Page 2: Package Contents, BlacX Duet
Package Contents
In addition to the BlacX Duet and literature, Thermaltake adds eSATA and USB2 cables as well as the AC adapter for the unit. The cord on the AC adapter is about six feet which is fine. The older model had a short AC adapter cord. As you can see, the color black is heavily used for this product.
BlacX Duet
While the unit accepts two hard drives at once, the physical size isn't too much to be a bother on a desktop. The space used is just a bit bigger than the original BlacX. The front of the unit contains the BlacX Duet logo while the top has the Thermaltake logo. The left-top-front contains the dual blue hard drive indicator lights which also functions as a physical hardware switch for powering the unit.
The right-top-side of the unit contains the hard drive release buttons. Each drive you insert will be locked (to a point) in place and these releases allow you to pull the drive out with ease. Remember that this unit is hot swappable. All Serial ATA drives are hot swappable, though. This controller supports it as well, which is a plus.
The back of the unit contains the power and data connectivity ports. There are three plugs. One for USB2, one for eSATA, and one for the AC adapter. As was said, the hardware power button is built into the top of the unit where the activity LEDs are located.
While the unit was designed in California, it was made in China. The label also listed the various industry and government labeling. The bottom contains four rubber feet for gripping and they provide a nice and firm grip.
We are showing two SSDs mounted into the unit. The BlacX Duet accepts 3.5" and 2.5" drives. You can mix and match them as well.
In addition to the BlacX Duet and literature, Thermaltake adds eSATA and USB2 cables as well as the AC adapter for the unit. The cord on the AC adapter is about six feet which is fine. The older model had a short AC adapter cord. As you can see, the color black is heavily used for this product.
BlacX Duet
While the unit accepts two hard drives at once, the physical size isn't too much to be a bother on a desktop. The space used is just a bit bigger than the original BlacX. The front of the unit contains the BlacX Duet logo while the top has the Thermaltake logo. The left-top-front contains the dual blue hard drive indicator lights which also functions as a physical hardware switch for powering the unit.
The right-top-side of the unit contains the hard drive release buttons. Each drive you insert will be locked (to a point) in place and these releases allow you to pull the drive out with ease. Remember that this unit is hot swappable. All Serial ATA drives are hot swappable, though. This controller supports it as well, which is a plus.
The back of the unit contains the power and data connectivity ports. There are three plugs. One for USB2, one for eSATA, and one for the AC adapter. As was said, the hardware power button is built into the top of the unit where the activity LEDs are located.
While the unit was designed in California, it was made in China. The label also listed the various industry and government labeling. The bottom contains four rubber feet for gripping and they provide a nice and firm grip.
We are showing two SSDs mounted into the unit. The BlacX Duet accepts 3.5" and 2.5" drives. You can mix and match them as well.