External HDD - PC Repairer

Tesla · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:40

Hi,

My business repairs computers. I currently use a 250Gb External HDD to transport lots of useful app's, drivers etc.. that sort of thing.

However, I now require something a little different.

I need something very similar to an external HDD enclosure. Something that I can connect a IDE and SATA (would be nice) HDD to which I can then connect it to a USB port.

So basically the same task as what an external enclosure does. However, I need one that is designed so that lots of HDD can be connected and disconnected regularly. I am reluctant to use my current enclosure as I fear it will wear out the connector.

Any ideas?

Tesla · 7 Jun 2006 at 01:57

Any ideas folkes?

reddeathdrinker · 7 Jun 2006 at 04:48

How about a removable HDD caddy? Get one IDE, and one SATA, and you can change the drives about at will.....

From about halfway down, to the bottom of http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Hard_Drive_Accessories_72.html

Tesla · 8 Jun 2006 at 00:11

How substantial are the drives inside the caddy.

I will be unplugging the drives a lot.

If there was an external box that had an IDE and Power cable coming out of it that were replaceable that would be ok. As when the cable wears out I can replace it.

Tesla · 13 Jun 2006 at 16:58

I had an alternative idea, mounting some ports on my case to allow me to plug in drives etc...

So, have posted in case modding about this.

Cheers,

Chris