
Drive Enclosure for 2.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - USB-A, USB-C
StarTech ID: S251BU31315
This USB 3.1 Gen 2 single-drive enclosure gives you an ultra-fast, portable external storage solution for 2.5”
hard drives or solid-state drives up to 15 mm in height. The enclosure provides quick access to your data
wherever you go and it lets you retain your data after an upgrade to a new SSD or HDD in your computer.
Ultra-fast performance
The drive enclosure lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and HDDs. USB 3.1 Gen 2 also
gives you greater bandwidth and speeds up to 10Gbps for ultra-fast access to your data. IT professionals,
medical personnel, researchers, creative professionals and anyone else who needs easy access to their data on
the go will benefit from this portable drive enclosure. The enclosure lets you quickly access your data, to browse
your files and edit your documents.
The enclosure also provides you with easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning, and data backups so
that you can safeguard your data at all times.
Versatile and compatible
Unlike most drive enclosures, which only support SATA SSDs and HDDs up to 9.5 mm in height, this enclosure
is compatible with virtually all 2.5" SATA drives up to 15 mm in height. Plus, it comes with a USB Type-C to
Micro-B cable, for connecting to newer USB-C enabled laptops, tablets, and phones. A USB Type-A to Micro-B
cable is also included to ensure backward compatibility with your existing USB 3.0 and 2.0 devices.
The enclosure is powered directly from the USB port on your device, which means no external power is
required. For portable storage, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it
anywhere -- from your home to the office, the hospital, the lab, or out in the field, so that you can access your
data wherever you go.
Protection for your data
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The enclosure is engineered with a sleek and durable aluminum housing to help keep your data safe and secure
wherever you go. Its aluminum housing and venting help to dissipate heat and passively cool the drive in order
to help prevent drive failure and data loss.
The S251BU31315 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Add portable external data storage to your USB-C or USB-A laptop or tablet using a 2.5 in. solid-state
drive or hard drive that ranges from 5 mm to 15 mm in height
Use your SATA SSDs/HDDs at maximum speed, by taking advantage of ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen 2
(10Gbps) connectivity
Back up your important data to an external storage device
Features
Turn a 2.5” drive into fast USB 3.1 external storage for your USB-C enabled tablet or laptop
Supports 5 mm - 15 mm drive height
Backward compatible, for use with your older USB 3.0 and 2.0 devices
Supports SATA I, II, III (up to 6Gbps)
Sleek, durable aluminum housing
Powered directly from the USB port
UASP support for enhanced performance
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 2
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1351
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) SATA
Drive Size 2.5in
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2
Number of Drives 1
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps
Type and Rate USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Female
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
LED Indicators 1 - Power & Activity
Power Source USB-Powered
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)
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Max Drive Height 0.6 in [15 mm]
Product Height 0.8 in [21.5 mm]
Product Length 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Weight 5.6 oz [160 g]
Product Width 3 in [77 mm]
Shipping (Package) Weight 7.8 oz [220 g]
Included in Package 1 - drive enclosure
Included in Package 1 - USB-C to Micro-B cable
Included in Package 1 - USB-A to Micro-B cable
Included in Package 1 - screwdriver
Included in Package 5 - drive-mount screws
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Included in Package 3 - enclosure screws
Included in Package 1 - quick-start guide
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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