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Reddit mentions of TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.0(5Gbps) Type C 5-Bay RAID Enclosure Support RAID 0/1/Single Exclusive 2+3 RAID Mode Hard Drive RAID Storage (Diskless)
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We found 5 Reddit mentions of TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.0(5Gbps) Type C 5-Bay RAID Enclosure Support RAID 0/1/Single Exclusive 2+3 RAID Mode Hard Drive RAID Storage (Diskless). Here are the top ones.
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5-bay RAID storage, compatible with 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD, supports 12TB hard drive, total capacity up to 60TB. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. These are not included. For stable performance, Seagate IronWolf hard drives or WD Reds are recommended). Compatible with Mac and Windows, and also works with the computers possessing the Thunderbolt 3 interface.Unique 2+3 RAID mode: hard drive #1 & #2 can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1 or Single disk. The remaining drives #3-5 work as single, independent drives.Adopts real SUPERSPEED USB3.0(5Gbps) Type-C interface, the read/write speed is up to 410MB/s (SSD in RAID 0).Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers. This is a DAS, NOT a NAS.D5-300C adopts aluminum enclosure and low-noise fan, which is firm and reliable, of good heat dissipation, and low noise.
Specs:
| Color | 5-bay USB3.1 (Gen1), Supports 2+3 RAID mode |
| Height | 5.35432 Inches |
| Length | 8.93699 Inches |
| Weight | 6.8 Pounds |
| Width | 8.85825 Inches |
This is $220 before taxes after the coupon.
This is a few days old, but I purchased one of these last year
TerraMaster - https://www.amazon.com/TerraMaster-D5-300C-Enclosure-Exclusive-Diskless/dp/B06ZY6DK8N
I had seen many complaints about Mediasonic, then some problems with IcyDock.
https://www.amazon.com/TerraMaster-D5-300C-Enclosure-Exclusive-Diskless/dp/B06ZY6DK8N
This is the one I got. There's a 300 and a 300C, the only difference I believe is the RAID mode you can use (and the official storage capacity, it seems) but I just run each disk individually anyway.
I've been using this Terramaster D5-300c for a couple of years with 8TB drives inside. I've had zero issues, but I don't have the RAID enabled or anything.
TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.0(5Gbps) Type C 5-Bay RAID Enclosure Support RAID 0/1/Single Exclusive 2+3 RAID Mode Hard Drive RAID Storage (Diskless) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZY6DK8N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d0LiDbNGX7X6J
It is half the storage, but you get a level of redundancy. RAID is not a backup, but having 2 drives mean if 1 fails you don't have to worry about a failed drive + all your data being loss.
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If you don't want to learn a whole new OS and just want something K.I.S.S.
I would look at a NAS with 2 bay or more.
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For a NAS I would go with something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/TerraMaster-Transcoding-Personal-Storage-Diskless/dp/B07PWDTBJ6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=terramaster&qid=1563456843&s=gateway&sr=8-2
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Or if you just want it hooked up to one PC, go with this:
https://www.amazon.com/TerraMaster-D5-300C-Enclosure-Exclusive-Diskless/dp/B06ZY6DK8N/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=terramaster&qid=1563456843&s=gateway&sr=8-1
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Terramaster is not as well known brand, but has pretty great reviews. I have one, and it has alot of features and is really easy. Synolog is pretty much the go to. Can't go wrong with either.
If you go for a NAS, you can get a RAID setup, but also the NAS can run apps. For example, the Terramaster can host a Plex server, a Simple website, a dropbox sync app, or a bunch of other apps.
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Also the RAID you listed was Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt is more expensive, you could probably go with a USB 3. USB 3 can do 5 Gps which might be enough for your needs.