A protective case designed for external hard drives, typically made by the company Orico, transforms internal drives into portable storage solutions. These cases often offer varied connectivity options like USB, Thunderbolt, or eSATA, and might feature additional functionalities such as hardware encryption or RAID support. For instance, a standard SATA hard drive can be placed within such a case and connected to a computer via USB, effectively becoming a portable external drive.
These devices provide a practical and cost-effective method for expanding storage capacity, backing up data, or transporting large files. By repurposing existing internal drives, users avoid purchasing pre-assembled external drives. The added protection offered by the casing safeguards drives from physical damage and environmental elements. Over time, advancements in interface technology have resulted in faster data transfer speeds and broader compatibility across various operating systems.
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