Docking station recommendation

[russtobin]

Looking for a docking station or caddy compatible with ds220j - preferably usb3.

Trying to copy data stored on HDD disks that I've previously used in conjunction with Icy Box Caddy.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[fredbert]

Regarding the Icy Box caddy, have you got a spare HDD that you can try and reformat using the NAS?

I use an old Icy Box 3.5" enclosure that has USB2 and eSata. It's connected using eSata to my DS218+ and is the Hyper Backup destination for my DS1520+. Formatted its 12TB HDD as ext4.

Otherwise I've used a Probox USB3 enclosure (before Maplins, UK, shutdown). Or crack open and switch disks in a WD Elements USB3 case.

Can you provide more information on the caddy that you're having issues using?

 

[russtobin]

Thanks for the reply.

The Caddy is a 2 bay Icy Box that I've been using for sometime - it works perfectly when connected to either PC or MAC via usb3.

When connected to the nas it doesn't show any of my various hdd's as connected devices. It does show other usb devices such as flash drive and portable hdd when connected.

 

[Rusty]

Any OWC external enclosure

 

[fredbert]

OK. So it sounds that there is a problem with the multi-bay interface that is being presented via USB 3.

To date I've not have issues with single bay enclosures... the simpler the better. My Icy Box looks like this and is easy to switch disks. [not suggesting you get this but that a standard enclosure with easy swap-disks is available]

 

[russtobin]

Thx Rusty - OWC not so common in UK.

Drive dock product looks interesting although it is £90.

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OK. So it sounds that there is a problem with the multi-bay interface that is being presented via USB 3.

To date I've not have issues with single bay enclosures... the simpler the better. My Icy Box looks like this and is easy to switch disks. [not suggesting you get this but that a standard enclosure with easy swap-disks is available]
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Looks interesting do you happen to have a model number or name please?

 

[Telos]

Personally I prefer a dock vs an enclosure, however @fredbert's unit is pretty nice… But like the enclosures, pay special attention to the drive capacity. Some are quite limited. While others, due to release date, are not limited, but carry outdated documentation (similar to Synology's compatibility list).

Also, certain 2-slot docks support disk cloning.

 

[fredbert]

@Telos do you have a recommendation for a 2-bay caddy?

@russtobin Here's the scan.co.uk filter for Icy Box 3.5"

ICY BOX | SCAN UK

Welcome to the ICY BOX page, here you will find information and products from ICY BOX.

www.scan.co.uk

The one that looks to be the updated version of mine (USB 3.0, no eSata) is £37.99 but is on back order.

When the time comes to retire the slower eSata (3Gbps) I'm going to see if I can take a USB 3 interface from one of my many WD Elements and fit it to the Icy Box chassis.

 

[russtobin]

Thx guys for all of the replies - I might just buy a cheap and cheerful single bay docking station and see what happens.

 

[RoCaRay]

Have you considered Oyen Digital's Mobius line of USB-attached enclosures? Oyen products are available from Amazon in the US and UK. I can't speak to other regions.

I currently use a Mobius Pro 2C 2-Bay USB-C RAID Hard Drive Enclosure for offsite backups with IronWolf Pro and Exos HDDs, 12TB-16TB. The 2C includes hardware RAID1 and RAID0, transfer rates up to10Gb (USB-C), sturdy metal case, and a 60w internal power supply. Backed by a 3-Year Warranty. No trays are required for 3.5" HDDs; and it is very easy to insert/remove media.

I've used and recommended several Oyen Digital Mobius products over the past decade or so; and I have been consistently impressed with build quality and superb email support.

Regards, Ron

 

[russtobin]

Thank you I'll check them out.