The Transporter is listed as 2TB, but others have stated that you need to add a 2.5 inch drive to it. Isn't the drive included in the 2TB version?
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The 2TB version should include a 2TB 2.5" HDD inside. As you've seen, there are other versions that have a 1TB drive, or a 500 MB drive. This is "user serviceable" so you can switch it out with a different 2TB 2.5" HDD.
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You can get them in a 500GB, 1 or 2TB version along with a version that comes with no drive so you can put in your own 2.5 inch drive.
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Not clear to me why someone would say that? The 2TB model includes a 2 TB drive. 1 TB includes a 1TB drive, and zero means you have to add your own drive.
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I just now went to the manufacturers web site and downloaded the user manual for this device. And in the manual it states that it supports drives up to 4TB depending on the operating system you are using. Go to this link and you can download the manual to see for yourself. URL: http://www.cavalrystorage.com/en-cahdd-u3c.aspx
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I have actually tried it with a 2TB HDD and it worked fine. Loaded up with no issues. It should definitely work with a 3TB HDD, 1TB shouldn't make a difference. You would definitely enjoy it, i sure am.
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You can use regular 2.5" HDDs but you'll want to pay attention to the thickness of the drive. I went with a WD Red 1TB. I don't have the article handy but there is a good writeup out there on the max thickness and even how to mod it for thicker drives.
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The 5.25" drive slot on the top of the machine is shipped empty. However, I bought some 5.25" to 3.5" rails and mounted another hard disk up in that slot. It works like a charm. I use that as my boot disk and all of the Plug-and-Play slots (warning: not hot swappable) as my data drives.Currently running Windows 7 x64 on it with 8GB of ECC RAM. The thing is an absolute beast.
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Yes and no, I have two of them (2TB and 4TB), the 2TB is 7200 but the 4TB is 5900. It appears all of them are 7200 except for the 4TB.The models of the actual (internal) drives are ST2000DM001 and ST4000DM000. In case you want to google some more.
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NO! It does NOT work with anything larger than 2TB. I purchased it specifically for use with 3TB and 4TB drives - and it does NOT work. I contacted customer service, and they affirmed that it only works with drives up to 2TB. I have to return it now. Very disappointed.
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Mine was new. 500gig HD was included but i put in a 1 tera drive. Still works great after 6 months service through winter.
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The manual doesn't say. I used a 1TB drive and it worked fine. You can add 2 external drives, but no mention of size limit there. You can map it as a network drive, so you can move content back and forth that way, but slower ofc.
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Actually, disregard my previous response. I had this drive, but it was a 2TB model, not 3TB. There's a limit of 2.19TB for older Windows version (including Win 7) unless you have hardware that supports GPT partitioning, which I honestly don't know much about at this time. I'd recommend going with a 2TB version to be on the safe side.
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If you go to NewEgg and type "ORICO 6518SUS3", the specs call for up to 4TB but I personally have never used that large of hard drive so far. I have had good luck with both of mine. Oddly, if you go the orico website "http://www.orico.com.cn/en/ProductInfo.aspx?typeid=50&id;=2299", they don't say anything regarding that. If manufactures don't give you specifics, then how are you able to make a decision. I see this all the time. I just don't get it.
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Thank you for asking and all the responses, that had me confused too. It looked like a small drive but the dimensions were off. I'm also looking at getting the hard case recommended but that dimensions listed would not have fit. I'm grateful to have found my question already answered.
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This unit has a 1TB HDD. The 1GB listed is an error. A request has been made to have it corrected.
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i have this enclosure and it will only see 2TB, i tried a WD 4TB drive and all it saw was 1.8TB
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Some people are saying they have received the drive without retail packaging. I really need to order two 2TB drives. I wish there was a way of knowing what they are shipping right now.
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Yes and no, I have two of them (2TB and 4TB), the 2TB is 7200 but the 4TB is 5900. It appears all of them are 7200 except for the 4TB. The models of the actual (internal) drives are ST2000DM001 and ST4000DM000. In case you want to google some more.
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The 4TB version has 2-2TB drives hence 4TB. That is in RAID 0 format. If you setup RAID 1 you only have 2TB usable.Good luck