My experiences relate to 2.5 "SATA hard disks under Windows XP. The identification of disks I never had any problems. My main purpose is to create a hot copy of the hard drive of the notebook's used by drive-to-drive copying means" DriveImage XML ". As a result, I have a spare hard drive with the current system status are available that I just need to install in a crash the laptop hard drive. While copying is in progress for several hours, there was never this trailer or crashes. Sharkoon DriveLink has thus proven to be ideally suited for long-term use with me.
Although I use one of the supplied silicone cases, but rather whether this is a gimmick than a real need, I do not dare to judge. For me, the Sharkoon DriveLink is certainly a first-class resource.