Hello Ray, the device is designed for installation in a PC housing.
Of course, you can also operate it externally. With
SATA cable and external power supply.
Alternatively a 51/4 " housing.

I used this one before I permanently installed the drive
Icy Box IB-550StU3S (5.25", 3.5")
Where do you live? You can have it. A bit dusty, but it works.