Description
Turn a 2.5" SATA III HDD / SSD into an external hard drive that can connect to your computer through either eSATAp at 6 Gbps, or USB 3.0 with UASP at 5 Gbps. 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.
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, Apple OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS.
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 Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- StarTech.com eSATAp/eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure - 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure - Portable HDD/SDD w/ UASP (S251SMU33EP) - storage enclosure - SATA 6Gb/s - eSATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0
- Device Type
- Storage enclosure - external
- Bus Type
- eSATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0
- Colour
- Silver
- Expansion Bays
- 1 x internal - 2.5"
- Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
- 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 6 Gbit/s
- Supported Devices
- Hard drive
- Max Storage Devices Qty
- 1
- Product Material
- Aluminium / plastic
- Power Source
- USB bus
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 7.7 cm x 12.5 cm x 0.95 cm
- Weight
- 96 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
- Designed For
- P/N: HB30C1A1CPD, HB30C3AGEPD, HB30C3APD, HB30C3APDW, HB30C4AB, HB30C4ABW, HB30C4AFPD, HB30C4AFS, SATDUP11IMG, ST43004UA, ST4300MINI, ST73007UA, TB2DOCK4K2DP, USB3SMDOCK4K, USB3VDOCKD
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Storage enclosure - external
- Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
- 2.5"
- Host Bus
- eSATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0
- Product Material
- Aluminium / plastic
- Colour
- Silver
Storage Controller
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 6 Gbit/s
- Supported Devices
- Hard drive
- Max Storage Devices Qty
- 1
- Processor
- ASMedia ASM1153E / ASM1456
Expansion / Connectivity
- Bays
- 1 x internal - 2.5"
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6Gb/s - SATA combo
- Connections
- 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s - 11 pin USB/eSATA , 1 x USB 3.0 - 10 pin Micro-USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Screwdriver
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB cable - external , 1 x eSATA cable - external , 1 x USB power adapter - external
- Features
- USB powered, LED indicator, UASP transfer protocol, tested with up to 2TB 7200 RPM 2.5" hard drives
- Mounting Kit
- Included
- Compliant Standards
- FCC, RoHS
Power
- Power Source
- USB bus
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 7.7 cm
- Depth
- 12.5 cm
- Height
- 0.95 cm
- Weight
- 96 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 10 - 90%
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- P/N: HB30C1A1CPD, HB30C3AGEPD, HB30C3APD, HB30C3APDW, HB30C4AB, HB30C4ABW, HB30C4AFPD, HB30C4AFS, SATDUP11IMG, ST43004UA, ST4300MINI, ST73007UA, TB2DOCK4K2DP, USB3SMDOCK4K, USB3VDOCKD
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