--- product_id: 61101240 title: "CR-H218 Dual-Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure for 2.5\" SATA SSD/HDD, USB3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP, RAID 0/1/JBOD/Normal, Compatible with Win/macOS/Linux, Aluminum Case" brand: "cineraid" price: "AR$191470" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/61101240-cr-h218-dual-bay-hard-drive-raid-enclosure-for-2 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ultra portable & bus powered Built-in RAID support CR-H218 Dual-Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure for 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD, USB3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP, RAID 0/1/JBOD/Normal, Compatible with Win/macOS/Linux, Aluminum Case **Brand:** cineraid **Price:** AR$191470 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CR-H218 Dual-Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure for 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD, USB3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP, RAID 0/1/JBOD/Normal, Compatible with Win/macOS/Linux, Aluminum Case by cineraid - **How much does it cost?** AR$191470 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/61101240-cr-h218-dual-bay-hard-drive-raid-enclosure-for-2) ## Best For - cineraid enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cineraid brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **RAID Your Way:** Choose from RAID 0, 1, JBOD, or Normal Mode to customize your data storage and redundancy. - • **Travel Light, Store Big:** Designed for the on-the-go professional, this enclosure is ultra-portable and bus powered—no bulky adapters needed! - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Enjoy a reliable and silent operation, making it ideal for both work and play. - • **Expand Your Gaming Universe:** Perfect for console expansion—boost your PS3 or Xbox storage effortlessly. - • **Unleash Your Data's Potential:** Experience lightning-fast transfer speeds with USB 3.1 Gen 2, ensuring your files are always at your fingertips. ## Overview The CR-H218 Gen. 2 is a two-bay portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C drive/RAID enclosure that supports storage capacities up to 2TB. It features built-in RAID support, is ultra-portable and bus powered, and is designed for quiet and reliable operation, making it perfect for expanding console storage or enhancing PC/laptop capabilities. ## Description CR-H218 USB 3.1 Gen 2 10GB/s Dual-Bay RAID Enclosure – Portable 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD Case with RAID 0/1/JBOD/Normal, Bus-Powered, Compatible with Win/macOS/Linux - USAP Support ## Features - SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Backwards Compatible to USB 3.0/2.0) - Ultra portable and Bus Powered (No AC Adapter needed) - Built-In RAID Support (RAID 0, 1, JBOD and Normal Mode) - Storage capacities up to 2TB (Physical dimension limit for SSDs) - Quiet and reliable function, perfect for console expansion (PS3/XBox) or PCs/laptops ## Images ![CR-H218 Dual-Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure for 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD, USB3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP, RAID 0/1/JBOD/Normal, Compatible with Win/macOS/Linux, Aluminum Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OewCBunzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the power supply for this? I'm using it on a usb-c that is not meeting the power requirements from the bus.** A: Yeah, you need to use a USB port that's fully powered. I ran into that issue as well but solved it by moving it to a different USB port that had more power. Usually the one closest to the power supply on your machine will have enough power to drive it. Sadly I dont know what amp power supply is required, but I am interested in the answer. **Q: What cables does this come with?** A: It comes with one USB-C to USB-A Cable. It also comes with a USB-A to USB-C adapter, which turns the cable into USB-C to USB-C. **Q: Supported under linux? i have an older (healthy) hgst 2.5" 1tb 7200rpm and a samsung 860 evo 4tb ssd, could put both in non-raid without any ac power?** A: Yes **Q: Could i put 2x 500gb samsung 850 evos in here in raid 0 and realistically achieve 800-900mb/s?** A: Yes, we’ve acheived 800+ reads in RAID 0 using 2x Samsung 850 evos ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Bulletproof little RAID1 2.5" storage solution *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023* I bought mine in June 2020 along with a short 3.1 v2, 10gbps C-to-C cable. I installed two Toshiba 1TB drives and set it up for mirroring. I can't say that I use it every day or even every month, but I go to it every time I need to pull or save tax files, licensing stuff, digital portfolio's, and other stuff. It's always ready, and hasn't failed me yet.This is my 2nd CineRAID drive, my first was probably 10 years or so ago. I think it was the 212 model, same quality and service, just a bit slower drives (my choice at the time since small drives with big storage were steep), and it had the 3.0 5gbps interface. I DID kill a drive in this little box, I can't remember the brand but when it died, the CineRAID alerted me and I replaced the drive under warranty. The older 212 version rebuilt the new drive without my help, and actually - it's still going strong as my backup-backup. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars but its RAID0 mode is actually useless. the Akitio one *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018* Ok, this enclosure does the job, but you need to know several issues.I used two Micron 1100 2TB and connected to USB3.1 gen 2.the pros: it's small. its the smallest enclosure on the market for dual 2.5 SATA drive. by this means its only competitor is that Akito one (sk2520).the cons: its slow. do notice that the official website provides an ATTO benchmark up to 800MB/s. However, it is not a complete result. when the transfer size goes over 12MB. the speed starting approach to the single SSD speed. in real copy environment, this enclosure does not boost your performance on its RAID0 mode (like, at all). it's true that in certain tests it will give you 800MB/s. but its RAID0 mode is actually useless. the Akitio one, in fact will give you stable 800MB/s transfer speed.I am really disappointed with this enclosure but I think I will still keep it. I prefer RAID0 but JBOD is fine to me. I think the only mode you will be using is the JBOD mode. it does offer your maximum single drive speed. I am uploading my JBOD and RAID0 test result for micron 1100 2tb*2.Anyways, RAID0 is more dangerous than JBOD. so if you do not care about risks and care less about size, and want maximum performance, go for akitio. if you want the smaller size and want to use safer JBOD mode, this one is perfect. I took points off because I saw the benchmarked speed of 800MB/s on the website and their comments, but it's not the case.===============update 8/29 (1 month later), I have experienced occasionally freeze while reading the drives. I noticed that it might be the power issue. be sure to use your usb 3.0/3.1 on the back panel. otherwise, make sure to purchase a 5v DC adapter to power up the enclosure( so sad its not included). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars easy to use storage enclosure for PS4 PROS *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017* title: Fast, easy to use storage enclosure for PS4PROS:1 Bus Powered - No AC Adapter needed2 USB 3.1 Gen 23 Built-In RAID - support RAID 0, 1, JBOD and Normal ModeI bought this for my PS4 Pro to initially use in a RAID1 but then just decided to run it in Jbod Mode because I have 1TB and 750GB drives. It works great on PS4 Pro,. I use one of the USB port in front of PS4 Pro, just one USB cable can provide enough power I highly recommend this enclosure. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/61101240-cr-h218-dual-bay-hard-drive-raid-enclosure-for-2](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/61101240-cr-h218-dual-bay-hard-drive-raid-enclosure-for-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*