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Is there such a thing as a dual bay "fanless" external hard drive enclosure?
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I found one, but it's interface is USB 2.0. If you want others, it may limit the choices, assuming there are any others. 
As per the drives getting too hot, it will depend on the drive even more than the enclosure. For example, you might want to consider a Green drive (low power, and runs at lower rpm, all resulting in a cooler drive). The downside is overall throughput is reduced, but USB 2.0 isn't the fastest interface to begin with.
As per the drives getting too hot, it will depend on the drive even more than the enclosure. For example, you might want to consider a Green drive (low power, and runs at lower rpm, all resulting in a cooler drive). The downside is overall throughput is reduced, but USB 2.0 isn't the fastest interface to begin with.
Yeah, I should've been clearer.
But the interface will make a difference if another type is selected, particularly eSATA. 
Those are rare, but I did locate one. WD My Book Studio II (2TB).I am looking for the exact same mystical enclosure. If you find it, let me know
Plenty with a fan though, and not a bad idea to have. Some are quiet enough, and worst case, you can replace them if you've the inclination.
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I know.nanofrog, that enclosure already has drives in it
I didn't see one that didn't. They may exist, but seem on the rare side, and would require a lot of searching around to locate.
So either patience is in order, use one with drives already in it, or get an enclosure that uses a fan.
Up to you.