Concerns of the Warp Drive 3.5" Over Heating

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Article ID
T4274-1430

Last Review
July 23, 2007

Products
Warp Drive 3.5"

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The Warp Drive 3.5" enclosure may become hot to the touch after being left on over an extended amount of time.

 

 

The Warp Drive aluminum enclosure is designed to dissipate the internal heat. Thus, the outside of the enclosure may have a higher temperature rating than the inside.

TRITTON has performed many tests on the enclosure with various hard drive manufacturers and capacities. The average highest temperature of the internal HD components reached was 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) over a time period of 24 hours. Our tests also show that the aluminum casing helps to decrease the ambient temperature of the hard disk; that is why the case will feel warm or hot to the touch.

Most hard drives operating temperature are within 55-65 degrees Celsius (131 degrees Fahrenheit). Please check your hard drive documentation for its operating temperature.

Currently, the Warp Drive does not automatically power down the hard disk after an extended amount of time. However, TRITTON has recognized the concern of this and will implement this feature into future revisions of the Warp Drive.

 

 

It is recommended to turn the Warp Drive AC off when not in use. Other Warp Drive features, such as the USB hub and card readers, are able to function when not powered (the USB hub then becomes a passive hub; some USB devices attached to it may require active hubs).

If you feel your hard drive may be overheating, please contact us and provide us with the exact hard drive manufacturer and model number information.