StarTech.com S2510BMU33 USB 3.0 SATA III 2.5-Inch HDD/SSD Enclosure with UASP

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps - Provides a high-speed USB interface for transferring data from compatible SATA storage.
• UASP support - Can deliver up to 70% faster read performance than conventional USB 3.0 in StarTech's testing when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. 
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• SATA III 6 Gbps support - Lets compatible SATA III SSDs and HDDs operate through the enclosure without requiring an older SATA interface.
• 2.5-inch drive support - Provides a compact external-storage solution for compatible laptop-size SATA HDDs and SSDs.
• Up to 9.5 mm drive height - Accommodates common 2.5-inch SATA drive thicknesses within the specified physical limit.
• USB bus powered - Draws power through USB, eliminating the need for a separate external power adapter.
• Aluminum and plastic construction - Provides a lightweight enclosure designed for portable IT and storage workflows.
• USB backward compatibility - Supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts, improving deployment flexibility with existing systems.
• SATA I/II/III compatibility - Allows the enclosure to work with multiple generations of compatible SATA drives.
• OS-independent operation - Requires no dedicated software or drivers, simplifying deployment across supported host environments.
• Power/activity LED - Provides a quick visual indication of enclosure activity.
• Included 18-inch USB cable and screw kit - Supplies the basic accessories needed for installation and host connection, reducing additional accessory procurement.
  

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Product ID / SKU: S2510BMU33
• Product type: 2.5-inch external SATA HDD/SSD enclosure
• Drive size: 2.5-inch
• Number of drives: 1
• Compatible drive type: SATA
• Drive interface SATA: I / SATA II / SATA III
• SATA transfer rate: Up to 6 Gbps
• Maximum drive height: 9.5 mm / 0.4 in
• Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB marketed interface: USB 3.0
• USB transfer rate: Up to 5 Gbps
• USB backward compatibility: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / USB 1.1
• UASP: Yes
• UASP performance claim: Up to 70% faster read speed than traditional USB 3.0 in StarTech testing with a UASP-enabled host
• RAID: No
• Drive installation: Fixed
• Chipset ASMedia: ASM1053-6G
• Host connector: USB Micro-B, 5 Gbps, 4.5W
• Drive connector: SATA 7-pin data + 15-pin power
• Power source: USB powered
• Input voltage: 5V DC
• Output voltage: 5V DC
• Power adapter: Not required
• LED: 1 × Power/Activity
• Fan: No
• Material: Aluminum and plastic

Why Choose This Product?

• Repurpose existing SATA storage - Converts compatible internal drives into externally accessible storage, helping organizations extend hardware utilization.
• Performance-oriented USB connectivity - USB 3.2 Gen 1 and UASP provide a stronger transfer path than basic USB storage enclosures. 
• Lower deployment complexity - USB bus power means no separate AC adapter is required.
• Broad interface compatibility - Supports SATA I, II and III drives and USB 3.x, 2.0 and 1.1 hosts, making it practical for mixed IT environments.
• Technician-friendly portability - At only 92 g, the enclosure is suited to mobile support, imaging, recovery and troubleshooting workflows.
• No driver dependency - OS-independent operation simplifies deployment across different computers without installing vendor-specific software.
• Professional support coverage - StarTech.com provides a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical assistance. 
• Better fit for 2.5-inch drives - Compared with StarTech's 3.5-inch S3510BMU33, the S2510BMU33 is the more compact choice when the storage media is a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD