HDD enclosure Inter-Tech NAS-8 2.5/3.5 inch Black

The Inter-Tech NAS-8 is a stand case designed for use as a NAS system and supports up to eight 2.5" or 3.5" drives. It provides two 12G backplanes for multi-drive connectivity, hot-swap capability, integrated USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1 and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 ports, and two built-in 120 mm cooling fans to maintain airflow for continuous operation.

Advantages

The NAS-8 offers a compact tower design that houses up to eight drives with hot-swapping support, enabling drive replacement without powering down the system. Dual 12 Gbit/s backplanes ensure high-bandwidth connections for multiple drives, while the included USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen1 ports provide flexible external connectivity. Two preinstalled 120 mm fans and a ventilation concept improve heat dissipation for reliable long-term use.

Suitable for

• Small office or home NAS storage
• Backup and archival storage for multimedia files
• Media server or file-sharing appliance
• RAID arrays and data redundancy setups

Key specifications

• Drive bays: up to 8 × 2.5"/3.5"
• Backplanes: 2 × 12 Gbit/s
• Front I/O: USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1
• Cooling: 2 × 120 mm built-in fans
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 5.8 kg

How to use

Install compatible 2.5" or 3.5" drives into the removable trays and slide them into the corresponding bays until they lock. Connect the NAS-8 to your NAS controller or motherboard using the available backplane connections and set up the desired RAID or storage configuration in your operating system or NAS software. Use the front USB-A or USB-C ports for connecting external devices or for initial setup and data transfer. Ensure the enclosure is placed in a well-ventilated location to allow airflow from the built-in fans.

Recommendations

For stable operation, use drives rated for continuous NAS use and configure an appropriate RAID level for redundancy. Keep the enclosure in a dust-free environment and monitor fan operation and drive temperatures regularly to ensure long-term reliability.