StarTech.com 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure – Supports UASP – eSATAp or USB 3.0 – Aluminum – eSATA Enclosure – SSD/HDD

Super Savings Item! Save 31% on the StarTech.com 2.5'' External Hard Drive Enclosure â€“ Supports UASP â€“ eSATAp or USB 3.0 â€“ Aluminum â€“ eSATA Enclosure â€“ SSD/HDD by StarTech at The Connectors Book. MPN: S251SMU33EP. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. 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 transfersÂ when connected through eSATA, the enclosure supports full SATA III transfer

Product Description & Reviews

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. See our UASP testing results below. 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. 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 Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Features & Highlights

Versatile connectivity options, through either USB or eSATA/eSATAp
Maximum portability with a small footprint, and support for eSATAp
Saves time, with faster file transfers when used with a UASP-supported host
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
Compatible with USB 3.0 & eSATA/eSATAp computer systems and 2.5in hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure / USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure / eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure / USB 3.0 SATA Enclosure
Take advantage of laptops and desktops that feature eSATA connectivity

Additional Information

Manufacturer:	STARTECH.COM
Brand:	StarTech
Color:	Silver
Model:	S251SMU33EP
Part Number:	S251SMU33EP
Publisher:	STARTECH.COM
Studio:	STARTECH.COM
MPN:	S251SMU33EP
UPC:	723856187984
EAN:	0065030859219
Item Weight:	0.62 pounds
Item Size:	5.24 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches
Package Weight:	0.62 pounds
Package Size:	5.28 x 1.73 x 1.73 inches

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