
Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5in SATA Drives - USB
3.0
Product ID: S3510SMU33
The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure enables you to connect a 3.5in SATA hard drive through
an available USB port.
With support for UASP, the enclosure performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when paired
with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP
testing results below for further details.
The HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage/backup capabilities of your
computer, with support for SATA I/II/III hard drives at capacities of up to 4TB. Plus, the enclosure
features high-quality aluminum construction and a stylish silver design that looks great in any application.
To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S3510SMU33 supports all of the leading
operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows® (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple® OSX
(10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS™.
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The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 HDD enclosure is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com 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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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Take advantage of new laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 (UASP)
connectivity
• Turn a high capacity SATA hard drive into portable, external storage
• Create a fast, portable external storage solution for desktops, laptops
or ultrabooks
• Upgrade from a USB 2.0 drive enclosure to faster USB 3.0
• Add on extra storage to almost any USB-enabled computer system
• Share large files between computers quickly and securely without a
network
• Retrieve data from an old SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into
additional external storage space
Features
• Compliant with USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Transport
Specifications
• Lightweight and durable aluminum enclosure
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant host interface supporting data
transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• Backward compatible with high Speed USB 2.0 host interface, with
transfer rates up to 480Mbps
• Power/Activity LED indicator
• Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
• Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1053 - 6G
Compatible Drive Types SATA
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size 3.5in
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.0
Number of Drives 1
Performance Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 4TB 7200 RPM hard drive
RAID No
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support Yes
Connector(s) Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Notes /
Requirements
System and Cable Requirements Available USB port
Indicators LED Indicators 1 - Power & Activity
Power Center Tip Polarity Positive
Input Current 0.6 A
Input Voltage 100 ~ 240 AC
Output Current 2 A
Output Voltage 12 DC
Power Consumption (In Watts) 24
Power Source AC Adapter Included
Environmental Humidity Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Color Silver
Enclosure Type Aluminum and Plastic
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Product Height 4.5 in [115.4 mm]
Product Length 7.5 in [191.5 mm]
Product Weight 11.4 oz [324 g]
Product Width 1.2 in [31.4 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 1.7 lb [0.8 kg]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - 3.5” USB 3.0 SATA III HDD Enclosure
1 - Screw Kit
1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA / UK / EU)
1 - USB 3.0 Cable (1m)
1 - HDD Stand
1 - Product Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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