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StarTech 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure for Slim 7mm SATA III SSD/HDD
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StarTech 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP for Slim 7mm SATA III SSD/HDD

SKU: ST2510BPU337 MFR: S2510BPU337
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Key Features

  • Utilize this USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure for fast data transfers at up to 5 Gbps.
  • This enclosure supports UASP, ensuring optimal performance with your SATA III SSD/HDD drives.
  • Its compact design makes this 2.5" enclosure perfect for portable storage on the go!
  • Enjoy broad compatibility; this enclosure works seamlessly with any OS, no drivers needed.
  • Easily install your 7mm slim drive into this durable enclosure for added protection.
  • This enclosure is USB-powered, eliminating the need for an external power adapter.
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What is the benefit of UASP support in this hard drive enclosure?

The USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) support enables faster data transfer speeds. When used with a UASP-enabled host computer, it can deliver speeds up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0.

Is this hard drive enclosure compatible with my operating system?

Yes, this hard drive enclosure is designed to be compatible with a wide range of operating systems. It supports Microsoft Windows versions from XP to the latest releases, Apple OSX from 10.6 and above, Linux, and Google Chrome OS.

Do I need an external power source to use this hard drive enclosure?

No, this hard drive enclosure is powered directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power source. This makes it a convenient option for those who are often on the move.

Can I use this enclosure with any SATA drive?

This enclosure is specifically designed for slim 7mm SATA III SSDs/HDDs. It is compatible with SATA I/II/III drives for versatile use.

What does the Power/Activity LED indicator on the enclosure show?

The integrated Power/Activity LED indicator provides a visual status of your drive's operation. It lights up when the drive is powered on and in use, helping you monitor its activity.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2020-11-08T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

bought second cabinet because I thought broken

Hi there, I just received a second unit to replace the first I thought was broken but only now I discovered the even the second doesn't work. I downloaded your software but is not compatible with MacOs 10.15.

roberto

2020-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Enclosure keeps failing

I purchased this 5 bay eSATA / USB hot swap enclosure in October 2019 and now April 2020 the enclosure keep failing. It is not longer recognized by my NAS which I use for backups. I have to cycle the power in order for the NAS to recognize it again. During backups, the enclosure fails. I replaced the hard drives and still the problem exists.

Paul2020

2019-09-07T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not compatible with OSX10.14 & up

This enclosure does not work with OSX 10.14 & up. It's going between the drives that won't mount or the MBP that won't sleep, shutdown or reboot. Take your pick, either way it's an expensive paperweight if you are running anything above 10.14...

JoBoPo

2019-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Worked, for a while

I received this as a gift in december 2018. Since then the product worked flawlessly for a long period of time, until relatively recently. I started having issues when using it with a mac, and with nearly 2 TB of data across 5 HDD's all my drives became corrupted and wouldnt mount. Not understanding what was happening and being a fixer I tried everything I could think to get this back online, even going as far to hook up a different power supply. The dock will corrupt any mac drive that is connected for me, and in windows I get a read/write speed of 34MB/s both ways (USB 2.0 speed) I havent tried the esata I just prefer options and have only used USB 3.0. This unit has huge issues on a 3.1 port, will not consistently stay mounted, has a garbage read/write, the power cable failed, and Ive tried other USB cables without luck. A firmware update has not changed the behavior. Im not sure how the device went from issue free to borderline useless and a risk to my data in 6 months, but I refuse to even bother with a warranty. Startech makes good products and I trusted them but my unit has really made me feel like I might as well have thrown away $200+. Not looking for compensation, as Ill find a way to fix this myself. Just wish to make other buyers aware this thing may act up, and if it does dont bother troubleshooting just straight up return it. Overall build is solid otherwise. Its a product I was in love with until maybe a month ago.

Jasen

2019-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

AVOID! Doesn't Work on Mac Mojave or PC Win 10

I purchased a few years ago and used on mac Sierra perfectly for 4 independent drives. It has been really good and can't fault it. However Since update to mojave it just wont work even after reformatting drives. tech support says it should but no luck after trying everything as mentioned in other forums and Apple support. It wont even switch on on a windows 10 laptop with thunderbolt 2 (have tried it on 2 separate machines) or a mac mini with a thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter cable. Seems to be a firmware issue. I have just purchased an OWC 2 bay Thunderbolt 2 caddy and works first time, so that's the solution i'm afraid! Hope that helps others considering this for a newer machine. Look elsewhere.

johnski

2019-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great

Have owned this device for several years, and it just works. I'm extremely happy with this product.

Neve

2018-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Smallest USB 3 <> SATA enclosure

The enclosure works well. I get 252 MB/s transfer rate. And, it's very small. I only have one of these, but every one of my drive enclosures is made by StarTech. It's plastic, but I knew that when I purchased it. So, no loss in my review. The only thing I don't like is TRIM doesn't work with this enclosure.

awesome14

2018-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Painfully slow with RAID 0

Bought this enclosure to use as a RAID 0 large storage option. Unfortunately it is slower than the base drives by an order of magnitude (14-16MB per second throughput). do not purchase it if you are going to use it for RAID 0.

tomb

2018-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Enclosure

I use it with MacOS 10.13.4 in RAID mode for TimeMachine Backup. Works great. Unfortunately no firmware updater for MacOS X available :-(

MattMerz

2018-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great Drive But Doesn't Work with 5TB 2.5" Drives

I bought this last week. It's a nice case - compact, light, bus-powered, USB 3.0, takes 15mm 2.5" drives - exactly what I was wanting. Alas, it does not work with 5TB Seagate Barracuda 2.5" drives - and this was not obvious on the Amazon product page. I realise now that it has only been tested with 2TB drives. Gutted! Will there be a firmware update for it that will allow it to use 5TB drives?? I hope so!

Richard108

2017-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

A $496.99 brick - actually two $496.99 bricks!

I have two of these enclosures. They worked find with my Mac Pro late 2013 running Mac OSX Sierra. I upgraded to OSX High Sierra, and the eight drives in the two enclosures went MIA! Occasionally, a drive, or two or three, may mount, but after a few minutes it, or they, prematurely eject, hanging up my Mac Pro. One OWC and two Mobius enclosures work just fine with the Mac Pro and High Sierra, but not these StarTech 4-bay enclosures. No one seems to know why. If you plan on using this enclosure with a Mac Pro late 2013 running Mac OSX High Sierra, verify that the drives will mount reliably before you buy - or make sure the vendor will take back the enclosure if it, and the enclosed drives don't function as advertised.

aaprlore

2017-06-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Mighty fast box!

Bought this one just last week. It was the only one with JMicron 567 which has a 6Gbit eSATA bus. Performance difference between USB3 and and eSATA is negligeable. In contrast to the earlier model I bought, this one has proper hard drive cooling. It works seamlessley with Linux and Windows. Only issues I had: -Linux recognises drives in different order from numbering on enclosure. So I stuck a label with correct numbering on. -Allthough the trays have light-carriers alongside to cater for individual drive status leds, no leds are mounted in the backplane. So the only indicator are the drive activity leds on the front panel.

hainjedaf

2016-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A really nice compact and very reserved design. This is the only drive enclosure I could find that fit 2.5" HDDs and SSDs, with SATA 3 and USB3. Very please with this, coupled with two WD red dives it very fast and runs very cool. The only improvement I would make would be to add a quick release/open latch rather than screw entry.

DrZiodberh

2014-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

it is fast

very googd option fast and good Price but no software to manage hd password o r some thing like that.

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StarTech Hard Drive Enclosure Specifications

  • Chipset ID

    ASMedia - ASM1053 - 6G

  • Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate)

    SATA

  • Drive Installation

    Fixed

  • Drive Size

    2.5" / 63.50mm

  • Fans

    No

  • Number of Drives

    1

  • Max Drive Capacity

    Currently tested with up to 2TB 5400 RPM hard drives

  • RAID

    No

  • Type and Rate

    USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
    SATA III (6 Gbps)

  • UASP Support

    Yes

  • Drive Connectors

    1x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle

  • Host Connectors

    1x USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin; SuperSpeed) Female

  • OS Compatibility

    OS independent; No software or drivers required

  • LED Indicators

    1x Power & Activity

  • Power Source

    USB-Powered

  • Humidity

    10%RH to 95%RH

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F

  • Storage Temperature

    -10 to 65 deg. C / 14 to 149 deg. F

  • Enclosure Type

    Plastic

  • Max Drive Height

    0.3" / 7.62mm

  • Certifications

    RoHS Compliant
    CE
    FC

  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    0.4 x 5 x 3.1" / 10.16 x 127 x 78.74mm

  • Weight

    1.6oz / 45.36g

  • UPC Code

    065030855631

About StarTech Hard Drive Enclosure

If you're seeking a sleek and efficient way to enhance your data mobility and storage, look no further than this high-performance 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP support. Designed with precision for slim 7mm SATA III SSDs/HDDs, this enclosure offers a reliable and user-friendly solution for turning your internal drives into secure, portable external storage.

Crafted for optimal fit, the enclosure's compact, pocket-sized form factor ensures your 7mm drives are snugly secured, eliminating any internal movement that could occur in less precise enclosures. The durable construction is complemented by a tool-less installation process, allowing for effortless setup without the need for additional hardware.

This enclosure is not only compatible with SATA I/II/III drives, ensuring versatility across multiple drive specifications, but it also supports the advanced USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP), which significantly enhances transfer speed performance. When connected to a UASP-enabled host computer, you can experience data transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, making it an ideal choice for high-speed data management tasks.

The enclosure is conveniently powered directly from the USB port, which means there's no need for an external power source, making it a perfect travel companion for professionals on the move. The integrated Power/Activity LED indicator provides at-a-glance status updates, ensuring you're always informed of your drive's operation.

Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatibility enhance the user-friendly nature of this device, allowing for seamless integration with your existing workflow. It's designed to work harmoniously with a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows versions from XP through to the latest releases, Apple OSX from 10.6 and above, Linux, and Google Chrome OS.

The enclosure's performance is further optimized with UASP, which, in testing, demonstrates a remarkable 70% increase in read speed and a 40% increase in write speed over traditional USB 3.0 connections at peak performance. Additionally, UASP reduces processor resource load by up to 80%, ensuring efficient operation and allowing your computer to perform other tasks more effectively.

Whether you're looking to leverage the speed of new laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 connectivity, create a swift and portable external storage solution, or simply add extra storage to your USB-enabled computer system, this enclosure is engineered to meet your needs. It's also an excellent way to back up critical data, share large files between computers without a network, or repurpose an unused drive as additional external storage space.

Experience the advantage of a tailored design that provides the ideal operating environment for thin form-factor drives, coupled with the speed benefits of UASP Transfer Protocol. This 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure is a compact, high-performance storage solution that will elevate your data management to new heights.

StarTech Hard Drive Enclosure Features

  • High-performance 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP support for slim 7mm SATA III SSD/HDD
  • Compact, pocket-sized design with snug fit for 7mm drives, eliminating internal movement
  • Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for up to 70% faster data transfer speeds
  • Convenient USB-powered operation with Power/Activity LED indicator
  • Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible for seamless integration with existing workflows
  • Broad compatibility with various operating systems including Windows, OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

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Key Features

  • Utilize this USB 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure for fast data transfers at up to 5 Gbps.
  • This enclosure supports UASP, ensuring optimal performance with your SATA III SSD/HDD drives.
  • Its compact design makes this 2.5" enclosure perfect for portable storage on the go!
  • Enjoy broad compatibility; this enclosure works seamlessly with any OS, no drivers needed.
  • Easily install your 7mm slim drive into this durable enclosure for added protection.
  • This enclosure is USB-powered, eliminating the need for an external power adapter.

What's in the box:

  • StarTech 2.5 " USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP
  • USB 3.0 Cable
  • Installation Pad for 5mm Drives
  • Install Guide
  • StarTech 2 Year Warranty