face me. The FCC fine print is all facing out at you, though, and with the cables on the other side there’s no real way to hide them. Ultimately I forget it’s there. Barring some sort of electronics failure, I would recommend this device. It’s cheap, easy to set up and performs well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-built, works great, one dud *by K***J on December 17, 2018* First, the speeds with two WD Blue 5400 RPM 1TB drives, each with an individual max read/write speed of ~125/100 MB/s: JBOD: 123 / 93 RAID0: 176 / 159 RAID1: 123 / 83 Write speed for a 100GB file in RAID1 averaged 110MB/s, which is fantastic. RAID 1 speeds could be better, but in general the overhead from the SATA RAID controller is very minimal. I bought this for redundancy, and honestly if you are looking for insane speeds, you're better off saving money on the 2nd 2.5" drive and using an m.2 enclosure with a much faster NVMe SSD. Build quality, materials, etc. are all great, and the unit feels very high quality. It's easy to set up and configure the RAID mode using the small switches and the reset button. -1 star for the first unit, which was a dud, but +1 star for the great CM customer support that had a replacement sent out straight away. I've always been happy with CM products so this is a safe buy. Individual HDD enclosures are about $10, so at $40 you are paying roughly $20 for RAID. Could be cheaper but I'm happy with it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/91643839-cable-matters-10gbps-aluminum-dual-bay-2-5-inch-external](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/91643839-cable-matters-10gbps-aluminum-dual-bay-2-5-inch-external) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-26*