StarTech USB 3.1 (10Gbps) 2.5in SSD/HDD Drive Enclosure w/ USB-C Cable

Take your valuable data with you wherever you go. This single drive enclosure for 2.5ﾔ SSDs/HDDs lets you utilize the USB-C port on your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1, or other device to add ultra-fast, ultra-portable data storage.

Tool-free and lightweight for ultimate portability The enclosureﾒs compact design and lightweight construction provides a highly portable solution for adding external data storage to any device with USB-C™. It tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case for portable storage, and itﾒs completely tool-free so you can install your drives quickly on the fly. The enclosure is powered directly from the USB port, with no external power required, so thereﾒs no need to carry along an adapter.

Connect with ease through USB-C The drive enclosure comes with a USB-C to Micro B cable. The USB Type-C connector is small and reversible, which makes for easier insertions. You can connect the USB-C plug quickly with either side facing up, which means less risk of damaging your ports and less frustration. Maximize the performance of your 2.5ﾔ SATA drives With support for SATA I, II and III and large capacity drives (tested with hard drives up to 2TB), this USB-C enclosure is compatible with virtually any 2.5in. SATA hard drive or solid-state drive. The enclosure delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance with data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, letting you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. Itﾒs also enhanced with UASP, which increases read and write speeds, to utilize the full potential of your SATA III drives. Harness the speed of USB 3.1

USB 3.1 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10Gbps - twice the capability of USB 3.0 technology. The S251BPU31C3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Hardware
Fan(s)	No
Interface	USB 3.1 Gen 2
Number of Drives	1
Indicators
LED Indicators	Power & Activity
Packaging Information
Package Height	43 mm [1.7 in]
Package Length	13.7 cm [5.4 in]
Package Width	17.8 cm [7 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	180 g [6.4 oz]
Performance
4Kn Support	Yes
Max Drive Capacity	Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	10 Gbps
TRIM Support	Yes
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
	USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 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	69 g [2.4 oz]
Power
Power Source	USB-Powered
Software
OS Compatibility	OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.
What's in the Box
Included in Package	drive cushion
	quick start guide
	USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA HDD enclosure
	USB-C to Micro B cable - 20.25 inches
Hardware
Drive Size	2.5in
Drive Installation	Fixed
Compatible Drive Types	SATA
Chipset ID	ASMedia - ASM1351
Bus Type	USB 3.1 Gen 2
Environmental
Storage Temperature	-10ﾰC to 65ﾰC (14ﾰF to 149ﾰF)
Operating Temperature	0ﾰC to 40ﾰC (32ﾰF to 104ﾰF)
Humidity	Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH
Connector(s)
Other Interface(s)	USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Male
	USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Male
Host Connectors	USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Female
Drive Connectors	SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Female