Computer Media and Data Storage Devices

Handy for anyone who needs to access an M.2 NVMe drive externally, whether you're repurposing an old SSD from an upgrade or just want a portable high-speed storage option without buying a prebuilt external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who has an old laptop hard drive sitting unused — this enclosure turns a 2.5-inch SATA drive into a portable external drive you can plug into any USB port. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward pick for home lab builders or small server setups who need to add hot-swap drive capability without replacing an entire chassis. The backplane supports six 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, so you can swap drives without powering down the system. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for repurposing an old laptop hard drive or SSD into external storage you can plug into any USB port, without buying a new external drive outright. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you carry an external hard drive in a bag and want to protect it from bumps, dust, or scratches without adding much bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning an old 2.5-inch laptop hard drive or SSD into a portable external drive you can plug into any USB port. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone repurposing an old laptop or desktop hard drive, since it lets you connect a bare SATA drive to any computer via USB without needing a new external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a spare M.2 NVMe drive into a portable external storage device, which is a practical option if you've upgraded your laptop or desktop SSD and have a leftover drive sitting unused. Buy Now at Newegg

A straightforward pick for anyone who needs to turn a spare M.2 NVMe drive into a portable external SSD, whether for backups, file transfers, or repurposing an old drive from an upgraded PC. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone pulling an M.2 SATA drive out of an old laptop or desktop and wanting to reuse it as external storage rather than letting it sit unused. Buy Now at Newegg

A wall-mounted rack enclosure that keeps your patch panels, switches, and other networking gear organized in a compact footprint, suited for home labs or small office setups where floor or desk space is limited. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you need to hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA drives without opening your case, since the tray slides in and out of a standard 3.5-inch bay like a removable caddy. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for workstation users who need to swap U.2 NVMe SSDs in and out of a 3.5-inch drive bay without opening the case, this mobile rack from Icy Dock is a niche but practical solution for anyone running enterprise-style storage in a desktop build. Buy Now at Newegg

A practical solution for workstation or server users who need to hot-swap multiple U.2 NVMe SSDs without opening the case, fitting four 2.5-inch drives into a single 5.25-inch bay. Buy Now at Newegg

A rack enclosure designed for workstation or server builds where you need to hot-swap multiple U.2 NVMe SSDs without opening the case, which suits anyone running high-throughput storage in a professional or prosumer setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed specifically for the smaller 2230 M.2 form factor (the size used in devices like the Steam Deck and many Surface laptops), this enclosure lets you turn a spare or upgraded drive into an external SSD without needing a full-size 2280 enclosure that won't fit it properly. Buy Now at Newegg

A backplane cage like this is built for workstation or server builds where you need to hot-swap multiple 2.5-inch drives without opening the case, and the slim ODD bay compatibility adds flexibility for mixed storage setups. At $162, that's $1 off the list price. Buy Now at Newegg

A solid option if you have a spare M.2 SATA SSD sitting around and want to turn it into a portable external drive, with the aluminum build helping to manage heat during transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who has a spare NVMe SSD sitting around and wants to turn it into a portable external drive without buying proprietary hardware. Buy Now at Newegg