--- product_id: 625032523 title: "Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C)" brand: "mediasonic" price: "€ 608.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Mediasonic" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/625032523-mediasonic-usb-3-1-4-bay-3-5-sata-hard store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed Supports up to 4x 30TB SATA drives Smart fan with thermal sensor Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) **Brand:** mediasonic **Price:** € 608.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed and scale that means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) by mediasonic - **How much does it cost?** € 608.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/625032523-mediasonic-usb-3-1-4-bay-3-5-sata-hard) ## Best For - mediasonic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mediasonic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience ultra-responsive 10Gbps USB-C connectivity for seamless data flow. - • **Power Sync Convenience:** Syncs power with your PC for streamlined startup and shutdown routines. - • **Intelligent Cooling System:** Built-in smart fan and thermal sensor keep your drives cool under pressure. - • **Massive Storage Powerhouse:** Accommodate up to 120TB total with 4 bays supporting all SATA 3.5” HDDs. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Effortlessly integrates with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux for versatile use. ## Overview The Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure (HF7-SU31C) is a robust, metal-constructed external storage solution designed for professionals needing high-capacity, high-speed data access. Supporting up to four 3.5-inch SATA drives with a combined capacity of up to 120TB, it delivers blazing 10Gbps transfer speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Its smart cooling system with thermal sensors ensures reliable operation, while broad OS compatibility and power sync features make it a versatile choice for desktop and server setups. ## Description Mediasonic Enclosure Review: Inexpensive solution for decluttering many USB drives - I got this to declutter the shelf where my home media server lives. Instead of having 4 USB drives sitting on the shelf I now have this one box connected via USB-C to a mini-PC with no internal storage beyond an NVMe SSD. It's very quick and works perfectly well but does NOT support hardware RAID. One could make a software RAID using Windows 10/11 Professional, note that the specs state this enclosure does not work with Linux. I have not tested it with Linux. The sync button is interesting. With sync turned on the enclosure powers up and down with the computer to which it is attached but will not recover from a power failure, that requires a human intervention to push the power button on the front. I cannot really fault this enclosure, for the price it is a great deal. Review: Works as Advertised - Been using this guy for about a year now. It's solid and supports all the stuff they say it does. I'm using a dell desktop for server with Debian, getting 10Gb transfer speeds. ZFS is rock solid, zero errors ever. Only thing I wish for is it auto powered on after power loss. Cooling is not very good. I bought a $10 external fan and keep the door open all the time. The noise of the fan at high speed is awful so I put it on level 2 (of 3) in this configuration. Just fine for my closet home server on a budget. It's also a bit rickety without making me nervous, just strong enough I guess. It's not all metal like some. But it has it where it counts as Han Solo has said. ## Features - Newly revised front door with Air In-Take feature. Chipset VIALabs VL820 + VL716. DAS Direct Attached Storage USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C - Support all brand of 3.5” SATA I / II / III hard disk drive up to 24TB per drive, and up to 4 x 30TB. Support SATA 3 6.0Gbps hard drive transfer rate - Transfer rate up to 10Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (USB-C Cable included) - Support S.M.A.R.T / Power Sync Features - Support UASP, Smart Fan with built-in thermal sensor - Support Windows / Mac OS / Linux - User Manual download at Product Guide Section below - Product Made in Taiwan ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B078YQHWYW | | Box Contents | Main Unit + Accessory | | Brand | Mediasonic | | Brand Name | Mediasonic | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Personal Computer | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 464 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type C | | Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac, PC | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.3L x 12.4W x 22.9H Centimeters | | Item Weight Unit of Measure | 4 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Mediasonic | | Manufacturer Part Number | HF7-SU31C | | Material | Metal | | Memory Storage Capacity | 30 TB | | Model Number | HF7-SU31C | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 17.3L x 12.4W x 22.9H Centimeters | | Supported Devices Quantity | 4 | | UPC | 629329001965 | | Unit Count | 4 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Mediasonic - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type C - **Hardware Platform:** Linux, Mac, PC - **Product Dimensions:** 17.3L x 12.4W x 22.9H Centimeters ## Images ![Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k0pLkCUPL.jpg) ![Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5133HJLEOhL.jpg) ![Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p-0Qm4T+L.jpg) ![Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OgQ9BfZVL.jpg) ![Mediasonic USB 3.1 4 Bay 3.5' SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C/USB-C (HF7-SU31C) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bdalFtmsL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: has anyone tried 4tb hard drives in this unit? it states it supports it** A: Yes: WD Red 4TB, Linux, Fedora 20, GPT partition table, USB3, Intel NUC, the whole capacity of the drive shows up, no problems.Here's the smart data from the drive:=== START OF INFORMATION SECTION ===Model Family: Western Digital Red (AF)Device Model: WDC WD40EFRX-68WT0N0Serial Number: WD-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXLU WWN Device Id: 5 0014ee 25e8d978cFirmware Version: 80.00A80User Capacity: 4,000,787,030,016 bytes 4.00 TBSector Sizes: 512 bytes logical, 4096 bytes physicalRotation Rate: 5400 rpmDevice is: In smartctl database for details use: -P showATA Version is: ACS-2 (minor revision not indicated)SATA Version is: SATA 3.0, 6.0 Gb/s (current: 3.0 Gb/s)Local Time is: Sat Aug 30 12:38:41 2014 PDTSMART support is: Available - device has SMART capability.SMART support is: EnabledFYI, I used "hdparm -J" to set the idle3 timeout to 120 seconds. It did not brick the drive and appeared to work; however, I will express the strong caveat that is a dangerous operation.# hdparm -J /dev/sdddev/sdd: wdidle3 = 120 secs (or 13.2 secs for older drives) **Q: Is there any way to make these units turn on after a power fail w/o pressing the button? I tried the 3 sync modes and regardless of what the attached server does it seems I have to manually press the power on button to get these to start responding after a power failure (USB-3).** A: A comment to Abi and Phillip on chaining UPS units: I think the issue is total current draw, and usually if someone is adding another UPS, they plan to draw that much more current through the system, and that would indeed be bad. In general, it is good advice not to chain UPS or surge power strips, given how people normally just keeping plugging things in until all outlets are occupied. But... if Abi is disciplined and only plugs the one thing into that chained UPS that otherwise would occupy a plug on the first UPS, I'm not seeing the problem. Maybe Abi should tape over or toddler-plug the remaining outlets on the chained UPS as a reminder to avoid dangerous current draw situations? The total load on the first UPS then is almost unchanged (modulo the power overhead of the chained UPS itself), and if there is some reserve capacity on the first UPS, that shouldn't be a problem. Is there some other consideration I am missing here? **Q: If I install 4 x 4TB drives on this unit and connect it to my computer, I see 4 new USB hdds in my PC or just one big drive?.** A: If you just install the drives and power on, they will show up as separate drives. If you're using eSata, you can setup a RAID configration. (I use 3-3tb drives in raid 5) You can also use Windows Storage spaces to 'unite' the individual drives into one drive. Raid is faster though. **Q: has anyone tried putting a 2.5" 1 TB HDD in this thing? Do I have to use an 3.5" adapter or can I just plug in the 2.5" HDD?** A: Note: A Normal adapter/brace will not work that you would used for mounting a 2.5 in a PC case. The connections for the power and data transfer are fixed solid to the board in the back of the case. A normal adapter will leave the 2.5 drive well short of the connections and you will need to run cabled for the power and data, very very short cables. Additionally, the metal plate that functions to hold the drives in place will not fit snugly with the 2.5 drive adapter meaning it will float around in there just a little to make some noise. Due to these reasons I would suggest only using it for 3.5 drives as they fit perfectly in the drive bays. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inexpensive solution for decluttering many USB drives *by L***O on 19 March 2024* I got this to declutter the shelf where my home media server lives. Instead of having 4 USB drives sitting on the shelf I now have this one box connected via USB-C to a mini-PC with no internal storage beyond an NVMe SSD. It's very quick and works perfectly well but does NOT support hardware RAID. One could make a software RAID using Windows 10/11 Professional, note that the specs state this enclosure does not work with Linux. I have not tested it with Linux. The sync button is interesting. With sync turned on the enclosure powers up and down with the computer to which it is attached but will not recover from a power failure, that requires a human intervention to push the power button on the front. I cannot really fault this enclosure, for the price it is a great deal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as Advertised *by S***N on 14 July 2026* Been using this guy for about a year now. It's solid and supports all the stuff they say it does. I'm using a dell desktop for server with Debian, getting 10Gb transfer speeds. ZFS is rock solid, zero errors ever. Only thing I wish for is it auto powered on after power loss. Cooling is not very good. I bought a $10 external fan and keep the door open all the time. The noise of the fan at high speed is awful so I put it on level 2 (of 3) in this configuration. Just fine for my closet home server on a budget. It's also a bit rickety without making me nervous, just strong enough I guess. It's not all metal like some. But it has it where it counts as Han Solo has said. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what its supposed to do ...would have preferred more bays *by J***M on 30 October 2022* Good for the price...I suppose ## Frequently Bought Together - Mediasonic USB 3.2 4 Bay 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure DAS – USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type C | USB-C (HF7-SU31C) Support 24TB HDD - Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 Adapter Charger Cable, Fast Charger, 10Gbps High-Speed, USB-IF Certified, Compatible with iPhone 16/15, iPad, Tablets, Laptops, 3 Foot, Black - Mediasonic SSD Mounting Bracket for 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (HDB-G1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/625032523-mediasonic-usb-3-1-4-bay-3-5-sata-hard](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/625032523-mediasonic-usb-3-1-4-bay-3-5-sata-hard) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*