ESIS New Website

Cases for External Drives with USB, Firewire, Parallel port i/f


Esis Pty Ltd - Australia - Ph 02 9481 7420  Fax 02 9481 7267  www.esis.com.au 
E-mail: click here       Go to Esis main page
Prices (Australian dollars) do not include GST and may change without notice

 Go up one level to External Accessories: click here              CD & DVD Duplicators or Replicators

 Cases with   USB i/f     Combo USB & Firewire i/f     Firewire i/f      SCSI i/f


Cases with USB interface (some also with Firewire)    

Windows NT does not support USB.

USB 2 (480 Mbps)     (backwards compatible with USB 1)

H560  Shock Proof Portable HDD - PQI

Ultra protection against vibration and shock,
in compliance with US military grade MIL-STD-810F 516.5 procedure IV (transit drop test) specifications     brk

• USB cable is attached and is as one with hard drive
• Data security with encryption
• Backup at the press of a button
• USB quick removal

H560  Shock Proof Portable HDD 320GB Red color or blue color   $141+GST
H560  Shock Proof Portable HDD 500GB Red color or blue color   $236
H560  Shock Proof Portable HDD 640GB Red color or blue color   $258

Description
• Breaking traditional rectangular plastic / metallic looks, PQI H560 utilizes special rubber material and unique internal shock-absorption suspension technology, it provides the hard drive with the ultra protection. H560 has endured US military grade drop test, MIL-STD-810F 516.5 procedure IV (transit drop test), proving its durability and sturdiness. PQI H560 has a 2.5 inch SATA interface hard drive, compatible with USB2.0 specifications and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
• PQI H560 comes with a convenient design where the USB cable is attached and can be stored as one with the drive. It saves the user from always having to bring a USB cable with the drive to establish connection.
• PQI H560 also has a single button backup functionality and comes with the data security software, Ur Fortress. Ur Fortress features data encryption for all personal files to prevent unauthorized accesses.

Interface: USB 2.0 Interface; HDD SATA Interface
Capacity: 320/500/640GB
OS Supported: HDD OS System:Windows 98SE/?ME/?2000/?XP/?Vista/ 7/Mac.10.x;
                       S/W OS System: Windows 98SE/?ME/?2000/?XP/?Vista/7
Power Supply: USB DV 5V
Dimensions: 144 x 81.5 x 22.4 mm (5.67 x 3.21 x 0.88 in)    Weight: 350 g (0.77 lb)

Other Information:
• pqi is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to any improper usage. Please do not slip or hit H560 on purpose.
• Please do not break or remove the Serial Number sticker on your H560 as this will void your product warranty.
• Please avoid placing the drive near static or strong magnetic fields
• Important! Please confirm your HDD model number before downloading any application software for use.
• The application software provided can only function on Microsoft operating systems. MAC OSX and LINUX operating systems are NOT supported.
• The advertised memory capacity of this device represents unformatted capacity. Please note that once formatted and due to variations in flash module block limitations, the functional storage space will be lower than the advertised capacity.

Software
• * Ur Foretress - Data encryption software (Pre-load inside)
• * Ur Smart - Mobile office & Document management software (Website download)

Freecom ToughDrive - External Drive Case

The Freecom ToughDrive represents large storage capacities in a conveniently small, shock resistant 2.5” hard drive.
It is designed to withstand bumps and drops, and even survives a fall from 2 metres high!     lls
These Toughdrives are an ideal travel companion for those customers on the move.

Imagine what can happen when someone is running late and their important external hard drive accidentally falls … it breaks.
Hundreds of hours of important documents … all gone. Not anymore! Freecom introduces the ToughDrive.
Fitted with an internal anti-shock frame and a unique soft silicon cover, it can withstand bumps and drops so your drive is still fully functional after it has dropped. The ToughDrive ensures you can still access your valuable files.

06FRTD160U  Freecom ToughDrive Case:  $173+GST
Also on Toughbook page

Ice Cube Generation II  - USB &/or Firewire

Slim, stylish and powerful aluminium enclosure, fanless design with passive cooling - ideal for multimedia users and quiet environment.    rhk   Sm
Various Interfaces available:
     USB 2.0,   Firewire 400,   Firewire 800,   
     Combo: USB 2.0 (1 port) + Firewire 400 (2 ports),    LAN + USB 2.0

Data Transfer Rate Up to 800Mb/sec on FireWire 800
Up to 480Mb/sec on USB 2.0,     Up to 400Mb/sec on FireWire
Product Size: 22.8 x 13.7 x 3.5cm     Power: External Power Supply 100-240v 50/60hz
US/International Auto Switching
Compatibility: Windows 98/SE or Windows 2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 8.6 or higher (Mac Driver Optional)
   Data: click here           PATA = Parallel ATA (IDE)      SATA = Serial ATA     eSATA = External SATA     SATA Information

S-G2SUPERS Macpower Icecube Gen2 Super S Combo, Firewire 400/800/USB/eSATA, SATA HDD $173+GST   6/10
                                     Data on G2SuperS                   Large picture of rear showing connectors

External Case for 2 Hard Disks:
S-XP800    Firewire 800 (1394b) Enclosure for 2 x 3.5" PATA IDE hard disks     Data    $214+GST
                     Hard drives show up as one (1) single large drive (Raid 0, disk striping)

Manta Ray for serious users  - USB &/or Firewire 800 or 400

Features a superb quality internal power supply and onboard fan to vent hot air from the box, and provide air flow around the hard drive.    rhk   Sm
Data Transfer Rate Up to 800Mb/sec on FireWire 800
Up to 480Mb/sec on USB 2.0
Up to 400Mb/sec on FireWire
Product Size 22.0cm x 16.0cm x 4.5cm      Power Internal Power supply.
US/International Auto Switching
Compatibility Windows 98/SE or Windows 2000/ME/XP,    Mac OS 8.6 or higher (Mac Driver Optional)
Use upright or stacked.    Data: click here

S-MR800   Manta Ray case for 3.5" hard disk, Combo USB 2.0 (1 port) and Firewire 800 (2 ports)   $185+GST
                    includes Firewire 800 cable, & 9 pin to 6 pin cable for 800 to 400

With USB 2.0 interface and hard disk:
S-MR-USB40G    40GB, USB 2.0, HDD 7200 RPM 2MB Cache    $230+GST
S-MR-USB60B     60GB, USB 2.0, HDD 7200 RPM 2MB Cache   $240+GST
S-MR-USB80G     80GB, USB 2.0, HDD 7200 RPM 2MB Cache   $240+GST
S-MR-USB120G   120GB, USB 2.0, HDD 7200 RPM 2MB Cache $290+GST

External Case - Hot Swap - for 3.5" PATA (IDE) and SATA Hard Drives
U6 Sohotank

S-U61SWB   1 Bay, Hot Swap SATA or IDE hard disk,  Firewire 800 / USB 2.0  $197+GST
S-U6T-SATA    Additional SATA Tray Option SATA to firewire 800/ USB 2.0     $45+GST    rhk
S-U6T-IDE       Additional IDE Tray Option IDE to firewire 800/ USB 2.0           $42+GST

U6 Series Hot Swap Enclosures can use either SATA or IDE Hard Drives. Drives can be interchanged anytime.
Using the Latest Oxford 912 Chipset it has a performance increase of 10 % and comes with 2 internal heat sinks and 1 tray.
External Power Supply       Data on U6 Sohotank

Converter Cable: allows one to use a Firewire 800 device with a Firewire 400 host.
S-FW96-2  Firewire 9 pin to 6 pin cable for 800 to 400 (or 400 to 800) convertor: $28+GST

U6 Series Hot Swap SATA to eSATA Enclosures

2 or 4 hot swap drive trays, for 3.5" SATA 1 or SATA II hard disks  Data on Sohotank U6-4S

S-U6-2S-S2   2 Bay Hot Swap, SATA hard disk, eSATA external interface   $278+GST
S-U6-4S-S2   4 Bay Hot Swap, SATA hard disk, eSATA external interface   $470
S-U6-SATA  4 Additional Sata Tray Option SATA hard disk                             $38

External 5.25" Multibay Enclosures - 3.5" Hard Drives + 5.25" CDRW/DVDRW

Stackable External Storage - Unlimited Capacity Expansion   Data

For IDE (PATA) Drives
S-U7-1WB Sohotank 5.25 Enclosure Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $214+GST
S-U7-2WB Sohotank 5.25 Enclosure Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $359
S-U7-4WB Sohotank 5.25 Enclosure Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $595

S-MB123AKS    Icydock Removable caddy for HDD Mobile Rack box only caddy for 3.5" HDD                       $35
S-MB123AK      Icydock Removable caddy for HDD Mobile rack kit with receiving tray caddy for 3.5" HDD  $49
S-MB122AKGF Icydock Removable caddy for HDD Mobile rack kit with receiving tray & LCD Display        $78

 

External Enclosure - for 3.5" IDE Hard Drives  or  5.25" CDRW / DVDRW

Stackable External Storage - Unlimited Capacity Expansion  Data

S-U71WA Sohotank 5.25 1 bay Enclosure   Firewire 400 $150+GST
S-U72WA Sohotank 5.25 2 bay Enclosure   Firewire 400 $235   rhk
S-U74WA Sohotank 5.25 4 bay Enclosure   Firewire 400 $420
S-U71WB Sohotank 5.25 1 bay Enclosure   Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $220+GST
S-U72WB Sohotank 5.25 2 bay Enclosure   Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $389
S-U74WB Sohotank 5.25 4 bay Enclosure   Firewire 800 / USB 2.0 $669

Removable Disk Caddy

S-MB123AKS  Icydock Removable caddy
         for HDD Mobile Rack box only caddy for 3.5" HDD $55+GST
S-MB123AK      Icydock Removable caddy
         for HDD Mobile rack kit with receiving tray caddy for 3.5" HDD $68+GST
S-MB122AKGF Icydock Removable caddy
           for HDD Mobile rack kit with receiving tray & LCD Display $99+GST


Hotbuttered 5.25" External Enclosure  - USB &/or Firewire

Application 5.25" Optical Device (CDRW/DVDRW etc)    rhk   Sm
Data Transfer Rate Up to 480Mb/sec on USB 2.0
Up to 400Mb/sec on FireWire
Product Size 27.0cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm      Power External Power Supply 100-240v 50/60hz    US/International Auto Switching
Compatibility Windows 98/SE or Windows 2000/ME/XP       Mac OS 8.6 or higher (Mac Driver Optional)

S-HBUSB2             USB 2.0   Hotbuttered External Enclosure   $105+GST
S-HB1394USB2    FireWire & USB 2.0   HotButtered External Enclosure    $125+GST
   This Combo has 2 x firewire ports and 1 x USB


External CD-ROM Cases with USB 2, some also have Firewire interface

S-MBRK-2C  External 2.5" HDD Enclosure with USB 2.0 & Firewire Connectors  Data    $125+GST        chfb
S-MBRK-2U  External 2.5" HDD Enclosure with USB 2.0      Connector   Data   $115+GST

S-MBRK-3C  External 3.5" HDD with USB 2.0 & Firewire connector   Data   $185+GST
S-MBRK-3U  External 3.5" HDD with USB 2.0       connector   Data   $140+GST

S-MBRK-5F  External 5.25" Box with USB 2.0    connector for CD-ROM, DVD & CD-Rewriter  ( Data broken link)  $155+GST
S-MBRK-5U  External 5.25" Box with Firewire connector for CD-ROM, DVD & CD-Rewriter   Data   $140+GST


M6689   USB 2 (480Mbps) External Case for 5.25" IDE Bus
                        CD ROM drives, hard drives, etc

This external 5.25in case will support standard IDE Bus CD ROM drives, hard drives etc and connects to a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port.    It will only work with Win98, ME, 2000 and XP
It includes a 50W built-in power supply.    Integral 40mm fan.. Metal Tray Construction     Starking
Needs internal mounting brackets for 3.5in HDD (M6073 $15+GST)    M6689: $135+GST

     Drivers for cases with part numbers like  02MAP-.... :  click here

02MAPK51U2G  USB 2 (480 Mbit/sec) External Case for 5.25" IDE Bus    Mapower

The perfect product when you need truly mobile DVDROM/CD-R/RW access.  
For IDE interface HDD / CD-ROM / CD-R/CD-RW/LS- 120 / M.O / ZIP / DVD devices

Supporting Win 98/SE/Win 2K/ME/ XP/Mac OS 8.6 , 9.X
Using the USB port of any new PC under Windows 98 or higher (not NT),    USB 2 supports 480M bit / sec
When combined with Adaptec Easy CD Creator software (not included) and compatible CD recorder driver diskette, power cable, you have a totally portable CD-recording solution.
The case is hot Plug and Play, meaning that you can add and remove your drive as required without the need to reboot.
Take your work with you wherever you go.
Metal Case with 50W Power Supply, Built-in 4x4cm cooling fan, driver diskette, power cable   $115+GST

SNT2512B2 USB2 5.25" Aluminium External Box...  obh

 

SNT2512C Combo USB2 and 1394 port combo, 5.25" Aluminium External Box...  obh

 


M6711   USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) External Case for 3.5" IDE HDD

This external 3.5in case will support standard IDE hard drives etc and            Starking
connects to a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port.
Power supply (100 to 240VAC) is a small box in line between the 240VAC mains plug and the unit.
It is suitable for use with Win98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. Data: click here   
M6711 External USB case  has been replaced with  M6838: $95+GST

M6732  USB 2 (480Mbps) and Firewire   External Case For 3.5" IDE HDD

This dual interface external 3.5in case will support standard IDE hard drives etc
and connects to a USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or Firewire port.
It is suitable for use with Win98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Linux.   M6732: $260+GST

02MAP63CU2  USB 2 (480Mbps) External Case for 3.5" for IDE HDD - Closed front bezel

External 3.5" Case USB (480Mbps) to IDE, suitable for Hard Drives - Closed front bezel
External AC adapter, 5V DC supplied     02MAP-63CU2:  $150+GST

M6710   USB 2 (480Mbps)   External Case for 2.5" IDE HDD

External 2.5in case will support standard IDE hard drives etc and connects to a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port.
Some 2.5" drives may need more power than the USB port can provide, so a "keyboard wedge" for getting additional power from the computer's keyboard socket is included. This has a PS/2 plug and socket back-to-back, with a power lead running from it to a small DC cylindrical connector 3mm dia.
It is suitable for use with Win98SE, ME, 2000 and XP.    Data: click here   $115+GST

M9149  USB Power Tap has USB connector on one end (for computer or hub suppying power) and DC connector (cylindrical) for supplying extra power to external case.   $18+GST when ordered with M6710

SNT-2312B2 USB 2 (480Mbps) 3.5" Hard Disk Aluminum external box...  obh

SNT-2312C combo USB 2 (480Mbps) and FireWire 1394 port 3.5" Aluminium Hard Disk external box...  obh bzrd

 

Interface cards for USB 2.0:
  USB 2.0 (480Mbps) Interface cards - PCI bus or PCMCIA - click here


Combination USB2 / Firewire case for IDE Drive

Ice Cube Generation II

  See under USB 2.0 above

Manta Ray for serious users  

  See under USB 2.0 above

Hotbuttered 5.25" External Enclosure  - USB &/or Firewire

  See under USB 2.0 above


02MAP-K51C  External 5.25" Case with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and FireWire IEEE 1394 i/fs

to suit IDE drives      Win 98/SE/2K/ME/XP/Mac OS.X
Interface transfer rates:  USB:480 M bit / sec,    Firewire 1394: 400 M bit / sec
Front Panel ABS
Power Supply 50W Input : 90~264VAC
Cooling Fan 40x40mm Cooling Fan x1 pcs , +12VDC
Material Spec. Aluminum alloy cover with metal base & plastic front panel
Dimension ( WxDxH): 195x251x57mm
Packaging Contents 02map-k51c case, USB 2.0 & Firewire cables, power cord & driver disk
      Data: click here     $170+GST

Interface card - PCI bus:
M2873  USB 2.0 (480Mbps) 4 Port   and   Firewire 3 Port PCI bus card

Provides 3 external and 1 internal USB 2.0 ports as well as 2 external and 1 internal Firewire ports.
Support for Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP.      $135+GST


Cases with FireWire Interface IEEE 1394

Ice Cube Generation II

  See under USB 2.0 above

Manta Ray for serious users  

  See under USB 2.0 above

 

     Drivers for cases with part numbers like  02MAP-.... :  click here

02MAPJ51F   External 5.25" Case for IDE drive with Firewire port

J51F external Firewire case is designed to carry CD-ROM, CD-R/RW and other optical devices.
Simply plug it in to a spare Firewire port in your PC or Mac, and you've instantly got access to your files.
Take it with you and your portable PC, or simply use it around your company's network.

5.25" IEEE 1394 to IDE/ATAPI External Enclosures   
50W power supply
Supports CD-ROM and CD-R/RW drives with IDE interface
Slimline casing occupies little desk space
Vertical mounting footstand supplied   (Data: click here  broken link)       $135+GST

02MAP-Y51F1G External Aluminum Case for IDE 5.25" drive - Firewire (IEEE1394) i/f

Required System Specifications: PC or Mac with available Firewire interface port
Supported O/S: Win9x / Me / 2000 / XP / Mac OS 9.0 above
Drive Type E-IDE 5.25"       Excellent Heat-Dissipation
Interface IEEE 1394
Power Supply Built-In 50W Power Supply
Panel / Bracket / Body ABS / Aluminum / Metal
Cooling Fan 1 pce (+12V DC)
External dimensions (W x D x H) 195 x 251 x 57mm
Packaging Contents 02map-y51f1g external 5.25" Aluminium Firewire case, driver diskette, power cable, interface cable
     02MAP-Y51F1G External Aluminum Case for IDE 5.25" drive - Firewire (IEEE1394) i/f: $145+GST

02MAP502F  External Case with 2 x 5¼" Bays (IDE) with Firewire i/f

PC or Mac.      External dimensions (W x D x H) 180 x 287 x 165 mm   NO LONGER AVAILABLE
ID Switch: 2
Cooling Fan 12VDC (80x80mm)
Power supply 80W Switching Power Supply Input : 90-264V, 50-60 Hz
Windows 98SE / Windows 2000 / Mac OS9.0 and above .
Also provided: driver diskette, power cable, Firewire cable   02MAP502F: $195+GST

02MAP504F  External Case with 4 x 5¼" Bays (IDE) with Firewire i/f

PC or Mac.      External dimensions (W x D x H) 180 x 390 x 261 mm
ID Switch: 4
Cooling Fan: 12VDC (80x80mm)
Power supply 300W Input 115-230VAC
Windows 98SE / Windows 2000 / Mac OS9.0 and above.
Also provided: driver diskette, power cable, Firewire cable   02MAP504F: $315+GST


Xpress 800 for 2 external HDs in RAID 0, disk striping

Houses 2 hard disks which show as one single large drive (Raid 0, disk striping)
Metal chassis and internal fan   77MB /sec sustained read beats rivals.
Data Transfer Rate Up to 800Mb/sec on FireWire 800
Product Size 25.0cm x 15.5cm x 9.0cm       Power Internal Power Supply
Auto Switching Input: AC 90 - 240V
Compatibility Windows 98/SE or Windows 2000/ME/XP,  Mac OS 8.6 or higher (Mac Driver Optional)
   Data: click here

XP800 Firewire 800 External Enclosure    $230+GST


02MAP-H31F1S  External 3.5" Firewire (IEEE1394) Aluminum Case - IDE Case

Required System Specifications: PC or Mac with available firewire interface port
Supported O/S: Windows 98SE / Windows 2000 / Mac OS9.0 and above .
Drive Type E-IDE 3.5" Hard disk drive
Interface Firewire 1394
External dimensions (W x D x H) 133.7(W)x223.9(D)x38(H)mm
Power supply: 1. Extracting the power from the Firewire Bus
or 2. PS II Keyboard Adaptor .
or 3. External Power Adaptor (optional extra)
Packaging Contents 02map-h31f1s external 3.5 " Aluminium firewire (1394) Case, driver diskette, power cable, interface cable      02MAP-H31F1S  External 3.5" Firewire (IEEE1394) Aluminum Case - IDE Case: $140+GST

M6633   External 3.5" Case for 3.5" IDE Hard Disk with FireWire IEEE 1394 i/f

Fast access to an external 3.5" IDE Hard Drive.      Data on M6633: click here
Just fit a standard 3.5in IDE Hard Drive to this case and connect it to a FireWire port
(see M2621 PCI bus card, or M2821 PCMCIA CardBus card).
Drive capacity may be up to 128GB. There is no internal fan, but plenty of ventilation slots.
Data transfer rate is 400Mbps (IEEE 1394) and it supports Hot Swapping and plug-and-play.
It is suitable for PCs with Win98 SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP. (CI-8050BF4)  http://www.centos.com.tw

Socket for +12VDC is provided. External supply is normally not needed.
External +12V, 1.6 to 2A may be required if connecting to a Notebook computer that does not supply power over the IEEE1394 FireWire cable, or the IEEE1394 Host Adaptor cannot supply enough current to the hard disk or disks if running multiple drives on the FireWire.
M6633: $195+GST


M6659  External 2.5" Case for IDE Hard Disk with FireWire IEEE 1394 port

Fast access to an external Hard Drive. Just fit a standard 2.5in IDE Hard Drive to this case and
connect it to a FireWire port (See M2621). Drive capacity may be up to 128GB.
Data transfer rate is 400Mbps (IEEE 1394) and it supports Hot Swapping and plug-and-play.
Suitable for PCs with Win98 SE, WinME or Win2000 only.
· Supports IEEE 1394 Transfer Rate up to 400 Mbps
· Supports standard 2.5” Notebook type hard drive
· Supports IDE transfer from PIO to UDMA
· Extremely Compact
· One (or optional 2) Firewire connectors
· Supports Hot Swapping and PnP
· External 5v DC power jack
· Supports PC, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000.
· Supports Apple Mac (optional drivers required.)
· Live insertions can be performed without damaging the network
· Bus is dynamically configurable and active terminations is not required
¨ Power requirement 5V DC at 1A or greater   
      M6659 External 2.5" Case for IDE Hard Disk with FireWire IEEE 1394 port i/f:    $135+GST

02MAPH21FG External 2.5" Firewire (IEEE1394) Aluminum Case - IDE

Required System: PC or Mac with available Firewire (IEEE1394) interface port
Supported O/S: Win 98 SE / Win 2000 / ME / XP / MAC OS 9.0 above
Drive Type E-IDE 2.5" H.D.D.
Interface External Firewire (IEEE1394)
External dimensions (W x D x H) 77 x 139 x 22.6 mm
        02MAP-H21FG External 2.5" Firewire Aluminum Case - IDE:   $100+GST
Power supply:  1. Extracting the power from the USB or Firewire Bus
or 2. PS II Keyboard Adaptor
or 3. External Power Adaptor (Option)
       02MAP-H21FG External 2.5" Firewire (IEEE1394) Aluminum Case - IDE: $90+GST


Firewire cards for PCs - click here  (jumps to Firewire page)


MicroSolutions
External CD Drive Cases - portable drives 

MicroSolutions has ceased business.  MicroSolutions Website: click here  


Prices (Australian dollars) do not include GST and may change without notice

Cases with SCSI Interface

    SCSI Information: click here (Wikipedia, opens new window)
    Dimensions of a 5¼" bay: 42.5mm high, 148mm wide (see picture at right)

We are unable to source SCSI cases at this time.

 

 


Drive Boxes - External

    Details: click here

Information: Dimensions of a 5¼" bay: 42.5mm high, 148mm wide


CD Duplicators

  CD & DVD Duplicators: click here