{"product_id":"unitek-2-bay-external-hdd-enclosure-s1308a01-uk-407554","title":"Unitek 2-bay External HDD Enclosure S1308A01-UK","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnitek 2-bay External HDD Enclosure S1308A01-UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unitek S1308A01-UK is a dual-bay external storage enclosure designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs. Supporting up to 40TB total capacity and transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, it provides a practical solution for backups, data archiving and expanding desktop storage. Its aluminium-alloy housing and built-in cooling fan help maintain stable drive temperatures during extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unitek S1308A01-UK 2-Bay External HDD Enclosure\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unitek-products.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/S1308A-1.jpg?v=1719977124\u0026amp;width=2000\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual-bay external SATA drive enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUp to 40TB total supported capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUp to 20TB per drive bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUp to 5Gbps data transfer speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUSB-B host interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-B cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in cooling fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAluminium-alloy enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTool-free installation for 3.5-inch drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAuto sleep after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLED power and activity indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOvercurrent, short-circuit and overvoltage protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Windows, macOS and Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Bay SATA Storage Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1308A01-UK accommodates two SATA drives simultaneously, making it suitable for users who need additional storage capacity for backups, media libraries, archived files and general data management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unitek S1308A External HDD Enclosure Desktop Setup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4820\/8960\/files\/S1308A-Newsletter_02.png?v=1746498603\u0026amp;width=1500\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports HDDs and SSDs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and SATA SSDs are supported. Standard 3.5-inch drives can be installed without tools, while the included mounting hardware can be used for compatible 2.5-inch drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 40TB Storage Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach bay supports up to 20TB, providing a total supported storage capacity of up to 40TB when two compatible drives are installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 5Gbps Data Transfers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe S1308A platform supports transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, helping improve backup and file-access performance compared with older USB interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unitek S1308A 5Gbps External Drive Enclosure\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4820\/8960\/files\/S1308A-Newsletter_05.png?v=1746498603\u0026amp;width=1500\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Cooling and Aluminium Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in cooling fan works 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Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e1 x Unitek S1308A External Hard Drive Enclosure\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t1 x USB-A to USB-B 1.2m Cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t1 x 12V 4A Power Adapter\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t1 x HDD Tray Buckle\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t1 x Screwdriver Kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t1 x User Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unitek S1308A01-UK provides flexible dual-drive external storage with support for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, up to 40TB total capacity, 5Gbps transfers and active cooling in a durable aluminium enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FirstShop","offers":[{"title":"Default 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