Hot-Swappable 2.5 Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Enclosure – 16TB, Plug & Play Convenience
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About this product
This black, unbranded external enclosure supports a single 2.5-inch SATA drive with a maximum capacity of 16TB. It features a USB 3.0 interface, providing a data transfer rate of 5 Gigabits Per Second. Designed for plug-and-play convenience, it's hot-swappable and tool-free, making installation simple. The enclosure is made from rigid plastic, optimized for SSDs, and supports UASP SATA III, compatible with both desktop and laptop Windows hardware platforms.
Our take
For a budget-friendly way to turn an internal 2.5-inch SATA drive into an external one, this enclosure does the trick. The 5 Gigabits Per Second USB 3.0 speed is decent for most uses, though not the fastest available. I appreciate the hot-swappable and tool-free design, which makes swapping drives incredibly easy. The 16TB capacity support is impressive for a single bay. Just keep in mind the rigid plastic material might not offer the same premium feel or durability as metal enclosures, but it keeps the unit lightweight and affordable.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports 2.5 inch SATA drives up to 16TB
- USB 3.0 interface (5 Gbps)
- Hot-swappable and tool-free design
- Optimized for SSDs, supports UASP
Cons
- Enclosure made of rigid plastic
- Single drive capacity only
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 5 Gigabits Per Second
- Compatible Devices Desktop, Laptop
- Item Dimensions L X W X H 5.31"l X 2.91"w X 0.59"h
- Unit Count 1.0 Count
- Global Trade Identification Number 00819921011664
- Upc 739197162863 819921011664
Show all 26 specifications
- Item Length
- External Hard Drive Enclosure
- Product Dimensions
- 5.31"l X 2.91"w X 0.59"h
- Supported Devices Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Item Height
- External Hard Drive Enclosure
- Compatible Drive Size
- 2.5 in Drive
- Enclosure Material
- Plastic
- Features
- Hot-swappable, Tool free design, Easy installation, Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III, Plug and play, No drivers needed
- Unit Quantity
- 1.0 count
- Item Width
- External Hard Drive Enclosure
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Rigid Plastic
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 16 Tb
- Type
- Case/Enclosure
- Hardware Interface
- Usb
- Hardware Platform
- Windows
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5 Inches
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB 2.0
- Item Weight
- 2 Ounces
