Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure

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Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
Key Features
  • Fits 3.5" & 2.5" SATA Hard Drives
  • USB 3.0 Host Interface
  • Tool-Free Design, Easy to Install
  • Transfer Rates up to 625 MB/s
Quickly convert your internal 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard drive to a portable external storage device with the Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure. Designed for fast and easy use, you can quickly install and change out drives without the hassle of looking for a screwdriver or other tool. Simply slide your separately purchased SATA compatible drive into the enclosure's disk tray, making sure that the connectors fit snugly, then put the cover back on. That's it. Plug the included power adapter into the device and wall outlet to power up the device and use the USB cable to connect the enclosure to your compatible computer's USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port to transfer data at up to 625 MB/s, depending on the speed of the drive. The enclosure is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.
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Sabrent EC-KSL3 Overview

Quickly convert your internal 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard drive to a portable external storage device with the Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure. Designed for fast and easy use, you can quickly install and change out drives without the hassle of looking for a screwdriver or other tool. Simply slide your separately purchased SATA compatible drive into the enclosure's disk tray, making sure that the connectors fit snugly, then put the cover back on. That's it. Plug the included power adapter into the device and wall outlet to power up the device and use the USB cable to connect the enclosure to your compatible computer's USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port to transfer data at up to 625 MB/s, depending on the speed of the drive. The enclosure is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Its durable aluminum exterior helps to keep your drive protected while dissipating heat and the ABS interior absorbs shock and vibration. The bright LED status indicator shows when the drive is in use. This drive enclosure is designed to work with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems without requiring any additional software drivers or hardware.

USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.
UPC: 840025250420

Sabrent EC-KSL3 Specs

General
Number of Bays
1x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-B 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Physical
Material of Construction
ABS, Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.42 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 5.7 x 3.6"

Sabrent EC-KSL3 Reviews

Exactly what I needed

By Janice
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-07

Wasn't sure exactly which enclosure I needed, called BNH and the guy on the phone was excellent. He quickly understood what I wanted and told me the exact thing I needed to buy. I did and it was super easy to stick my internal hard drive in there. Connects easily and well

The build quality is good

By Timothy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-15

It's extremely simple all you have to do is put in the hard drive. If you got a new internal hard drive. The formatting is extremely simple it took me no less than a second. So hook it up. Ultimately it comes down to preference. Do you prefer enclosure. Or external hard drive.

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will this take an 18TB drive?

will this take an 18TB drive?
Asked by: Elliott
Please contact the manufacturer for more information. [email protected]
Answered by: Luiz O
Date published: 2024-05-07

Does this enclosure have a switch?

Does this enclosure have a switch?
Asked by: Harold
Yes, the Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure has a physical on/off switch.
Answered by: Zev
Date published: 2022-05-31

How do you connect this to a MacBook Pro and usbc ...

How do you connect this to a MacBook Pro and usbc port?
Asked by: William
To connect the Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure to a MacBook Pro with a USB-C/Thunderbolt port, you'd need a USB-A to USB-C adapter such as the Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Female to USB Type-C Male Adapter (B&H # PEAAFCM).
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-12-01

Will this accommodate a Samsung SSD drive?

Will this accommodate a Samsung SSD drive?
Asked by: Bob
Yes, the Sabrent 3.5"/2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure, B&H # SAECKSL3, can accommodate a Samsung SSD as long as it is a 2.5'' SATA SSD.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2024-11-25

Is this compatible with iron wolf hdd

Is this compatible with iron wolf hdd
Asked by: Gregory
Yes, this Sabrent enclosure can support Iron Wolf drives.
Answered by: Geoff
Date published: 2022-03-16

How easy is it to remove a drive? This is a big ...

How easy is it to remove a drive? This is a big problem with some other Sabrent enclosures.
Asked by: David
Inserting/removing a 3" drive requires some care to not damage the SATA connector, since you have to slide the drive in and out at an angle. It's easy, but you do need to be careful. A 2 just drops in, then slides back on the connector. Note that it's not "tool free." You need screws to secure the drive, and the package includes screws and a screwdriver. (The screws in my package were the wrong thread size, though.)
Answered by: Carl S
Date published: 2024-07-21

Does the power adaptor support UK 240V mains ...

Does the power adaptor support UK 240V mains voltage, and is it built in to the wall plug or separate?
Asked by: Stephen
The power adapter for the Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure is rated for 110-240VAC and is built into the wall plug.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2025-02-02
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