
2.5in USB 3.0 SSD SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
StarTech ID: SAT2510BU32
The SAT2510BU32 2.5-inch SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure turns a normal 2.5-inch SATA
hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into a portable, external hard drive.
Connecting to a host computer through USB 3.0 with no external power required, this enclosure supports full
SuperSpeed USB data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps - 10x faster than the USB 2.0 standard, and is backward
compatible with older USB connections (USB 2.0). Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be used to
greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities.
Featuring a lightweight, portable design this USB 3.0 SATA HDD enclosure is constructed of aluminum, which
offers maximum durability and operating heat dissipation.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Take advantage of new laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 connectivity
Upgrade from a USB 2.0 drive enclosure to faster USB 3.0
Create a fast, portable external storage solution for desktops, laptops or netbooks
Add-on extra storage to almost any USB-enabled computer system
Backup important data to an external storage device for safe keeping/redundancy
Share large files between computers, quickly and securely, without a network
Retrieve data from an old 2.5" SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space
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Features
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant host interface, which supports transfer rates up to 5Gbps
Supports 2.5" form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
Powered directly from the USB port
Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, which supports rates up to 480Mbps
Power/Activity LED indicator
Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1051
Compatible Drive Types
(Type and Rate)
SATA
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size 2.5in
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.0
Number of Drives 1
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 1TB 5400 RPM hard drives
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
Type and Rate SATA II (3 Gbps)
UASP Support No
Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
OS Compatibility Windows® 8/8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64bit), Server 2008 (32/64), Vista(32/64),
Server 2003 (32/64) XP(32/64), 2000
Apple® Mavericks (10.9) OSX Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard
(10.6)
Linux
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Max Drive Height 0.4 in [9.5 mm]
Product Height 0.4 in [10 mm]
Product Length 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Weight 2.8 oz [78 g]
Product Width 3 in [75 mm]
LED Indicators 1 - Power/Activity
Power Source USB-Powered
Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Shipping (Package) Weight 6.7 oz [191 g]
Included in Package 1 - USB to SATA Enclosure
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Included in Package 1 - USB 3.0 Cable
Included in Package 1 - Tool Kit
Included in Package 1 - Protective Case
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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