So, 5 customer reviews. Is everyone still happy they bought this enclosure? Does it have an on/off button?
1802178
I'm still happy. It does have an on/off switch. Just make sure that before you switch the enclosure off that you safely remove the hardware from your computer. That way you don't lose or corrupt your data.
1802179
The enclosure does have an on/off switch. It worked great for what I needed. Opening and closing the enclosure is a little tricky if you are going to be swapping out drives. Adhesive steps under the top cover make it difficult to remove, but you don't have to use them.
1963601
i don't know that specific answer, mine its always on..... you dont have an easy option to power it off, it does have a button on the back that you need to press around 5 seconds to turn it off, but its not that accessible, also through the admin webpage you have options to turn the hard disk off while idle for more than X minutes... like sleep mode, but you never turn it off... hope that helps
2192207
There is no "off" switch. The unit is always on but "activated" only when the door/window is open/closed.
758863
There is a release button on the bottom of the unit. It took me awhile to figure it out too. How do you like yours so far?
2062156
No, it does not have an on/off switch. You just have to disconnected from the USB port.
638577
Technically yes, mine actually won't turn off if it's in the case even if I'm depressing the button (I don't know what the technical cause is behind this) - so I have to slide it out of the case to turn it off. Additionally, the material is not rigid, so it does cover the buttons sometime. I can access the volume button though. I actually recently ended up getting a new case. This one was really cool, but the inconvenience became a little too annoying for me.
1608700
No, it's a 3.5 inch enclosure: The product on AMAZON is depicted correctly: On Sabrent's site? IT'S WRONG. There are also NO INSTRUCTIONS, the "User Manual" JUST has "specification" not how to disassemble and reassemble the unit. Mine came "used", which rather ticks me off, as I thought I was getting a NEW unopened product. Someone's futzed with this one before, there are clear signs that this was a "sent back unit".........Back it goes!
903459
Nope... But I can say I like the unit, especially for the price point compared to some higher ends. We use ours several times a week and despite there being no on/off switch the power plug has a handy loop to fit your finger built into the plug itself that makes unplugging the unit really easy. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
1874152
No on/off button. If you use the Power Station PS16 the energy will go thorugh thr TSR cable (in case you use more than one box)
1256677
Hi Ya. I've have a couple of issues with the on/off switch. But, I think it's because of the water proof casing and that I'm a little impatient sometimes. It'll start up as long as I press and hold the on/off button til the little green light lites up. Then it works great!!
2165466
Yep it's the button on the side. Push for on and push for off. My button make a loud click when I push it. Also, you might double check to make sure your unit is charged. I'm very happy with mine.
1493602
Not that I can tell.... there are no power on or off switches. I think it just stays on. Does it bother you when you are trying to sleep? :/
1836762
So far so good! I like the on/off switch as well. That way I can let multiple external hard drives rest when I don't need them without having to turn off the computer. I have not tried it yet on my newer computer that has a USB3 port to see how it works. Thank you for suggesting that I get this one.
389658
No, the unit is light-powered and you just put it back when finished and it automatically turns off. I, too, was baffled out of the box looking for off-key.
2199394
Yes it does have an on/off button. And if you leave it for any length of time it stops heating.
1593980
Yes, each control box has the on/off capability, although it could be difficult to access. If it's in a wall outlet with no obstructions, it's easy. I keep my remote on the corner of my desk, and I bought a second set for my cabin with all the fans.
2180142
Hi. I don't think so. But then again I always turn it off by habit as soon as I am done, I unplug it. But if you check the description of the product it should tell you if it has that feature. In any case, it was a great price and a great buy for me, I am still using it and loving it. :)