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product_id: 683097538
title: "IO Crest 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swapable 2.5\" and 3.5\" SATA Hard Drive External USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps) Hard Drive Enclosure. Support up to 8X 22TB Capacity."
brand: "io crest"
price: "A$753"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Io Crest"
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# USB-C 3.2, 10Gbps transfer 8 bays, up to 176TB total Smart fan with thermal sensor IO Crest 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swapable 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Hard Drive External USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps) Hard Drive Enclosure. Support up to 8X 22TB Capacity.

**Brand:** io crest
**Price:** A$753
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with pro-level speed and control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IO Crest 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swapable 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Hard Drive External USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps) Hard Drive Enclosure. Support up to 8X 22TB Capacity. by io crest
- **How much does it cost?** A$753 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/683097538-io-crest-8-bay-tool-less-tray-hot-swapable-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

- • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Plug & play with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS—no drivers needed.
- • **Blazing USB-C 10Gbps Speeds:** Experience near-instant file transfers with the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface.
- • **Customizable Cooling Control:** Smart fan with auto/manual modes and 3 speed levels keeps your drives cool and quiet.
- • **Massive 176TB Storage Expansion:** Support for 8 SATA drives up to 22TB each—scale your data empire effortlessly.
- • **Independent Drive Power Switches:** Power on/off each drive individually to save energy and extend drive lifespan.

## Overview

The IO Crest SY-ENC50125 is a robust 8-bay external hard drive enclosure supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 22TB each, delivering up to 176TB total capacity. Featuring USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for ultra-fast data transfers, it includes smart thermal management with a quiet fan and independent power switches for each drive. Compatible across major operating systems, this tool-less, hot-swappable enclosure is designed for professionals seeking scalable, efficient, and reliable storage expansion.

## Description

IO CREST SY-ENC50125 8 bay 2.5" and 3.5" USB-C SATA External Enclosure is a quick and simple way to expand storage capacity. Latest controller and firmware support 8 x 22TB drives.Unique independent switch designallows drives to be powered off individually, prolonging the life of the drives. SY-ENC50125 with USB-C 10 Gbps Superspeed interface helps to transfer your files in a breeze and compatible with USB2.0,1.1,1.0. Plug and Play,No additional driver or utility needed.

Review: 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.
Review: I have the new 8 disk USG 3.2 DAS. It works well, but please note that in my testing, drives larger than 20TB will only read/write at 40 MB/second (USB 2.0). Smaller drives run at normal speed but for whatever reason larger drives cannot go faster. I've tried different trays, different ports, different cables, even different PC's all together. No matter what, my 22TB and 24TB drives flatline at exactly 40MB/sec. I think it's due to the DAS not providing enough power to the drive but that's just a guess. They do work but they are slow (and I'll admit the product description does not say it'll support the larger drives). I'll also say that the build quality is pretty decent as long as you don't plan on moving it around the house or constantly swapping the internal drives. The ability to individually power on/off each drive is awesome; you can either physically click the button on the DAS for the drive you want to turn on/off, or do the traditional Windows method of right clicking on the "safely remove hardware and eject media" icon and select the drive. Likewise, you can power up any drive at any time while Windows is running and it behaves just like you plugged a new external USB drive in. I've seen some complaints about the plastic tabs that hold the drives in the trays. I agree that they are not very sturdy and really hope the manufacturer will offer replacements should mine snap. I have found a trick that works well to get them to snap out without putting much stress on the plastic: On either end is a circle/dot to is for alignment rather than "snapping" in. Gently pull this back with either your thumb or a finger, and then the part that does snap in will easily release. Then repeat on the other side. Do not try to unsnap both ends at once - if you do this the two dots will both be out and both snap sections will be stuck to the caddy, bowing the plastic in the process. Also, as many others have said, the USB cable is hilariously short so if the DAS isn't right next to your computer, buy a decent cable (generally recommend 3ft or shorter unless absolutely necessary). Overall, I give it a 4/5. It does everything it says it would. I wish it'd handle larger drives at full speed but it never claimed to so I can't take a point off for that. The plastic tabs holding the drives are more of a concern long-term. The manufacturer should put a couple of extra tabs in the box as an unsecured drive could potentially have its pins permanently damaged when sliding the filled tray into the DAS. Also a slightly longer cable should be provided.

## 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)
- Smart Fan Function with built-in thermal sensor support Auto & Manual mode with 3 level of fan speed
- 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).
- Independent control switch for each drive allows drives to be powered off individually. Dissipates heat efficiently with steel housing & quiet fan.
- Supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows (11/10/8/7/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 | B0DCDDGHMJ |
| Compatible devices | Hard Disk Drives (HDD), specifically 2.5 inch and 3.5 SATA HDDs with a capacity of up to 22TB |
| Data transfer rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item model number | SY-ENC50125 |
| Item weight | 11 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | IO CREST |
| Max number of supported devices | 8 |
| Memory storage capacity | 22 TB |
| Package Dimensions | 41.91 x 34.8 x 19.81 cm; 4.99 kg |
| UPC | 857426008970 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IO Crest
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2
- **Hardware platform:** Universal
- **Material:** Metal

## Images

![IO Crest 8 Bay Tool Less Tray Hot Swapable 2.5" and 3.5" SATA Hard Drive External USB-C 3.2 (10Gbps) Hard Drive Enclosure. Support up to 8X 22TB Capacity. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615bZrJmIBL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***. on 30 December 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***E on 17 June 2025*

I have the new 8 disk USG 3.2 DAS. It works well, but please note that in my testing, drives larger than 20TB will only read/write at 40 MB/second (USB 2.0). Smaller drives run at normal speed but for whatever reason larger drives cannot go faster. I've tried different trays, different ports, different cables, even different PC's all together. No matter what, my 22TB and 24TB drives flatline at exactly 40MB/sec. I think it's due to the DAS not providing enough power to the drive but that's just a guess. They do work but they are slow (and I'll admit the product description does not say it'll support the larger drives). I'll also say that the build quality is pretty decent as long as you don't plan on moving it around the house or constantly swapping the internal drives. The ability to individually power on/off each drive is awesome; you can either physically click the button on the DAS for the drive you want to turn on/off, or do the traditional Windows method of right clicking on the "safely remove hardware and eject media" icon and select the drive. Likewise, you can power up any drive at any time while Windows is running and it behaves just like you plugged a new external USB drive in. I've seen some complaints about the plastic tabs that hold the drives in the trays. I agree that they are not very sturdy and really hope the manufacturer will offer replacements should mine snap. I have found a trick that works well to get them to snap out without putting much stress on the plastic: On either end is a circle/dot to is for alignment rather than "snapping" in. Gently pull this back with either your thumb or a finger, and then the part that does snap in will easily release. Then repeat on the other side. Do not try to unsnap both ends at once - if you do this the two dots will both be out and both snap sections will be stuck to the caddy, bowing the plastic in the process. Also, as many others have said, the USB cable is hilariously short so if the DAS isn't right next to your computer, buy a decent cable (generally recommend 3ft or shorter unless absolutely necessary). Overall, I give it a 4/5. It does everything it says it would. I wish it'd handle larger drives at full speed but it never claimed to so I can't take a point off for that. The plastic tabs holding the drives are more of a concern long-term. The manufacturer should put a couple of extra tabs in the box as an unsecured drive could potentially have its pins permanently damaged when sliding the filled tray into the DAS. Also a slightly longer cable should be provided.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***W on 22 November 2025*

It does what it says and works great, the two main fans are dead quiet even at high speeds but the small PSU fan is super noisy and unfortunately this fan runs constant as long as the box has power even if your PC is off. I ordered another in hopes I just got a lemon, it’s the PSU fan is just as loud I might take a chance on another media sonic bay (old one crapped out after 5 years).

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