StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP - Portable External SSD / HDD

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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP - Portable External 2.5" SATA or IDE SSD / HDD
The UNI251BMU33 Universal 2.5in Drive Enclosure lets you turn a 2.5in SATA or IDE hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) into a portable USB 3.0 storage solution.

This versatile enclosure offers a simple solution for re-purposing 2.5in HDDs and SSDs that are no longer in use into convenient external storage. Since the enclosure supports either legacy IDE or SATA drives, you can rest assured that you’ll have the correct option on-hand when it’s time to swap another drive in, without having to worry about compatibility.

To get the most from your SATA III drives and ensure maximum performance and speed, the UNI251BMU33 is enhanced with UASP support. When paired with a UASP-enabled host controller, the enclosure delivers transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

Perfect for carrying your external drive along with your laptop, the UNI251BMU33 is USB-powered, so you won’t need to carry around an external power adapter. Plus, the enclosure features a small-footprint design, making it a great solution for on-the-go laptop and desktop users who want to add storage to their computer without taking up much space.

The UNI251BMU33 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

The StarTech.com Advantage
- Broad drive compatibility with support for 2.5in form factor IDE and SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD)
- Time-saving file transfer speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host device
- Maximum portability with a small footprint and USB power

StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP - Portable External SSD / HDD Specifications

Storage
Number of storage drives supported1
Storage drive size2.5"
Supported storage drive interfacesIDE, Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported storage drive heights9.5 mm
Maximum storage capacity2 TB
Hot-swapNo
Ports & interfaces
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectivityYes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB connector genderFemale
USB ports quantity1
Technical details
Plug and PlayYes
MaterialAluminium
LED indicatorsActivity, Power
Hot-swapNo
Data transfer rate6 Gbit/s
Product colourBlack
ChipsetJMicron - JMS330, JMB565
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Maximum storage capacity2 TB
Harmonized System (HS) code84733080
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product typeHDD/SSD enclosure
CertificationCE, FCC
MaterialAluminium
LED indicatorsActivity, Power
Product colourBlack
Performance
UASP supportYes
Port multiplierNo
Plug and PlayYes
Data transfer rate6 Gbit/s
ChipsetJMicron - JMS330, JMB565
Power
Power source typeUSB
Packaging data
Package weight236 g
Package width161 mm
Package depth131 mm
Package height32 mm
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Weight128 g
Width80 mm
Depth125 mm
Height17 mm
Package weight236 g
Package width161 mm
Package depth131 mm
Package height32 mm
Packaging content
Screws includedYes
ManualYes
Screwdriver includedYes
Cables includedUSB
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733080