- Support SATA 3.5" HDD and 5.25 SATA optical drives
- Dual ESATA and USB transfer
- 3 Gbit/s of data transfer with SATA2 to ESATA connection.
- Drives NOT INCLUDED
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Tempest 5.25" Blu-ray/DVD-/+RW Sata to ESATA & USB Enclosure
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I wanted an external blueray burner but they are very expensive. I bought an internal blueray burner and after eventually finding out how to open the enclosure (the instructions are on a supplied mini disc) I connected the burner up and screwed the drive to the enclosure. After removing the front panel I closed the enclosure and installed the software that came with the burner.
The result is I have an external blueray burner that works well, and for about half the price of an equivalent one.
this is not the prettiest of enclosures, being a large shiny black item but it does the job I wanted very well.
Recommend? I'll say! yes.
The result is I have an external blueray burner that works well, and for about half the price of an equivalent one.
this is not the prettiest of enclosures, being a large shiny black item but it does the job I wanted very well.
Recommend? I'll say! yes.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This is an economic way of converting a bare drive into a standalone desktop unit plus it has the advantage that it can be used to house different e-sata drives.
It is basically a plastic box with removable top, side and front panels.
The diagrammatic instructions on dismantling the enclosure in order to fit drives into it are contained on a mini-CD and, to say the least, are very basic. I consider myself to be technically competent but it took me a while (and a lot of cursing!) to figure out how to take the enclosure apart without breaking it by using excessive force!
To save yourself any problems follow these directions:
1. Remove 2 screws on rear panel - these attach the rear panel to the side panels.
2. Ease each side panel out (one at a time) by gently pulling them outwards/sideways away from the enclosure by their rear edge, whilst slightly pushing the base and top away from them. The whole of each side panel then gradually/progressively detaches from the base/top sections towards the front of the enclosure and is then removed by pulling it backwards away from its retaining groove in the front panel of the enclosure.
If you are fitting an optical drive remove the front panel since this is only required when using the enclosure for a hard disk drive.
3. To reassemble the case after installing a drive:
a). Put the base section on a flat surface and reposition the top.
b). Replace each side panel separately. Insert the front edge of the side panel into the vertical recess located in the side of the front section of the case. Then push the side panel in towards the base and top in order to locate the integral plastic 'spring' retaining clips situated on the base and top panels whilst pushing the base and top together to engage the clips.
c). Once the whole enclosure has been reassembled gently press the side, base and top panels on each side of the enclosure together to ensure that all the retaining clips have engaged properly.
d. Replace the 2 screws that fasten the sides to the rear panel.
Job done!
After installing my drive I had no problems in using it and would recommend the enclosure without hesitation
It is basically a plastic box with removable top, side and front panels.
The diagrammatic instructions on dismantling the enclosure in order to fit drives into it are contained on a mini-CD and, to say the least, are very basic. I consider myself to be technically competent but it took me a while (and a lot of cursing!) to figure out how to take the enclosure apart without breaking it by using excessive force!
To save yourself any problems follow these directions:
1. Remove 2 screws on rear panel - these attach the rear panel to the side panels.
2. Ease each side panel out (one at a time) by gently pulling them outwards/sideways away from the enclosure by their rear edge, whilst slightly pushing the base and top away from them. The whole of each side panel then gradually/progressively detaches from the base/top sections towards the front of the enclosure and is then removed by pulling it backwards away from its retaining groove in the front panel of the enclosure.
If you are fitting an optical drive remove the front panel since this is only required when using the enclosure for a hard disk drive.
3. To reassemble the case after installing a drive:
a). Put the base section on a flat surface and reposition the top.
b). Replace each side panel separately. Insert the front edge of the side panel into the vertical recess located in the side of the front section of the case. Then push the side panel in towards the base and top in order to locate the integral plastic 'spring' retaining clips situated on the base and top panels whilst pushing the base and top together to engage the clips.
c). Once the whole enclosure has been reassembled gently press the side, base and top panels on each side of the enclosure together to ensure that all the retaining clips have engaged properly.
d. Replace the 2 screws that fasten the sides to the rear panel.
Job done!
After installing my drive I had no problems in using it and would recommend the enclosure without hesitation
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Bought to house a Blu-Ray burner that can be swapped betwqeen machines, this enclosure has proven to be exceptional value.
Coming complete with different sets of screws and fittings for 3.5" and 5.25" SATA drives it supports features both USB2.0 and eSATA connectors for attaching to the host PC. It's got an externalpower adaptor and you even get a free mini-screwdirver to help assemble things.
Assembly is where it loses it's 5th star for me - it was a fiddly and , at times, nervous job. The construction is entirely plastic and the case needs to be pried, bent and forced before it comes apart and finally goes back together. Fortunately, assemlby is something you'll hopefully only need to do once.
In use it's been faultless after 2 months. Considering it's a fraction of the price of the competiioon, minor niggles about the design & plastic construction should be put to one side. If you're in the market for an external SATA drive bay this one really does do a fantastic job.
Coming complete with different sets of screws and fittings for 3.5" and 5.25" SATA drives it supports features both USB2.0 and eSATA connectors for attaching to the host PC. It's got an externalpower adaptor and you even get a free mini-screwdirver to help assemble things.
Assembly is where it loses it's 5th star for me - it was a fiddly and , at times, nervous job. The construction is entirely plastic and the case needs to be pried, bent and forced before it comes apart and finally goes back together. Fortunately, assemlby is something you'll hopefully only need to do once.
In use it's been faultless after 2 months. Considering it's a fraction of the price of the competiioon, minor niggles about the design & plastic construction should be put to one side. If you're in the market for an external SATA drive bay this one really does do a fantastic job.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great solution
Scrapped a PC and ended up with a spare internal blu-ray ROM sata drive and an old non-sata PC. This solution has worked a treat. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark Thomas
Excellent - for the price
First off - this is NOT suitable for heavy-duty portability. The plastic is vulnerable to external impacts, and is likely to shatter if dropped. Read more
Published 8 months ago by LongSoft
Doesnt work with LG BH10LS30.AUAU10B Internal Blu Ray Drive
This enclosure says it is Blu ray drive compatible. In the case of the LG BH10LS30.AUAU10B, it isnt.
Reading and writing to disks is impossible. Read more
Reading and writing to disks is impossible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. James Greensmith
Strange case
It came a day before the due date so was pleased, but was a bit disappointed in the design, I wanted to fit a hot-swap tray, this had fixing on the side like most dvd drives, but... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Peter S Roberts
Does what it says on the tin
Not really a lot you can say about this product except it does the job. It's not the best built device in the world, and in hindsight I possibly would have splashed out a little... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Bryan
Excellent so far
Like many other reviewers, this enclosure paired up with an internal blu-ray drive serves as a considerably cheaper alternative to dedicated external readers/writers. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Daniel Knight
Stopped Working after 2 months
I didnt by one of these from Amazon but i have had one for around 2 months, recently it has stopped responding completely. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Poole
Great little thing
Does what it says, straight forward plastic box - not particularly good looking but performs very well.
Very satisfied. Used it with both Mac and PC - all well.
Very satisfied. Used it with both Mac and PC - all well.
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Martins
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