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Icy Box Icy Box Case for 4 Hard Drives 3.5" SATA III with Connection USB 3.0 / eSATA 20640 Code: IB-3640SU3

The Icy Box IB-3640SU3 hard drive enclosure connects up to four 3.5" SATA drives to a computer via USB 3.0 or eSATA, with each drive appearing separately in a JBOD configuration. The USB 3.0...

The Icy Box IB-3640SU3 hard drive enclosure connects up to four 3.5" SATA drives to a computer via USB 3.0 or eSATA, with each drive appearing separately in a JBOD configuration. The USB 3.0 connection supports transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, while eSATA supports up to 3 Gb/s.

The aluminum and plastic enclosure is equipped with a fan controlled by a...

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Description

Description

The Icy Box IB-3640SU3 hard drive enclosure connects up to four 3.5" SATA drives to a computer via USB 3.0 or eSATA, with each drive appearing separately in a JBOD configuration. The USB 3.0 connection supports transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, while eSATA supports up to 3 Gb/s.

The aluminum and plastic enclosure is equipped with a fan controlled by a temperature sensor. The sleep function reduces power consumption when the enclosure is not in use or is disconnected from its cable. The drives can be installed without tools, while Plug & Play and Hot Swap functionality lets you replace them without powering off the device. Compatible with Windows and Mac.

  • Type: External hard drive enclosure
  • Compatible drive size: 3.5"
  • Maximum number of drives: 4
  • Drive interface: SATA I/II/III
  • Storage configuration: JBOD
  • Connections: USB-B 3.0, eSATA
  • Supported operating systems: Windows, Mac
  • Material: Aluminum, plastic
  • Fan: Temperature sensor-controlled
  • Features: Plug & Play, Hot Swap, sleep function
  • Power supply: Power adapter
  • Color: Black
  • Dimensions: 126 × 166 × 215 mm
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
  • Package contents: Power adapter, USB cable, eSATA cable, 4 drive trays, user manual

Manufacturer

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Specifications

Specifications

Product Number
IB-3640SU3

Main Specifications

Form Factor
3.5"
Colour
Black

Internal Connections

Hard Drive Slots
4
Interface
SATA III

External Connections

Connectivity
USB 3.0, eSATA
AC Outlet
Yes

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (23)

Reviews

  1. 19
  2. 3
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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  • Easy disk installation
  • Disk application in the case
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money
  • Performance stability

What do users say? AI-generated summary

Users rate the enclosure positively, mainly praising its quiet operation and convenient support for up to four drives with a fast USB 3.0 connection. They also mention its high-quality metal construction, adjustable fan, and the ability to hot-swap drives and put them to sleep. However, there are occasional reports of USB connection problems and some reservations about how it works.

Reviews by our members

Stavros_Tsakalogiannis
5
17 out of 17 members found this review helpful

Verified purchase

Perfect! One tip... Keep the interface button pressed continuously because it turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity. For those who haven't found it yet. The construction is high quality and worth every penny.

Also, it's great that it puts unused hard drives in sleep mode, in case you only use one.

It doesn't heat up at all and I have the fan as my first choice. And it has 2 more powerful ones.

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  • Easy disk installation
  • Construction quality
  • Performance stability
  • Disk application in the case
  • Value for money
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Athanasios_Gourgouris
1
13 out of 16 members found this review helpful

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For 2 months now, I have been decluttering my PC from 4 HDDs of 4TB each that were working daily!
I only use it to retrieve files that I will work on and for backup purposes!
I keep it disconnected from the USB all the time and only connect it when needed. Its connection is fast and stable, but its main advantage is the following: as soon as I disconnect the USB, it secures the disk heads and powers off in half a minute!!
Basically, it extends the lifespan of the disks!!

Update 24-1-2022
Unfortunately, my computers no longer recognize it as a USB 3.0 when connected.
(Yes, I tried it on 3 computers to make sure)
It simply functions as a USB 2.0, and the transfers of large files are dramatically delayed!
I am completely disappointed!!!

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  • Easy disk installation
  • Disk application in the case
  • Construction quality
  • Performance stability
  • Value for money
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  • pdelia
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good in all aspects. Quiet (with adjustable fan speed) and most importantly, real hot swap! I have installed 2 12TB drives, an 8TB drive, and a 4TB drive and it works perfectly. The drives can be inserted and removed without the need to disconnect from the operating system (although it is a very good practice to always do so). Implementation exactly the same as the German Fantec. I imagine it's the same Chinese manufacturer with a different label. I used a 2-drive docking station until recently, but quite often and mainly without any reason (forceful removal of the drive or power interruption, etc.) the drives would lose their contents and the partition would become RAW! Now, this is a bad memory and the docking station is in the closet!

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    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
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  • a.riginos
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Very good metal construction.
    Adjustable fan speed and generally very quiet in terms of disk noise.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • lefteriz
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Very convenient when you have many disks and want to see them separately on your system, quiet and fast (usb3) served me great.

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  • octap
    4
    23 out of 25 members found this review helpful

    For its price (compared to other similar ones on the market), it is a very good solution for storage outside the tower. It can hold up to 4 x 3.5" hard drives, works perfectly with 4TB hard drives, and does not have RAID capabilities.
    For someone who has high storage requirements and is looking for a solution for both always-on and on-demand use of the hard drives, it is an ideal solution.
    Compared to having four external ones (which means a bunch of cables and four different power supplies for 3.5" drives), it is incomparable.
    The downside is the way USB 3.0 works, as it completely spins down the hard drives after a certain period of time. So when you "request" something from them, you have to wait a few seconds for them to spin up, etc. However, this is not an issue specific to this product but rather a general issue with USB 3.0, I believe.

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  • 5
    3 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    It can hold up to 5TB on each of its 4 disks.
    Great value for money and quiet

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
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    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Very good in all aspects. Quiet (with adjustable fan speed) and most importantly, real hot swap! I have installed 2 12TB drives, an 8TB drive, and a 4TB drive and it works perfectly. The drives can be inserted and removed without the need to disconnect from the operating system (although it is a very good practice to always do so). Implementation exactly the same as the German Fantec. I imagine it's the same Chinese manufacturer with a different label. I used a 2-drive docking station until recently, but quite often and mainly without any reason (forceful removal of the drive or power interruption, etc.) the drives would lose their contents and the partition would become RAW! Now, this is a bad memory and the docking station is in the closet!

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
  • Very good metal construction.
    Adjustable fan speed and generally very quiet in terms of disk noise.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Very convenient when you have many disks and want to see them separately on your system, quiet and fast (usb3) served me great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • For its price (compared to other similar ones on the market), it is a very good solution for storage outside the tower. It can hold up to 4 x 3.5" hard drives, works perfectly with 4TB hard drives, and does not have RAID capabilities.
    For someone who has high storage requirements and is looking for a solution for both always-on and on-demand use of the hard drives, it is an ideal solution.
    Compared to having four external ones (which means a bunch of cables and four different power supplies for 3.5" drives), it is incomparable.
    The downside is the way USB 3.0 works, as it completely spins down the hard drives after a certain period of time. So when you "request" something from them, you have to wait a few seconds for them to spin up, etc. However, this is not an issue specific to this product but rather a general issue with USB 3.0, I believe.

    Translated from Greek ·
    23
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Description & Specifications

The Icy Box IB-3640SU3 hard drive enclosure connects up to four 3.5" SATA drives to a computer via USB 3.0 or eSATA, with each drive appearing separately in a JBOD configuration. The USB 3.0 connection supports transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, while eSATA supports up to 3 Gb/s.

The aluminum and plastic enclosure is equipped with a fan controlled by a temperature sensor. The sleep function reduces power consumption when the enclosure is not in use or is disconnected from its cable. The drives can be installed without tools, while Plug & Play and Hot Swap functionality lets you replace them without powering off the device. Compatible with Windows and Mac.

  • Type: External hard drive enclosure
  • Compatible drive size: 3.5"
  • Maximum number of drives: 4
  • Drive interface: SATA I/II/III
  • Storage configuration: JBOD
  • Connections: USB-B 3.0, eSATA
  • Supported operating systems: Windows, Mac
  • Material: Aluminum, plastic
  • Fan: Temperature sensor-controlled
  • Features: Plug & Play, Hot Swap, sleep function
  • Power supply: Power adapter
  • Color: Black
  • Dimensions: 126 × 166 × 215 mm
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
  • Package contents: Power adapter, USB cable, eSATA cable, 4 drive trays, user manual

Manufacturer

Product Number
IB-3640SU3

Main Specifications

Form Factor
3.5"
Colour
Black

Internal Connections

Hard Drive Slots
4
Interface
SATA III

External Connections

Connectivity
USB 3.0, eSATA
AC Outlet
Yes

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (23)

  1. 19
  2. 3
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
Review this product
  • Easy disk installation
  • Disk application in the case
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money
  • Performance stability

What do users say? AI-generated summary

Users rate the enclosure positively, mainly praising its quiet operation and convenient support for up to four drives with a fast USB 3.0 connection. They also mention its high-quality metal construction, adjustable fan, and the ability to hot-swap drives and put them to sleep. However, there are occasional reports of USB connection problems and some reservations about how it works.

Reviews by our members

Stavros_Tsakalogiannis
5
17 out of 17 members found this review helpful

Verified purchase

Perfect! One tip... Keep the interface button pressed continuously because it turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity. For those who haven't found it yet. The construction is high quality and worth every penny.

Also, it's great that it puts unused hard drives in sleep mode, in case you only use one.

It doesn't heat up at all and I have the fan as my first choice. And it has 2 more powerful ones.

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy disk installation
  • Construction quality
  • Performance stability
  • Disk application in the case
  • Value for money
Did you find this review helpful?

Athanasios_Gourgouris
1
13 out of 16 members found this review helpful

Verified purchase

For 2 months now, I have been decluttering my PC from 4 HDDs of 4TB each that were working daily!
I only use it to retrieve files that I will work on and for backup purposes!
I keep it disconnected from the USB all the time and only connect it when needed. Its connection is fast and stable, but its main advantage is the following: as soon as I disconnect the USB, it secures the disk heads and powers off in half a minute!!
Basically, it extends the lifespan of the disks!!

Update 24-1-2022
Unfortunately, my computers no longer recognize it as a USB 3.0 when connected.
(Yes, I tried it on 3 computers to make sure)
It simply functions as a USB 2.0, and the transfers of large files are dramatically delayed!
I am completely disappointed!!!

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy disk installation
  • Disk application in the case
  • Construction quality
  • Performance stability
  • Value for money
Did you find this review helpful?
  • pdelia
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good in all aspects. Quiet (with adjustable fan speed) and most importantly, real hot swap! I have installed 2 12TB drives, an 8TB drive, and a 4TB drive and it works perfectly. The drives can be inserted and removed without the need to disconnect from the operating system (although it is a very good practice to always do so). Implementation exactly the same as the German Fantec. I imagine it's the same Chinese manufacturer with a different label. I used a 2-drive docking station until recently, but quite often and mainly without any reason (forceful removal of the drive or power interruption, etc.) the drives would lose their contents and the partition would become RAW! Now, this is a bad memory and the docking station is in the closet!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • a.riginos
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Very good metal construction.
    Adjustable fan speed and generally very quiet in terms of disk noise.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • lefteriz
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Very convenient when you have many disks and want to see them separately on your system, quiet and fast (usb3) served me great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • octap
    4
    23 out of 25 members found this review helpful

    For its price (compared to other similar ones on the market), it is a very good solution for storage outside the tower. It can hold up to 4 x 3.5" hard drives, works perfectly with 4TB hard drives, and does not have RAID capabilities.
    For someone who has high storage requirements and is looking for a solution for both always-on and on-demand use of the hard drives, it is an ideal solution.
    Compared to having four external ones (which means a bunch of cables and four different power supplies for 3.5" drives), it is incomparable.
    The downside is the way USB 3.0 works, as it completely spins down the hard drives after a certain period of time. So when you "request" something from them, you have to wait a few seconds for them to spin up, etc. However, this is not an issue specific to this product but rather a general issue with USB 3.0, I believe.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    3 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    It can hold up to 5TB on each of its 4 disks.
    Great value for money and quiet

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
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    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
    • Easy disk installation
    • Construction quality
    • Performance stability
    • Disk application in the case
    • Value for money
  • Very good in all aspects. Quiet (with adjustable fan speed) and most importantly, real hot swap! I have installed 2 12TB drives, an 8TB drive, and a 4TB drive and it works perfectly. The drives can be inserted and removed without the need to disconnect from the operating system (although it is a very good practice to always do so). Implementation exactly the same as the German Fantec. I imagine it's the same Chinese manufacturer with a different label. I used a 2-drive docking station until recently, but quite often and mainly without any reason (forceful removal of the drive or power interruption, etc.) the drives would lose their contents and the partition would become RAW! Now, this is a bad memory and the docking station is in the closet!

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
  • Very good metal construction.
    Adjustable fan speed and generally very quiet in terms of disk noise.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Very convenient when you have many disks and want to see them separately on your system, quiet and fast (usb3) served me great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • For its price (compared to other similar ones on the market), it is a very good solution for storage outside the tower. It can hold up to 4 x 3.5" hard drives, works perfectly with 4TB hard drives, and does not have RAID capabilities.
    For someone who has high storage requirements and is looking for a solution for both always-on and on-demand use of the hard drives, it is an ideal solution.
    Compared to having four external ones (which means a bunch of cables and four different power supplies for 3.5" drives), it is incomparable.
    The downside is the way USB 3.0 works, as it completely spins down the hard drives after a certain period of time. So when you "request" something from them, you have to wait a few seconds for them to spin up, etc. However, this is not an issue specific to this product but rather a general issue with USB 3.0, I believe.

    Translated from Greek ·
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