GODO 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.0 Vertical External Docking Station for HDD SSD, Aluminum Alloy Housing, UASP 5Gbps, Supports Up to 24TB with Power Adapter

Arrived quickly and took maybe 5 minutes to assemble and put into service. I used a 3.5” SATA HDD, for bulk storage on a file server. It included a small black tray that could hold it horizontally or vertically, which was nice. I do wish it included some foam padding or some other material to prevent the smaller drives from knocking around inside, though this isn’t a fair jab at that price point. The disk indicator LED is a brilliant blue color and tastefully accents the rest of my setup. Windows Server 2025 immediately picked up the device and I was up and running in maybe 5 minutes. Would buy again, without question!

Fit my 2015ish hard drive, easy to assemble and hook up. Hooked it up to my ps5 and it worked perfectly. Couldn't be happier!

Amazon says I bought this in December 2023. That was a long time ago. 2 years and 5 months and some change. It just died 2 days ago. It's $16 and it should last at least that long. Sometimes these things die on you. I'm going to try another brand, but looking back at how long this one lasted, and looking at the price, I have nothing bad to say about it. Four screws, super easy to install, and I set it up next to my Mac and basically forgot about it. It collected dust and still ran like a champ. I do not leave a lot of reviews, and thought about leaving a bad one. I did not think I had it that long! I guess as long as I've had this Mac, since my last computer had room to host it internally. My new computer is just a little bigger than the drive this was bought for, so I needed an enclosure. For almost 2 and a half years it did well. And on top of that, I have a spare power adapter and cable for the next one. They seem to take the same. It might even be the same chip inside. I hope the new one lasts as long as this one did. I thought about giving it four stars, because I still have to order a new part and I'm out the use of my drive until it arrives. But I cannot think of a legitimate reason to fault this device. It earned its five stars. The only issue I have is that it uses an uncommon data plug. These days it should be USB-C, but it's not, it's USB-B (you still get USB 3 speeds, it's just a different shape). See pictures above (all the way up, I'm not adding any). They suggest I mention compatibility... It's largely down to the drive. I bought this because my external WD drive wouldn't work with my Mac. This does. The drive is NTFS and not the enclosure's problem. I used a $10 app to make my Mac able to write to the drive inside. The enclosure compatibility can be found above the reviews.

Easy to assemble. Works with large capacity drives. Has a switch on the unit so you know the power is off and the drive isn't spinning before you start unplugging things. Only design plaint I have is that the light is on the back of the device and its not easy to see depending on where you set it. Otherwise, for the price, it's great device and I recommend it if you need to turn an old drive into an external.

Godo USB 3.0 External HDD Enclosure arrived in secure, well-cushioned packaging. Constructed from aluminum alloy, it offers improved heat dissipation but also provides a sleek, minimalistic design that's easy to handle—even for first-time users. Installation: 1) Attach the two plastic side rails to your 3.5" SATA HDD. 2) Remove the rear panel of the enclosure, slide the drive in carefully, aligning the SATA interface with the enclosure’s PCB. 3) Pull the drive forward until the connectors are snugly seated, then reattach the front panel. 4) Secure both ends with the included screws for a firm, rattle-free fit. The enclosure includes both a 12V power adapter and a USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B high-speed data cable, ensuring stable power delivery and fast transfer under optimal conditions. To access your files: Connect the USB cable and power on the enclosure. Your system should detect the full drive capacity immediately. If you're seeing only partial capacity (common with drives over 2TB): a) Log in as an Administrator. b) Open Disk Management. c) Right-click the drive's label (left-side column), and select "Convert to GPT" (GUID Partition Table). d) Once converted, the full capacity will be recognized and accessible. Overall this enclosure is a cost-effective, efficient way to repurpose high-capacity SATA drives (2TB and above). Whether you're backing up data, transferring large files, or bringing an old drive back to life,this USB 3.0 enclosure delivers reliable performance and exceptional value.

I have purchased many USB 3.5 external cases over the years, but this one is probably the best. I like the aluminum case, it has a manual on/off switch and not those button kind, only took 2 screws to secure the drive inside the case, and even came with a small screwdriver and extra screws. Very nicely done. This has a LED light, but it is in the backside of the drive - I would have preferred a light on the front of the case. But, I can live with that LED on the back. The owner's manual stated max 18TB, but the box was labeled 20TB max. I am assuming the box is more up to date than the manual. Everything has worked fine out of the box. Assuming this case does not fail, I will be ordering more of these in the future as my home media center expands. UPDATE: I bought the black enclosure. I noticed that Amazon has comingled the reviews and ratings of a number of different models of this GODO brand enclosure as evidenced by having the exact same number of reviews and ratings on 2 or more models in the GODO line. I think each enclosure model should have separate ratings and reviews. There are differences between the various models, and it serves nobody any good to read reviews and ratings on these GODO enclosures not knowing which specific model they are interested in buying. UPDATE 2025-08-29: Purchased this enclosure for future upgrades, specifically to support 18TB drives as listed on Amazon. The unit I received is labeled 2024 and rated for 12TB max—no indication of an updated spec or sticker reflecting 18TB compatibility. Amazon sent a replacement, but it was identical. I don’t currently have an 18TB HDD to verify actual capacity, so compatibility remains uncertain. Still a solid enclosure overall, but disappointed that the listing doesn’t match the product labeling. I've used these enclosures before and rated them highly—they're reliable. Just wish the spec labeling kept pace with the listing.

UPDATE: This is my second GODO 3.5 enclosure. It works as well as my previous purchase. I read where several reviewers stated that their enclosure stopped working after several months, I just hope this doesn't happen to me. Currently, the enclosure works just like a normal harddrive or flash drive; however, I also formated both external HDDs listed in the pictures . I did not want multiple operating systems interfering with normal Windows boot up/startup, which can confuse non-Geek computer users on why the enclosure is not working properly. OLD write up: Installation takes less than two minutes if you view the video in the sales description. This enclosure is built for an internal 3.5" HDD from a desktop computer and not a 2.5" internal HDD from a laptop or notebook. There is no play when properly installed. My Seagate HDD is a SATA 3.5" 1TB HDD taken from a discarded HP desktop. My second enclosure is from a WD HDD purchase and used like a "My Passport" backup would be used. Once connected, it was plug and play (turn it on). My desktop quickly recognized the HDDs and partitions. Once installed it will work on either a laptop computer or desktop using the USB cord (included). It took less than 30 minutes to transfer 500GB to one of the partitioned drives. I leave it connected to my desktop computer as a backup. It powers up when needed. As many reviewers have stated, the controls are in the back of the enclosure, but it does not interfere with my day to day productivity. I just hope these enclosure do not stop working in several months as many have said because I have built them into my daily routines. I do recommend these enclosures for anyone discarding an old computer.

This is a nice metal box with the front panel that comes with screws and a screw driver; that features a power switch, blue LED lights, and a square type USB 3.0 port, and a wall plug. Fyi 3.5 in means desktop internal HDD; 2.5 in means laptop internal HDDs Pictured above is a physical side by side comparison. Now the bigger HDD are faster but use more power and the 3.5 in HDD enclosure box does what those desktop back up HDD kits do. I purchased the 2TB refurbished off of eBay for $21 which was a very good price and initially didn't want to have to have a plug. But oftentimes it's cheaper to get a laptop internal HDDs and the enclosure box vs external hard drive. 3.5in HDD enclosure boxes start at $19+ and the 2.5in starts at $10. 3.5in version will require a wall plug as the USB cable can't supply enough power. Needless to say everything fits snug and love the stand it comes with. I'm getting approx 45MB/s data transfer rate but speeds will vary depending on how much system resources, the hardware limitations, depending on whether you are copying from HDD to internal or moving /copying from internal to external; and for wireless file transfer, the throughput data transfer rate of the router itself.. Partition Geru is one such free program to format a new HDD to create a file system and partition that otherwise will not be recognized by your computer and must be partitioned with a file system installed. This particular HDD enclosure uses SAT connections and not the long wide IDE connector. But hard drive enclosure boxes are nice for when you got say a dead computer or want to sell it, but pulling files off of it and copying it to another hard drive or don't want to spend the money to buy an external HDD;

a mi me funciono correctamente y rapido, si lo recomiendo

Intended to use as a permanently connected enclosure for backups, but included USB cable is way too short and does not reach my PC which is hanging from under the desk. Will keep it and still use as a monthly backup tool, but will need to connect and disconnect to the front of the PC each time. Be aware of this important limitation.