Introduction

I would like to thank Rosewill for supplying the review sample.


Rosewill has a full line-up of computer accessories, upgrade parts and cases. Today, we will be taking a look at the Rosewill RX358 USB 3.0 equipped hard drive enclosure today. On top of that Rosewill has sent us a USB 3.0 PCIe x1 card, which we will use in this review as well. The enclosure is available in black or silver and features an active fan and utilizes aluminum and steel.

Specifications:

Model:	RX358
Host Interface:	USB 3.0
Color:	Black/silver
HDD Drive Support:	3.5" SATA I/II
OS requirement:	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista Linux 2.4.1.0 or above Mac OS 8.6 above
LED Display:	Yes - Blue
Material:	Aluminum Case, Steel tray
Cooling Fan:	80mm Fan (Internal)
External Interface:	USB 3.0 (Transfer rates up to 4.8 Gbps, backwards compatible to USB 2.0 and 1.1)
Power Adapter:	100-240 VAC (47Hz~63Hz), 12V/2A output
Dimension:	7.59" x 4.92" x 1.77"
Regulatory Certifications:	FCC, RoHS
Warranty:	1 Year

Packaging

RX358 Enclosure

Rosewill ships the RX358 in its signature black cardboard package with the red company logo on it. The front has an image of the device in both the black and silver variant, while the rear goes onto some detail about the specifications in multiple languages.


You will find the enclosure neatly sandwiched between cardboard spacers and packed in a foam back. Rosewill has chosen to ship the unit and its cover seperate, which reduces their required workload, as no one needs to close it up before shipping. It also makes it a bit quicker for you to get everything assembled, as you just need to install the drive and close it up.