External Hard Disk Enclosure Question

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by nomadking

But does that only apply to hot swapping?

The description is comprised of 2 sentences. One describing what it is suitable for, the other what it is not.

[nomadking]

The last picture says supports Linux, therefore that suggests the "Not suitable for Linux" applies only to hot swapping. In that case it should've said something along the lines of ", except under Linux".

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by nomadking

The last picture says supports Linux, therefore that suggests the "Not suitable for Linux" applies only to hot swapping. In that case it should've said something along the lines of ", except under Linux".

Hadn't looked at the photo's.

[daveeb]

Originally Posted by pip08456

Where's the ambiguity?

I had a feeling you'd be all over that comment. At the very top it says multiple systems supported, then underneath there are three icons, Windows, Mac and Linux. The Mac icon has a cross in it, which may suggest it doesn't work with mac os however the Windows and Linux icons are just the normal icons So what are the multiple systems ?

[pip08456]

Perhaps the X in the Mac box refers to OSX?

No mention of Linux in the product deascription.

Specification
Interface: USB 3.0
Chipset: JMS567 & JMB391
OS Compatibility
Windows Vista/7/8.x/10 (32/64 bit), and Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.10.
UASP Support: Yes
Type and Rate: SATA III (6Gbps)
Capacity: 4TB 7200 RPM 3.5" drives and 2TB 5400 RPM 2.5" drives
Material: ABS Plastics
Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.2 x 8 cm; Net Weight: 985g
CE & RoHS Certified: Yes

Orico site

https://www.orico.shop/en/orico-4-ba...ion-usb-3.html

Compatibility
The 4 bay docking station is compatible with SATA I, II and III and also with Solid State Drives (SSD).
This 4 bay docking station works with Windows 10/8/7 / Vista and XP and also with Mac OS 9.1 and higher, Linux and Unix. No driver is required for use.
USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.
Specifications:
✔ Suitable for three 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives (HDD) and SATA Solid State Drives (SSD).
✔ Suitable for SATA I, II and III HDD / SSD.
✔ Up to 5Gbps via the fast USB 3.0 cable and a SATA III HDD or SSD.
✔ Including 6.5A power adapter for optimum power supply.
✔ No driver or software required!
✔ Suitable for Windows 10/8/7 / Vista / XP and Mac OS 9.1 and higher
✔ UASP protocol support
✔ Including manual and instructions (in English)

[daveeb]

Originally Posted by Hugh

Orico site

https://www.orico.shop/en/orico-4-ba...ion-usb-3.html

Looks quite useful for someone (like me) with a graveyard of pc's gathering dust in the loft.

[buckeye]

With regards to Linux use the only Linux device I have tried my 4 bay Orico on is a OSMC Vero 4K+, this device is a Kodi based media player with customised Debian OS.
The Vero will see and work with all drives when the Orico is plugged into the device when its on but will go through an endless reboot loop if you try and restart it whilst the Orico is plugged in.
However OSMC is on the old 3.4 Linux Kernal and is in the process of of updating to 4.9 (they have an RC version as of now for people to try), so the newer Kernal may result in better performance.
Sorry I'm not really a Linux user, I can SSH into my Vero's and carry out a few commands but that's the extent of my knowledge so I may be talking BS about the kernals.