Q   Maximum drive capacity.

o    This product can handle SATA drives up to 3TB in capacity.

Q   What is the maximum transfer rate for SATA interface?

o    The SATA transfer rate will depend on the drive speed as well as which interface the controller card or motherboard uses.

o    The maximum transfer rate when using SATA 1.5Gbps (SATA I) is approximately 150 MB/sec.

o    The maximum transfer rate when using SATA 3Gbps (SATA II) is approximately 300 MB/sec.

o    The maximum transfer rate when using SATA 6Gbps (SATA III) is approximately 600MB/sec.

Q   Is this compatible with the new SATA 6Gbps (SATA III)?

o    Yes, because this device does not use any chipsets, the SATA connection from the drive is directly passed through to the motherboard/controller card. And since SATA 6Gbps saw no change to the physical connectors, it is compatible with SATA 3Gbps products where no chipsets are involved. Both drive and motherboard/controller card must support SATA 6Gbps.

Q   The unit does not fit into my case. Does it use a special form factor?

o    No. These units were designed to mimic the dimensions that (2) or (3) 5.25” devices would have if installed individually. While they are engineered to fit standard cases, some system cases may veer from the standard dimensions by 1 or 2 mm, causing the device to have too much room, or too little room.

Q   Can the unit be used without a fan?

o    Yes, the fan can be detached to allow for fitting into smaller form factor cases. However if removing the fan, please be sure to compensate for the loss of air flow by making sure case ventilation and air flow is sufficient to prevent the drives from overheating and damage.