TERRAMASTER D5-300 USB3.1 (Gen1) Type C 5-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure Support RAID 5, 0, 1, 10, Clone, JBOD, Single Disk Hard Disk RAID Storage (Diskless)

Q: Can this 2-bay enclosure be used with only 1 hdd? i'm thinking about buying this and one drive now and one later when needed. don't need raid!

Yes, just set it up in single mode. Each disk will show up as an independent drive. If you do switch it raid later you’ll need to backup and restore the data since the raid initialization will wipe the drive.

Q: If 4 drives mounted as jbod, does unit act as hub with 1 cable to pc but showing 4 drives (q:,r:,s:,t:) or are 4 separate cables needed?

If you build 4 hard drives as JBOD, the drives will be mounted as a single one drive with the total capacity of the 4 drives. If any hdd is failed, the data would be lost. And yes, it's always just only one cable needed to connect the device with your PC no matter what RAID modes you build. If you need 4 separate drives showing in your PC, you need to build Single mode under Windows, while under Mac, the default mode is Single, no need to use the software RAID Manager. In considering the data security, it's recommended to build RAID 5 and yes, 4 drives can build RAID 5.

Q: How do you monitor health of each raid as I notice that software is not available for this one?

You may check the HDD indicator lights which will turn into red if the hard drives have a problem.

Q: What is the procedure for replacing a failed hard drive in raid 1 configuration?

All you have to do is replace the bad hard disk drive. The RAID controller will rebuild the contents of the disk by mirroring the existing good disk drive.

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Hardware interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Brand
TERRAMASTER
Colour
Siver Grey
Product dimensions
22.6L x 22.5W
Hardware platform
Mac Windows

⚡USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C 220MB/s

💾Supports up to 100TB RAID Storage

🛡️7 RAID Modes incl. RAID 5 Security

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Description

💼 Elevate your data game with pro-grade speed and security!

BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Harness USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C speeds up to 220MB/s for seamless workflow acceleration.
MASSIVE 100 TB CAPACITY - Scale your storage effortlessly with support for five SATA drives, perfect for heavy data demands.
SILENT DURABLE DESIGN - Aluminum alloy chassis with low-noise fans ensures reliable, cool operation during intense workloads.
ROCK SOLID DATA PROTECTION - Choose from 7 RAID modes including RAID 5 for the ultimate balance of speed and security.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with Mac (pre-macOS 14), Windows, Linux, and Thunderbolt 3 devices—flexibility that fits your tech ecosystem.

The TERRAMASTER D5-300 is a versatile 5-bay external hard drive enclosure featuring USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C connectivity with transfer speeds up to 220MB/s. Supporting up to 100TB of storage across multiple SATA drives, it offers 7 RAID modes including RAID 5 for optimal data protection. Compatible with Mac (excluding macOS 14+), Windows, Linux, and Thunderbolt 3, its robust aluminum build and quiet cooling system make it ideal for professional data storage, backup, and multimedia workflows.