Can anyone solve the controller question once and for all? jmicron or norelsys? company says jmicron, people say norelsys

11/09/2019: Just got two of these. macOS System shows it as a VIA VL711 (USB 3 to SATA III Bridge Controller) with Toshiba firmware. Possibly same board Toshiba uses in their USB drives? VIA Specs: https://www.via-labs.com/product_show.php?id=44

What is the enclosure made from? Is it plastic, or metal?

It's made from plastic but it feels awesome! 8/10 for the build quality would be perfect if it was aluminum but i guess heat transfer was a concern hence plastic

Is it compatible with USB2.0?

While it is true that USB 2.0 and 3.0 are compatible, older hardware might not provide enough power to the USB ports, preventing the drive from working. Some USB 2.0 enclosures have two heads on the computer end for this reason.

Why only 4tb? it's a hard drive enclosure why would it be limited by capacit?

I'm going to over-simplify this but basically even though drives themselves have their own controllers, the USB-to-SATA chip has its own interface controller too for sorting data in and out of the drive; they aren't just a "dumb converter" like how a VGA to DVI display adapter works. The USB controller is limited in what it can "understand" and they just don't have enough processing power to track more data. Older interfaces used to be limited to just , so these are getting better!

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ORICO 2189US Hard Drive Enclosure

Product ID: 34707082

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Brand
ORICO
Color
Black
Hardware Interface
Micro USB 3.0
Hardware Platform
Windows
Product Dimensions
4.92"L x x

⚡5Gbps USB 3.0 speed

💾Supports up to 6TB SATA drives

🔄Tool-free hot-swappable design

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Description

🚀 Unlock lightning-fast storage freedom with ORICO’s sleek, tool-free powerhouse!

UNIVERSAL PLUG PLAY - Works flawlessly across Windows, Mac, Linux, and even PS4—no drivers needed, just connect and access instantly.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience ultra-fast 5Gbps USB 3.0 with UASP support for up to 20% speed boost over standard USB 3.0.
DURABLE PORTABLE DESIGN - Compact ABS enclosure with fingerprint-resistant brushed finish and shockproof padding protects your data on the move.
EFFORTLESS TOOL FREE SETUP - Slide, insert, and go—no tools required. Swap drives in seconds to keep your workflow seamless.
MASSIVE STORAGE COMPATIBILITY - Supports 2.5” SATA SSDs and HDDs from 7mm to 9.5mm thickness, up to a whopping 6TB capacity.

The ORICO USB 3.0 to SATA III 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure offers a portable, tool-free solution to connect 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs up to 6TB. Featuring ultra-fast 5Gbps USB 3.0 with UASP support, it delivers up to 20% faster data transfers. Compatible with multiple OS platforms and devices, its compact ABS design includes shockproof padding and an LED indicator, making it ideal for professionals needing quick, reliable external storage on the go.

Specifications

ASIN	B01M08LCXW
Best Sellers Rank	#104 in Enclosures
Brand	ORICO
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,451)
Data Transfer Rate	5 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 inches
Hardware Interface	Micro USB 3.0 Type B, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Hardware Platform	Windows
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.92"L x 3.15"W x 0.55"H
Item Weight	90 g
Manufacturer	SHENZHEN ORICO TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD
Memory Storage Capacity	6 TB
Mfr Part Number	FBA_ORICO 2189U3-BK-US
Model Number	FBA_ORICO 2189U3-BK-US
Number of Items	1
Supported Devices Quantity	1
UPC	655779704859 714874073519 712073948195
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	18 Months Manufacturer

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