Startech eSATAp / eSATA USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP

The S251SMU33EP USB 3.0 / eSATAp drive enclosure turns a 2.5in SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into an external portable hard drive that can connect to any USB or eSATA-enabled computer system.

For fast performance and efficient data transfers when connected through eSATA, the enclosure supports full SATA III transfer speeds -- up to 6 Gbps. For universal compatibility, the S251SMU33EP can be connected through USB 3.0 with transfer speeds up 5 Gbps plus support for UASP, which delivers performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

Designed for maximum portability, the S251SMU33EP doesn't require an external power adapter when connected to an eSATAp (USB + eSATA combo) host port.

The 2.5in enclosure supports the fastest drive technologies including SATA III (6 Gbps), hybrid drives and solid state drives (SSD), saving you time by ensuring you're getting the most out of your drive performance.

To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S251SMU33EP supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows(R), Apple(R) OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS(TM).

The S251SMU33EP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel(R) Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Connector(s) Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle Host Connectors Power eSATA (11 pin, eSATA/USB, 5V) Receptacle USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) Female Environmental 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) Hardware Bus Type USB 3.0 & eSATA Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1153E
ASMedia - ASM1456 Compatible Drive Types SATA Drive Installation Fixed Drive Size 2.5in Fan(s) No Interface eSATA USB 3.0 Number of 2.5 inch bays 1 Number of Drives 1 Indicators LED Indicators Power/Activity Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 0.3 kg [0.6 lb] Performance Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 2TB 7200 RPM hard drives Maximum Data Transfer Rate 6 Gbps - eSATA
5 Gbps - USB 3.0 Type and Rate eSATA (6 Gbps) USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s UASP Support Yes Physical Characteristics Color Silver Enclosure Type Aluminum and Plastic Max Drive Height 9.5 mm [0.4 in] Product Height 16 mm [0.6 in] Product Length 125 mm [4.9 in] Product Weight 96 g [3.4 oz] Product Width 77 mm [3 in] Power Plug Type H Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required What's in the Box Included in Package eSATA cable Installation screws (with screw driver) Instruction manual Phillips head screw driver USB 3.0 Cable USB 3.0/eSATAp 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure USB to DC power adapter