StarTech - SAT2510BU2E - 2.5in Black eSATA USB External Hard Drive Enclosure for SATA HDD

This eSATA/USB External Hard Drive Enclosure transforms virtually any 2.5" SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drive or solid state drive (SSD) into a cost-effective portable storage solution.

Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure connects to a host computer using USB 2.0 or eSATA with support for data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps (using eSATA) or 480Mbps (through USB 2.0). Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be used to greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities.

A truly portable solution, the compact hard drive enclosure features lightweight yet durable aluminum construction, as well as a small form factor design that fits perfectly into your pocket or notebook bag when not in use. To eliminate the hassle of having to find a power outlet when you are ready to back up data or load your stored files, the USB/eSATA enclosure offers USB-powered operation, requiring no external power supply.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Choose between eSATA or USB 2.0 connectivity depending on host system configuration/capabilities
• A compact, aluminum chassis makes for a light-weight and easily portable storage solution with optimal heat dissipation characteristics that's powered over USB
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• SATA revision 2 compliant eSATA host interface, with supported transfer rates up to 3 Gbps
• High Speed USB 2.0 host interface, with supported transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
• Powered directly from the USB port
• Light-weight and durable aluminum chassis
• Power/Activity LED indicator
• Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives
• Supports 2.5" form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD)
• Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
• Includes a protective carrying pouch

Applications

• 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
• Share large files between computers quickly and securely without a network
• Retrieve data from old SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space