Storage Solutions How good are Pibox enclosures / Docking station ?
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I am using pibox enclosure for 2.5 ssd.
Very decent. Got it for 450 something.
However built quality is average at best.
badwhitevision
Disciple
Please talk to pibox directly, ask about which chips are on which enclosures and order the non realtek ones.
The new versions come with realtek RTL9201 chips which have a set spindown time of 3 minutes. It is difficult if not impossible to change this behaviour.
This is for the 3.5 inch enclosure.
I use an older version of the same enclosure with the JMicron JSM578 and the quality is quite good. This also has a spindown time, but is much easier to change.
I can't comment on the docking stations.
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dasshubham762
Recruit
How to change the spindown time for the JMicron based enclosure?
Black_Hawk
Skilled
I use this Pibox HDD Docking Station:
PiBOX India, USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station
Bought it in 2020 and have been using it so far without any issues. Price I got it for was 1.3k back then so at 899 bucks it's a good deal.
badwhitevision
Disciple
Use this article for guidance.
How to Update Firmware of JMicron JMS578 - USB3.0 - Sata Enclosure (Black Screen/Lock/Music Stop)
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gokul.ece22
Disciple
I have Pibox Usb 3.0 Hard disk docking station. Can dock both 3.5 inch and 2.5-inch hdd.
Using for the past 2 years, It is working good, so far, no issues.
PiBox HDD dock
It has "ASM1153e" chip
Using for the past 2 years, It is working good, so far, no issues.
PiBox HDD dock
It has "ASM1153e" chip
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Need a NVMe case... is this a good deal:
NVME M.2 Fan Enclosure, PiBOX India
I have a spare Crucial P3 500GB PCIe 3.0 which I want to put in an enclosure.
NVME M.2 Fan Enclosure, PiBOX India
I have a spare Crucial P3 500GB PCIe 3.0 which I want to put in an enclosure.
dktechsavvy
Disciple
Using nvme RGB enclosure, been going well so far. Build quality is also decent.
Limited-time deal: NVME M2 LED Enclosure, PiBOX India NVMe/NGFF SATA Dual SSD Enclosure - USB 3.2 10Gbps, Tool-Free M.2 NVMe Case, PCI-E NVMe Reader, USB-C, Supports M & B&M Keys, 2230/2242/2260/2280 SSD RTL9210B https://amzn.in/d7gVAct
Limited-time deal: NVME M2 LED Enclosure, PiBOX India NVMe/NGFF SATA Dual SSD Enclosure - USB 3.2 10Gbps, Tool-Free M.2 NVMe Case, PCI-E NVMe Reader, USB-C, Supports M & B&M Keys, 2230/2242/2260/2280 SSD RTL9210B https://amzn.in/d7gVAct
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Can someone tell me the difference/ which is a better one between these two NVMe enclosures:
NVME M.2 Fan Enclosure - RTL9210B Chipset
NVME M2 Enclosure Fan - RTL9210 Chipset
Tagging @guest_999 to shed more light on this.
NVME M.2 Fan Enclosure - RTL9210B Chipset
NVME M2 Enclosure Fan - RTL9210 Chipset
Tagging @guest_999 to shed more light on this.
The cheaper one does not support NGFF/m.2 sata drives only NVMe m.2 drives. Also, reviews suggest the fan does not work all the time but only when load/temps exceed certain threshold. Also keep in mind that usb type c to type c cables are bit more finicky than usb type A cables so a slight disorientation/loose connection/insertion will result in them working at usb 2.0 speeds (as mentioned in some negative reviews) so if you are getting 40MB/s speeds from such enclosures then issue is almost always the connecting cable. Another thing to keep in mind is that source/destination drives both should be supporting 10gbps speeds otherwise only way to see those 950MB/s speeds is in those benchmark tests like crystaldiskmark.
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Thanks so much for the input mate, appreciate it.
Regarding the fans though I think in both the units the "smart" fans only spin up if the SSD temps cross a certain threshold.
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Is the ASUS ROG Strix Arion better than these Pibox enclosures? I've been itching to buy the Asus enclosure... absolutely love that ROG logo that lights up! But that stiff price...
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Listed price is 3025 with 7 days warranty but maybe you can negotiate further.
Black_Hawk
Skilled
@guest_999 : Continuing the discussion here...
Is it better to get a NVMe + Enclosure or just get this Crucial instead:
Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD
Main purpose would be for saving documents and media while traveling which will be accessed on Laptop or my Tab.
Is it better to get a NVMe + Enclosure or just get this Crucial instead:
Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD
Main purpose would be for saving documents and media while traveling which will be accessed on Laptop or my Tab.
Crucial X6 Portable SSD Review: Affordable and Responsive
Powered by a DRAM-less architecture, Crucial’s X6 offers high capacity, portable storage for low cost
BX500 1TB currently cost 4799 & orico 2.5" usb sata enclosure cost 410 so total 5209-10% sbi cc offer so final price 4688. You will be paying 5399 for crucial X6 1TB for same performance but a better & more durable enclosure as mentioned in above review.
If want to keep the cost similar but better performance then get MX500 500GB with same orico enclosure. If really require 1TB space then I would suggest SN580 1TB for 4889 after sbi card discount & this enclosure:
The in-built fan is supposed to spin when temperature exceeds certain limit & should help with the cooling but considering the price there is always the chance of fan/enclosure not performing as per expectations.
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Crucial X6 Portable SSD Review: Affordable and Responsive
Powered by a DRAM-less architecture, Crucial’s X6 offers high capacity, portable storage for low costwww.tomshardware.com
BX500 1TB currently cost 4799 & orico 2.5" usb sata enclosure cost 410 so total 5209-10% sbi cc offer so final price 4688. You will be paying 5399 for crucial X6 1TB for same performance but a better & more durable enclosure as mentioned in above review.
If want to keep the cost similar but better performance then get MX500 500GB with same orico enclosure. If really require 1TB space then I would suggest SN580 1TB for 4889 after sbi card discount & this enclosure:
The in-built fan is supposed to spin when temperature exceeds certain limit & should help with the cooling but considering the price there is always the chance of fan/enclosure not performing as per expectations.
Thanks so much... that was very helpful indeed. Really appreciate the amount of details you usually pour into your tech posts here.
I think I'll just keep hassles to a minimum and get the Crucial portable drive. I'll as it is be using it for quick data transfers of documents and media while traveling so it should suffice nicely. Will be using the SSD on my Laptop and Tab.