Description
SCSI External Hard Drive Enclosure 50-Pin Daisy-Chain Desktop 1-Bay Built-In PSU
This is a desktop-format external SCSI hard drive enclosure designed to house a single 3.5" hard drive in a standalone external chassis. The unit connects to a host system via 50-pin Centronics-style SCSI and features two rear SCSI ports for daisy-chaining multiple SCSI devices on the same bus. A built-in internal power supply with IEC AC inlet and rear cooling fan powers the drive independently from the host — no separate power brick required.
Specifications & What's Included
- Interface: SCSI (50-pin Centronics)
- SCSI connectors: 2 × 50-pin Centronics (daisy-chain in/out)
- Drive bay: 1 × 3.5" internal drive bay
- Form factor: Desktop (half-height single-bay)
- Power: Built-in internal power supply with IEC C14 AC inlet
- Cooling: Rear-mounted cooling fan
- Color: Beige/cream with blue rubber corner bumpers
- Drive not included — enclosure only
- No brand markings visible
Applications
External SCSI enclosures like this were standard equipment in the 1990s and early 2000s, used alongside workstations and servers from Apple, Sun Microsystems, SGI, HP, and other SCSI-centric platforms of that era. The 50-pin Centronics interface — sometimes called SCSI-1 or narrow SCSI — was the dominant connector standard before 68-pin Wide SCSI and LVD became common in the late 1990s. The dual-port daisy-chain design allows multiple SCSI devices to be strung together on a single bus, a core feature of the SCSI standard. Today these enclosures are still useful for legacy system maintenance, data recovery from older SCSI drives, and vintage computing hobbyists running period-correct workstation setups. Compatible with any 3.5" 50-pin SCSI hard drive using standard Molex power and 50-pin data connectors.
This unbranded SCSI External Hard Drive Enclosure has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. The exterior shows light wear consistent with normal use — the beige plastic has some scuffing and minor yellowing on the top surfaces. The two rear 50-pin Centronics SCSI connectors appear intact with no visibly bent or damaged pins. The internal bay is empty (no hard drive is included), and the built-in power supply and internal wiring are present and intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Unbranded |
Model: |
50-Pin SCSI External Enclosure |
Type: |
External Hard Drive Enclosure |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Connector Type: |
50-Pin Centronics (x2, daisy-chain) |
Number of Drive Bays: |
1 |
Compatible Drive Size: |
3.5" |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Power Supply: |
Built-In Internal PSU |
Power Connector: |
IEC C14 (standard 3-prong AC inlet) |
Cooling: |
Rear-mounted cooling fan |
Drive Included: |
No — enclosure only |
Color: |
Beige/Cream with blue corner bumpers |
SKU: |
27282 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Unknown |
Condition Notes: |
This unbranded SCSI External Hard Drive Enclosure has been inspected and is in good used condition, pulled from a working environment. Shows light scuffing and minor yellowing. Internal bay is empty — no drive included. SCSI connectors intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |