Introduction

This USB 3.1 (10Gbps) hard drive enclosure is a spare SATA drive enclosure for use with the [%product id="S251BU31REM" text="StarTech.com S251BU31REM"%] Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay for 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD.

Add swappable storage capability

This SATA to USB enclosure can be used as an extra hard drive enclosure for the hot-swap bay in order to provide multiple enclosures that can be swapped in and out of a main computer system. It's perfect for adding drives for backup rotations, and data recovery strategies. 

Take your data with you

If you need access to your data outside of the office, you can use the enclosure as a standard USB 3.1 (10Gbps) enclosure -- a powerful external storage solution when you need access to your files while you're on the road.

The enclosure includes a Micro-USB to USB-A and a Micro-USB to USB-C cable, so you can plug the enclosure into your laptop and access your data anywhere you go.

The S251BU31REMD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features

• Spare 2.5" hard drive enclosure for the S251BU31REM hot-swap bay
• Access your data offline with a portable USB 3.1 (10Gbps) drive enclosure
• One USB-C to Micro-USB cable and one USB-A to Micro-USB cable included for compatibility with your USB-C and USB-A laptop
• Durable aluminum construction for the drive enclosure
• Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0Gbps) drives
• Supports 2.5" form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD)

Specification

Drive Connectors: SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle

Host Connectors: SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Plug

USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F)

Humidity: Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH

Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH

Interface: SATA

Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB 3.1 Gen 2

Number of Drives: 1

Drive Size: 2.5in

Compatible Drive Types: SATA

Drive Installation: Removable

Supported Drive Height(s): 5mm

7mm

9.5mm

Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1351

LED Indicators: Power(Green)

Activity(Red)

Shipping (Package) Weight: 0.3 kg [0.6 lb]

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps

Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s

UASP Support: Yes

TRIM Support: Yes

4Kn Support: Yes

SATA III (6 Gbps)

Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM.

MTBF: 100,000 Hrs

Color: Black

Enclosure Type: Aluminum and Plastic

Max Drive Height: 9.5 mm [0.4 in]

Product Length: 132.8 mm [5.2 in]

Product Width: 79.1 mm [3.1 in]

Product Height: 15.9 mm [0.6 in]

Product Weight: 122 g [4.3 oz]

Power Source: USB-Powered

OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required

Included in Package: 2.5" SATA enclosure

USB-C to Micro-B cable

USB-A to Micro-B cable

set of drive-mounting hardware

quick-start guide