Types of External HD Enclosures?

James Quillian · Post by **James Quillian** » 21 Aug 2021 1:18 pm

What type of HD enclosure would work with an older Hard Drive, PC 3.5"?

They used to make enclosures with connections for all drives. What search term would apply to those? I can't find any like that on Ebay.

Thanks

James

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 21 Aug 2021 1:56 pm

First you need to know what interface the drive is. Real old ones are PATA (IDE). Most made in the last 10 years are SATA.

You need a (self powered) USB enclosure for the type you have.

Check this link to determine which you have
https://www.reclaime.com/library/how-to ... -sata.aspx

www.newegg.com is a good site for enclosures.
Here is an example of a SATA enclosure
https://www.newegg.com/orico-7688u3-us- ... |sata-_-14

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 21 Aug 2021 2:09 pm

Here is a newer version of the one I have. It supports both IDE and SATA. Mine works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Aluminum ... 629&sr=8-9

James Quillian · Post by **James Quillian** » 22 Aug 2021 3:27 am

Richard

Thanks, I ordered one. It is exactly what I am looking for.

Richard Sinkler wrote:Here is a newer version of the one I have. It supports both IDE and SATA. Mine works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Aluminum ... 629&sr=8-9