StarTech - SAT1810U2 - 1.8in USB to Micro SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

The SAT1810U2 external hard drive enclosure lets you turn a 1.8-inch Micro SATA SSD or HDD into a portable, external storage solution, connected through USB 2.0 to a netbook, laptop or desktop computer.

This sturdy, yet lightweight HDD enclosure offers a cost-effective way to create an ultra portable storage solution that is completely powered by the USB host connection, eliminating the need for additional power outlets or adapters.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Compact, lightweight, portable design features aluminum side panels, providing greater protection for the installed drive
• Powered by USB only, this enclosure can be connected to any USB 2.0 equipped laptop, netbook or desktop without requiring a power connection
• Fully hot-swap and plug-and-play compatible, this enclosure can be connected to any computer without having to reboot or install software or drivers

Features

• Supports 1.8" form factor hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
• Durable and light-weight aluminum side panels
• Powered directly from the USB port(s)
• Supports 8mm and 5mm height drives
• High Speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface, with support for transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
• Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
• Supports USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specifications
• Supports SATA power saving Partial and Slumber modes
• Plug-and-Play and Hot-swap compatible

Applications

• Turn a 1.8in Micro SATA hard drive into a portable USB 2.0 external storage solution
• Backup and archive data from a laptop, netbook hard drive
• Create a very compact and portable hard drive for use between multiple locations