AKiTiO NT2 U31C

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AKiTiO NT2 U31C

Dual-Bay RAID Enclosure

Mfr P/N: AK-NT2C-U31AA-AKTU OWC SKU: AKTNT2CU31AA

AKiTiO NT2 U31C

AKiTiO's High Performance Compact RAID Storage Enclosure

  • Configurable hardware RAID controller (Non-RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN)
  • SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) interface
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C computers
  • Supports Universal Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP)
  • Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
  • Extremely compact dual-bay design for two 3.5" drives
  • Active cooling fan
  • Security lock slot
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB Type A cable
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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NT2 U31C

Designed to house two 3.5” SATA drives, this compact RAID storage enclosure makes it easy to either increase your storage capacity, backup your data or create a high-performance storage volume for video editing. The USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface assures super-fast transfer rates of up to 10Gbps and with the USB-C connector, the NT2 U31C is compatible with USB 3.1 as well as Thunderbolt 3 computers.

SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2)

By incorporating the latest SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) technology, the NT2 U31C is able to deliver up to twice the speed of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and the older USB 3.0 devices. The USB-C connection is compatible with both USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 computers. At the same time, when using the included USB-C to USB Type A adapter cable, the device is still backwards compatible with the widely used USB 3.0 and even USB 2.0 technology.

Compact Dual-Bay Design

This dual-bay storage enclosure is designed to house up to two 3.5-inch SATA drives with the option to create a RAID set according to your own preferences. The small footprint makes this the ideal storage expansion for your crowded desktop.

Hardware RAID Controller

Utilizing the built-in hardware RAID controller, you can mirror the drives as a reliable backup for your important data, stripe the drives for optimal disk speeds or you can combine the drives for a large storage volume. Setting it to Non-RAID, the drives can be seen and managed as two individual disks.

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  • (1) NT2 U31C Storage Enclosure
  • (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable (1m, USB-C to USB-C)
  • (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable (1m, USB-C to USB Type A)
  • (1) Power adapter
  • (1) Setup guide
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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    Drive Bays

    • 2 bays supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives

    Boot Support

    • Yes

    RAID Capable

    • Yes

    RAID Levels Supported

    • RAID 0
    • RAID 1
    • SPAN

    RAID Features

    • Hardware RAID

    Device Ports

    • (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible

    Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5Gb/s (or 625MB/s)
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • macOS 10.12 Sierra
    • Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Windows 7 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 7 64-bit Edition

    Other Requirements

    • Computer with USB Type-C connector or otherwise the USB-C to USB Type A adapter cable is required

    External Power Adapter

    • Yes

    Power Supply

    • External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply

    AC Input

    • 100-240V, 50-60Hz

    DC Output

    • +12V, 3A

    Security Slot

    • Yes

    Power Button

    • Yes

    Power/Activity LED

    • Yes

    Housing Color

    • Black

    Housing Material

    • High quality aluminum housing

    Dimensions

    • Height: 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
    • Length: 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
    • Width: 12.2 cm (4.8 in)

    Certifications

    • CE
    • FCC
    • VCCI
    • RCM
    • BSMI

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
    • Non-Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed

    Altitude

    • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)

    Humidity

    • Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Noise

    • 10.8dB
    1. This product is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 but for best performance, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 host is recommended.
    2. The USB-C to USB Type-A adapter cable is included.
    3. This product is not compatible with the Surface Pro 3.
    4. External power supply includes NEMA 1-15 ungrounded (Type A) connection only.
    5. For RAID 0 & 1, two hard drives of identical capacity are recommended

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