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title: "IO CREST 10Gbps Single Bay USB Type-C Enclosure for 2.5\" & 3.5\" SATA HDD"
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price: "$124"
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# 10Gbps USB 3.2 SuperSpeed Supports up to 22TB SATA HDD Universal OS compatibility IO CREST 10Gbps Single Bay USB Type-C Enclosure for 2.5" & 3.5" SATA HDD

**Brand:** io crest
**Price:** $124
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IO CREST 10Gbps Single Bay USB Type-C Enclosure for 2.5" & 3.5" SATA HDD by io crest
- **How much does it cost?** $124 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/683446243-io-crest-10gbps-single-bay-usb-type-c-enclosure-2)

## Best For

- io crest enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted io crest brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive Storage Ready:** Supports any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD up to a whopping 22TB—future-proof your data needs.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick 10Gbps USB 3.2 speeds that make file transfers effortless and efficient.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and go on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
- • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Premium aluminum alloy shell with fireproof ABS tray combines style with rugged protection.
- • **Smart Cooling & Easy Access:** Retractable HDD tray plus efficient cooling keeps your drives safe and accessible during heavy use.

## Overview

The IO CREST SY-ENC50126 is a single-bay USB Type-C enclosure designed for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs up to 22TB. Featuring USB 3.2 SuperSpeed 10Gbps connectivity, it delivers rapid data transfers compatible across major operating systems. Its robust aluminum alloy casing and retractable tray ensure durability and ease of use, making it an ideal solution for professionals seeking reliable, high-capacity external storage with plug-and-play convenience.

## Description

IO CREST SY-ENC50126 Single bay 2.5" and 3.5" USB3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C SATA External Enclosure is a quick and simple way to expand storage capacity. Latest controller and firmware support up to 22TB drives. SY-ENC50126 with USB 3.2 10Gbps Superspeed interface helps to transfer your files in a breeze. USB3.2 connection 10x Faster to USB2.0 and compatible with USB2.0,1.1,1.0. Plug and Play. No additional driver or utility needed.

Review: Great DAS for a home server - It's a lovely enclosure with its aluminium case. The drive trays are well built with even a little bit of reinforcing metal on the front of them instead of being all plastic. They accommodated ssds but you do have to remove one of the retaining clips in order to make that work. However, these sleds are really easy to put 3.5-in drives into. Another nice thing about this enclosure is the LED lights are easy to read and it has a nice power switch on the front. Good news is it uses ASMedia bridge chips and hub that can pass TRIM commands and supports Linux UAS (USB attached SCSI). However, if you plug it a hub rather directly to a USB on the server processor, you will need to configure the Linux kernel. But don't dispair, Google Gemini figured out the commands and saved me from tedious web searching. Performance wise against a pair of SSDs shows the enclosure chips has low latency but can be overwhelmed easily. Fio showed good numbers for USB 3.2 SSDs as a single drive, but fell apart on dual drive read/writes. I wouldn't recommend this enclosure if you're trying to get performance for raid SSD drives. On the other hand, if these are spinning discs, it's going to be able to keep up since ssds are already operating about 200 times faster then hdds. The cooling fan kept a full stack of HDDs to 50C during a grueling ZFS scrub operation. Honestly, if you're looking for raw performance, you wouldn't buy these, you would attach your drives to an enterprise SAS solution. But since you are looking at buying an enclosure, you probably don't have that option available to you. I just say move your drives into this enclosure and you won't notice the difference between this and directly attached SAS. This DAS gets five stars for me because it's pretty much what I expect at this price point. TRIM, excellent low latency and a very attractive enclosure make this a great DAS for a home server.
Review: Plug and Play on Windows 11, needs installation steps on some Linuxes - I bought one of the 8-bay USB4 enclosures used since it was significantly cheaper than new and could be easily returned if broken. My gamble paid off, this worked perfectly when plugged into a Windows 11 machine. (I've actually never gotten a used product that didn't work from desertcart Resale). However, it did not work on my Proxmox 9.1 (Debian) node, and surprisingly Google did not have an answer right away. After installing the bolt package and running "boltctl list" I could see the ASMedia 2464 controller but still could not see any of the installed disks. It turns out that status connected doesn't mean the controller is working, you have to run "boltctl enroll " to get the controller to be permanently authorized (or boltctl authorize for temporary authorization). In order to get the authorization to work I also had to install the pkexec package in order to get the correct policy kit installed. I'd add more but I have no idea what a policykit is. After enrolling the controller all the disks became visible! Hope this helps someone using this in the future. I'm using this as a DAS to a mini PC (GMKTec k8+), the mini PC acts as a NAS. It's a more compact, less power-hungry replacement for an old gaming system I had running as a NAS.

## Features

- Support all brands of 2.5 Inch and 3.5 Inch SATA hard disk drive up to 22TB per drive. (Does not support RAID and NAS function)
- Super Speed USB3.2 10Gbps Connection transfer your files in a breeze.Supports SATA I/II/III(6GB/s), UASP and USB 3.0(5GB/s).
- Retractable HDD tray. Easy to remove and use in same series of enclosures.
- Aluminum alloy shell in iron gray, with fireproof ABS plastic hard disk tray.
- To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the SY-ENC50126 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows (10/8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2016/Server2012/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple OSX (10.9+/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DGWFDWDD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #83 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | 2.5" SATA HDD, 3.5" SATA HDD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (522) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Megabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | September 12, 2024 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.43 pounds |
| Item model number | SY-ENC50126 |
| Manufacturer | IO CREST |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 22 TB |
| Package Dimensions | 12.49 x 6.89 x 1.93 inches |
| UPC | 850039353345 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IO CREST
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2
- **Hardware Platform:** Universal
- **Material:** Aluminum

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great DAS for a home server
*by E***G on January 12, 2026*

It's a lovely enclosure with its aluminium case. The drive trays are well built with even a little bit of reinforcing metal on the front of them instead of being all plastic. They accommodated ssds but you do have to remove one of the retaining clips in order to make that work. However, these sleds are really easy to put 3.5-in drives into. Another nice thing about this enclosure is the LED lights are easy to read and it has a nice power switch on the front. Good news is it uses ASMedia bridge chips and hub that can pass TRIM commands and supports Linux UAS (USB attached SCSI). However, if you plug it a hub rather directly to a USB on the server processor, you will need to configure the Linux kernel. But don't dispair, Google Gemini figured out the commands and saved me from tedious web searching. Performance wise against a pair of SSDs shows the enclosure chips has low latency but can be overwhelmed easily. Fio showed good numbers for USB 3.2 SSDs as a single drive, but fell apart on dual drive read/writes. I wouldn't recommend this enclosure if you're trying to get performance for raid SSD drives. On the other hand, if these are spinning discs, it's going to be able to keep up since ssds are already operating about 200 times faster then hdds. The cooling fan kept a full stack of HDDs to 50C during a grueling ZFS scrub operation. Honestly, if you're looking for raw performance, you wouldn't buy these, you would attach your drives to an enterprise SAS solution. But since you are looking at buying an enclosure, you probably don't have that option available to you. I just say move your drives into this enclosure and you won't notice the difference between this and directly attached SAS. This DAS gets five stars for me because it's pretty much what I expect at this price point. TRIM, excellent low latency and a very attractive enclosure make this a great DAS for a home server.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug and Play on Windows 11, needs installation steps on some Linuxes
*by J***. on December 30, 2025*

I bought one of the 8-bay USB4 enclosures used since it was significantly cheaper than new and could be easily returned if broken. My gamble paid off, this worked perfectly when plugged into a Windows 11 machine. (I've actually never gotten a used product that didn't work from Amazon Resale). However, it did not work on my Proxmox 9.1 (Debian) node, and surprisingly Google did not have an answer right away. After installing the bolt package and running "boltctl list" I could see the ASMedia 2464 controller but still could not see any of the installed disks. It turns out that status connected doesn't mean the controller is working, you have to run "boltctl enroll <uuid>" to get the controller to be permanently authorized (or boltctl authorize for temporary authorization). In order to get the authorization to work I also had to install the pkexec package in order to get the correct policy kit installed. I'd add more but I have no idea what a policykit is. After enrolling the controller all the disks became visible! Hope this helps someone using this in the future. I'm using this as a DAS to a mini PC (GMKTec k8+), the mini PC acts as a NAS. It's a more compact, less power-hungry replacement for an old gaming system I had running as a NAS.

### ⭐ It works but its functionality is overshadowed by how cheaply made this product is.
*by G***M on June 27, 2024*

Pros: It functions Transfer and Reads data seemingly without a hitch WD Red Pro 14 Tab copy speeds reached as high as 227.1 MB/s, always seemed to average around 200 MB/s though WD White Label Drives (Shucked EasyStores and Elements) never copied faster than 151 MB/s Seagate Barracudas and other 5400 RPM drives never seem to beat 140 MB/s It works and functions well enough if you are not picky and are simply using as a long term home for your drives Easy to setup if you don’t overthink it The fan keeps the drives cool, the aforementioned WD Red never reached over 40°C not even once, even during sustained writes of 12 hours+. The other drives I mentioned never got hotter than 45°C Ejecting the drives from Windows and on my Nvidia shield always worked flawlessly, both in function and reflected in the S.M.A.R.T. Data Cons: I have never seen a multi bay enclosure made with cheaper materials I never trusted this enclosure to house more than two drives at a time, call me over cautious but I don't see this enclosure being able to handle four drives simultaneously and live to tell about it. Even higher end JBOD and RAID enclosures that are over $300 struggle at handling 4 drives at once This enclosure isn't hot swappable, Meaning if you add or remove a drive while other drives are running every priorly installed drive will Abort all operations and essentially eject and have to spin-up again whenever you add or remove a drive from the enclosure The BIGGEST issue with this enclosure is how cheaply made the trays are and how flawed of a system it is: it does not give you the option to mount your drives to the trays with screws and you are forced to use the extremely cheap and slightly undersized pegs attached to the plates that are supposed to fasten the tray to the drive which are made out of extremely cheap/flimsy plastic and you literally have to bend them and forcibly snap them off abruptly in-order to properly install each new drive to the enclosure and each time you do this the plates get looser and looser and pretty soon your drive will not be mounted properly at all. It does not help that there are no screw holes on the bottom of the trays for 3.5 inch drives, Otherwise this problem would honestly probably be O.K. all in all this enclosure is fine if you're just going to be installing and swapping drives sporadically and pretty much only using it to turn a few 3.5 inch drives into external drives. If you are thinking of buying this enclosure for the purpose of using it with several different drives - which would require a lot of swapping - my advice is: Absolutely do not buy this enclosure. Go with a terramaster d4-300 instead. It is worth the extra $53 dollars and It's trays are practically flawless.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*