Storage Drive Thermaltake Max 5G Black 3.5 inch

The Thermaltake Max 5G Black 3.5" is an external 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure designed for Serial ATA I/II/III drives with support for transfer rates up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.0. Its black finish integrates with most setups and the enclosure includes dual 80mm ultra-silent fans with blue LEDs to help maintain drive temperature and data integrity during file transfers.

Advantages

The enclosure delivers SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5 Gbps while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts. Dual ultra-silent 80mm fans provide active cooling with minimal noise, and the built-in switch lets you turn the blue LEDs off when desired. A shielded USB 3.0 cable is included to minimize signal distortion, and the integrated twist-out stand improves overall enclosure stability.

Suitable for

• Connecting internal 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard drives externally
• Fast file transfers between a 3.5" SATA HDD and a computer via USB 3.0
• Temporary or long-term external storage requiring active cooling
• Systems that need backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 ports

Key specifications

• Supported drive size: 3.5" SATA (I/II/III)
• Maximum interface transfer rate: USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
• Cooling: Dual 80mm ultra-silent fans with blue LEDs; LED switch on rear panel
• Includes: Shielded USB 3.0 cable
• Integrated twist-out stand for improved stability
• Colour: Black
• Manufacturer code (MPN): ST0020E
• EAN: 4560167554533
• Supported drive capacity: up to 2 TB (as specified)
• Weight: 0.405 kg

How to use

Insert a compatible 3.5" SATA hard drive into the enclosure following the manufacturer’s mounting instructions, connect the included shielded USB 3.0 cable to the enclosure and to your computer, then power the enclosure if an external power source is required. Use the LED switch on the back to enable or disable the blue fan LEDs. The drive should be recognized by the host operating system and available for file transfers at USB 3.0 speeds when connected to a SuperSpeed port.

Recommendations

For sustained high-speed transfers and longer drive life, ensure the dual fans are operational during heavy use and connect the enclosure to a USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) port. If quiet operation is preferred, you may disable the blue LEDs with the rear switch without affecting cooling performance.