Solved: Hard Drive in an enclosure

[Adventomega]

I need more space on my computer. I want to put a hard drive into an external enclosure. However I am afraid of compatability issues between the hard drive I buy and the enclosure I buy. What do I need to know to make sure I don't have a problem? Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

 

[Adventomega]

Would these be compatible?:

AMS VENUS DS-2316B2BK Aluminum 3.5" USB2.0 Black External Enclosure
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817145656

and

Western Digital Caviar SE WD2000JB 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144129

 

[Noyb]

They look compatible - but I like a power switch and indicator on the front panel.

I have 3 of these ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817123124

or here ...
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4137633#detailed

 

[Noyb]

PS ..
I don't like fooling with ribbon cabled without a "pull tab"
These have the ATA connector on the Ckt Bd which makes disassemble a little easier.

They're a little small and don't cool too well but they work great for me.
I'm just kind picky about the power switch, activity indicator and ribbon cable.

 

[Adventomega]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[JohnWill]

I don't think the SATA models that NOYB was linking to would be the first choice, unless you have a SATA drive and an external SATA interface connection...

 

[Noyb]

You're right ... Newegg has changed the link and it looks like they don't have the Sanmax H-338-U2 anymore, which is the ATA > USB model.
http://www.sanmax.com/products/index.cgi?display=item&part=HD-338-U2

The frys link is still good but lacks a description.
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4137633#detailed

 

[JohnWill]

Sneaky guys those NewEgg sales people.

 

[Noyb]

Just my luck, when I find something I really like, it seems to go on the endangered species list.
http://secure.newegg.com/app/auNotifyCustomer.asp?DEPA=8&item=17-123-115

CompUsa did the same thing to me last year with this product under the FMI brand, but I was able to find the good twin at Frys and Newegg under the SanMax brand.

All the Google and Newegg searches for HD-338-U2, now point to the wrong product at Newegg ????

This looks like this is the same one but it has USA and Firewire outputs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817123116

Bout time I went looking for another one that has a front panel power switch, or buy a bunch from Frys.

I'd Rather Be ...

 

[Adventomega]

Would these be compatible?:

AMS VENUS DS-2316B2BK Aluminum 3.5" USB2.0 Black External Enclosure
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817145656

and

Western Digital Caviar SE WD2000JB 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144129

But, would these be compatible? I would realy like to know. Thank you.

 

[Noyb]

IMO .. Yes - And it looks like a good choice.
Sorry if I got you confused.
John - do you confirm ?

 

[JohnWill]

YEP, looks 100% compatible.

 

[Adventomega]

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