The black 2.5” USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for SATA HDD from StarTech transforms a 2.5" SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) HDD or SSD into a portable storage solution. This enclosure is suitable for storing digital multimedia and connects to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1) for maximum data transfer rates of 480 Mb/s. The large capacity drives tested with up to 1 TB can be used to enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities. The external hard drive enclosure also includes a USB Y-cable, which eliminates the need for an external power adapter when both USB male connectors are connected to the host computer.
Highlights
Supports 2.5" form factor SATA HDD and SSD
Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gb/s) drives
High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, with transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s
Light-weight, durable aluminum construction
Power/activity LED
Powered directly from the USB ports
Compact, portable design
Includes a protective carrying pouch
Advantages
Compact, aluminum chassis construction for a light-weight and easily portable storage solution with optimal heat dissipation characteristics
USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s and ability to draw power from up to 2 USB ports, means fast access without reliance on an external power source
Free lifetime technical support
Applications
Create a fast, ultra-portable external storage solution for laptops or netbooks
Add-on storage to any USB enabled computer system
Backup data to an external storage device
Retrieve data from old laptop drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space