Startech Uni251bmu33 Usb 3.0 Sataide 2.5in Hddssd Enclosure

Features

Broad drive compatibility with support for 2.5in IDE and SATA HDD / SSD
Optimal performance with SATA III & UASP support
Maximum portability with a small footprint and no external power adapter required
Supports both IDE & SATA 2.5in form factor drives
Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
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.

Connector(s)
Drive Connectors IDE (44 Pin, EIDE/PATA, 2.5" HDD) Female

SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) Female
Environmental
Humidity 0% ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Hardware
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID JMicron - JMS330, JMB565
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) SATA & IDE
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size 2.5in
Interface USB 3.0
Number of 2.5 inch bays 1
Number of Drives 1
Indicators
LED Indicators Drive Power / Activity
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 232 g [8.2 oz]
Performance
Hot Swap Capability No
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 2TB 7200 RPM hard drives
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps
Port Multiplier No
RAID No
Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps)

USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Max Drive Height 9.5 mm [0.4 in]
Product Height 17 mm [0.7 in]
Product Length 125 mm [4.9 in]
Product Weight 128 g [4.5 oz]
Product Width 80 mm [3.1 in]
Power
Power Source USB-Powered
Software
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
What's in the Box
Included in Package Installation screws

Instruction manual

Screw driver

USB 3.0 SATA/IDE 2.5” Hard Drive Enclosure

USB 3.0 Y cable