StarTech 2.5in USB 3.0 External SATA Hard Drive Enclosure w/ UASP

The S2510BPU33 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP lets you connect a 2.5in SATA III hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) through an available USB port.  The enclosure delivers optimal performance with a USB 3.0 connection, but is backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 host connections as well. Enhanced with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this 2.5" SATA III enclosure performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only Transport), UASP reduces latency, significantly increasing transfer speeds and reducing processor usage to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP testing results below for further details. With support for SATA I/II/III, and large capacity drives (tested up to 1TB) this HDD enclosure is compatible with virtually any 2.5in SATA hard drive, and greatly increases the storage/backup capabilities of your computer. For added portability the USB 3.0/SATA III enclosure features tool-less HDD installation, and requires no external power adapter. To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S2510BPU33 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows® (8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003), Apple® OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, and Google Chrome OS™. 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® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Packaging Information
Package Length	17.5 cm [6.9 in]
Package Width	13.5 cm [5.3 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	190 g [6.7 oz]
Performance
Max Drive Capacity	Currently tested with up to 1TB 5400 RPM hard drives
RAID	No
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
	USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support	Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color	Black
Material	Plastic
Max Drive Height	9.5 mm [0.4 in]
Product Height	1.5 cm [0.6 in]
Product Length	13.2 cm [5.2 in]
Product Width	88 mm [3.5 in]
Weight of Product	72 g [2.5 oz]
Power
Power Source	USB-Powered
Software
OS Compatibility	OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements	Available USB port
What's in the Box
Included in Package	18" USB 3.0 Cable
	2.5" USB 3.0 to SATA III HDD Enclosure
	HDD Pad
	Product Manual
Packaging Information
Package Height	42 mm [1.7 in]
Indicators
LED Indicators	Power & Activity
Hardware
Number of Drives	1
Interface	USB 3.0
Fan(s)	No
Drive Size	2.5in
Drive Installation	Fixed
Compatible Drive Types	SATA
Chipset ID	ASMedia - ASM1053
Environmental
Humidity	Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH
Connector(s)
Host Connectors	USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed)
Drive Connectors	SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)