StarTech - SAT5210U2EEU - 5.25in Silver eSATA USB 2.0 to SATA Optical Drive Enclosure

This versatile drive enclosure offers a cost-effective way to turn any SATA II 3.5in hard drive (up to 1.5TB) or 5.25in optical drive (Blu-ray DVDRW, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW), into an external solution.

The drive enclosure can be connected to a host computer through either USB 2.0 or eSATA, and supports the full capability of both interfaces (maximum data transfer capability up to 3 Gbps with eSATA, up to 480 Mbps through USB 2.0).

To help ensure dependable drive operation, the enclosure provides a sturdy yet attractive aluminum casing and a 40mm fan to help keep the installed hard drive or optical drive cool./p>

Drives can be installed in the enclosure in minutes, and includes the added convenience of a stereo headphone jack for computer-free CD playback.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Support Blue Ray DVDRW drives
• Obtain transfer speeds up to 3 Gbps with eSATA, 480 Mbps with USB 2.0

Features

• Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Mac 9.0 & higher
• Stereo headphone jack for computer free CD playback
• Quick and easy installation
• Full plug and play support through USB 2.0 interface
• Equipped with USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces for maximum data transfer, and versatility
• Aluminum casing and 40mm fan for maximum heat dissipation
• Allows 3.5â?� SATA I/II (SATA 150/300) Hard Drives (including 1.5 terabyte) and 5.25â?� SATA Optical Drive in one enclosure.

Applications

• Turn any internal SATA I/II drive into an external DVD/CD drive or storage.
• Add external DVD/CD burning capability to notebooks and desktops with USB or eSATA connectivity.