Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 Probox 8-bay External Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

User manual for the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 Probox 8-bay external hard drive enclosure, covering setup, USB 3.0/eSATA connectivity, and RAID configuration.

Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 Probox 8-bay External Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual - cover page
Brand
MediaSonic
Category
Storage devices
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
264 KB
Published
07 November, 2026
Updated
07 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
1A0706F428FD26E278B423EBBB485FB0
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Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 Probox 8-bay External Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual PDF

About this manual

This document serves as a user manual and review for the Mediasonic H82-SU3S2 Probox, an 8-bay external hard drive enclosure supporting both USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces. It details the device's capabilities, including its operation in JBOD and RAID modes, and explains the specific requirements for connecting multiple drives via eSATA.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Testbed Setup
  • Internal Components
  • USB 3.0 and eSATA Modes
  • RAID Configurations
  • Power Management
  • Ventilation and Cooling
  • Drive Failure Indication

Specifications

InterfaceUSB 3.0 / eSATA
Drive Bays8-bay
Internal Speed (RAID)3 Gb/sec
Internal Speed (JBOD)6Gb/sec
Drive SupportSATA

Frequently asked questions

Does the Mediasonic Probox require drivers?

No, the device is plug-and-play and requires no drivers.

Can I use both USB 3.0 and eSATA connections simultaneously?

No, most home-user computers will only recognize the device on the eSATA connection if both are connected.

How does the device handle power when the PC is turned off?

The device automatically turns off when the computer is powered down and powers back up when the computer is turned on.

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