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Satechi's DotDisk tackles the thermal throttling problem that plagues most compact drive enclosures.

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Large file transfers have a habit of starting fast and finishing slow, and thermal throttling is typically to blame. Satechi’s new DotDisk SSD enclosure addresses that with a built-in microfan to keep your drive cool under load.

A built-in fan solves the problem passive cooling can’t

Most compact SSD enclosures rely on their metal shell alone to shed heat. That works fine for short bursts, but sustained transfers, large video exports, or back-to-back backups generate enough heat to trigger throttling, cutting speeds mid-transfer. The DotDisk pairs a microfan with a thermal pad to actively pull heat away from the drive, maintaining consistent speeds throughout longer workloads.…