USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE HDD / SSD Enclosure with UASP

Transform your storage capabilities with the USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE HDD/SSD Enclosure. This premium enclosure seamlessly converts your unused 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs into an easy-to-use portable USB 3.0 storage solution. Designed for versatility, it supports both legacy IDE and modern SATA drives, making it the perfect choice for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Compatible with SATA III drives, it boasts enhanced performance thanks to UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) support. When paired with a UASP-enabled host controller, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than standard USB 3.0, unlocking the full potential of your hard drives. Whether you’re backing up important files, transferring data, or repurposing an old hard drive, this enclosure simplifies the process. Additionally, the UNI251BMU33 is compatible with Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux, ensuring broad usability across multiple platforms. Equipped with a durable casing to protect your drives, it comes with a 2-year warranty backed by StarTech.com, as well as free lifetime technical support. Take advantage of this sleek, efficient, and powerful enclosure to meet all your data storage and transfer needs today with Smartfox NZ.

The UNI251BMU33 Universal 2.5in Drive Enclosure lets you turn a 2.5in SATA or IDE hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) into a portable USB 3.0 storage solution.

This versatile enclosure offers a simple solution for re-purposing 2.5in HDDs and SSDs that are no longer in use into convenient external storage. Since the enclosure supports either legacy IDE or SATA drives, you can rest assured that you€™ll have the correct option on-hand when it€™s time to swap another drive in, without having to worry about compatibility.

To get the most from your SATA III drives and ensure maximum performance and speed, the UNI251BMU33 is enhanced with UASP support. When paired with a UASP-enabled host controller, the enclosure delivers transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

The UNI251BMU33 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.