StarTech 2.5" IDE Hard Drive Enclosure - Supports UASP - Aluminum - IDE and SATA - USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure - External Drive
Turn a 2.5" SATA III or IDE HDD / SSD into an external hard drive that connects to your computer through USB 3.0 with UASP - 2.5" hard drive enclosure - SATA 2.5 hard drive enclosure - IDE HDD/SSD enclosure - USB to IDE enclosure - 2.5 inch enclosure
SKU
UNI251BMU33
Category
Drive Cabinets
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SKU
UNI251BMU33
Category
Drive Cabinets
Overview
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.
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Highlights
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
Compatible with PATA / IDE (66/100/133 Mbps) drives
USB powered
Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5 Gbps / 480 Mbps / 1.5 Mbps)
Plug-and-play installation
Specifications
Package Contents
USB 3.0 SATA/IDE 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
1 x USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B Cable
4 x Installation Screws
1 x Screw Driver
1 x Instruction Manual
Host Interface
USB 3.0 Micro-B
Product Type
Drive Enclosure
Manufacturer Part Number
UNI251BMU33
Packaged Quantity
1
Limited Warranty
2 Year
Weight (Approximate)
4.60 oz
Form Factor
External
Manufacturer
StarTech.com
Product Name
USB 3.0 SATA/IDE 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
Brand Name
StarTech.com
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Height
0.7"
Width
3.1"
Depth
4.9"
Environmentally Friendly
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Number of Total Expansion Bays
1
Number of Hard Drives Supported
1
Number of Solid State Drive Supported
1
Number of 2.5" Bays
1
Drive Interface
SATA/600
UASP Support
Yes
Product Color
Black
Product Material
Aluminum
Environmental Compliance
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
