Compare CRU-DataPort RAX211-3QR 40600-3130-0100 19"Rack-1U for 2x SATA Drive; DataPort 10; eSATA,Firewire800,USB3; RAID 0/1 AND StarTech 2-Bay USB3 Desktop Case S352BU33HR Case for 2x SATA HD, JBOD or RAID-0/1 with UASP
The 40600-3130-0100 unlike the S352BU33HR is made by CRU-DataPort. There always other brands out there like CRU-DataPort which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it.
About Connections
One USB3 port on this CRU-DataPort is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process. There is one eSATA port on 40600-3130-0100 giving you up to 6Gb/s transfer speeds.
About Usage
As there are no LAN ports, you probably know this is DAS (directly attached storage) box. Sometimes more than anything we need speed! If you have chosen right drives for your 40600-3130-0100 box, you can expect the best performance whilst you are editing your videos or working with graphics. Only disadvantage with DAS boxes, is data sharing capabilities, compared with NAS functionality.
Price And Warranty
This box comes with 3 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security. This is the most expensive box with the price tag £594.80.
The S352BU33HR unlike the 40600-3130-0100 is made by StarTech. There always other brands out there like StarTech which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it.
About Connections
One USB3 port on this StarTech is offering you up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds of external devices. It is fast enough to get your files through fairly quickly with this speed and make backing up with an external drive or Apple Time Machine a quick and easy process.
About Usage
As there are no LAN ports, you probably know this is DAS (directly attached storage) box. Sometimes more than anything we need speed! If you have chosen right drives for your S352BU33HR box, you can expect the best performance whilst you are editing your videos or working with graphics. Only disadvantage with DAS boxes, is data sharing capabilities, compared with NAS functionality.
Price And Warranty
This box comes with 2 year warranty for your peace of mind and long term hardware security. Despite 40600-3130-0100 has better warranty, it is still good to know that you have your two years of no worries manufacturer cover. This StarTech is £507.50 cheaper than the most expensive unit 40600-3130-0100.