Hard Drive Enclosure for 3.5in SATA Drives - USB 3.0
S3510SMU33

Overview
Turn a 3.5" SATA Hard Drive into a UASP-supported USB 3.0 External Hard Drive


Features
Compliant with USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Transport Specifications Lightweight and durable aluminum enclosure SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant host interface supporting data transfer rates up to 5Gbps Backward compatible with high Speed USB 2.0 host interface, with transfer rates up to 480Mbps Power/Activity LED indicator Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible

Description
The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure enables you to connect a 3.5in SATA hard drive through an available USB port.
With support for UASP, the enclosure performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP testing results below for further details.
The HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage/backup capabilities of your computer, with support for SATA I/II/III hard drives at capacities of up to 4TB. Plus, the enclosure features high-quality aluminum construction and a stylish silver design that looks great in any application.
To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S3510SMU33 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Windows, OSX, Linux and Google Chrome.
The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 HDD enclosure is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com 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.


The StarTech.com Advantage
Save time, with file transfers up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host Maximum durability, with aluminum housing

Applications
Take advantage of new laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 (UASP) connectivity Turn a high capacity SATA hard drive into portable, external storage Create a fast, portable external storage solution for desktops, laptops or ultrabooks Upgrade from a USB 2.0 drive enclosure to faster USB 3.0 Add on extra storage to almost any USB-enabled computer system Share large files between computers quickly and securely without a network Retrieve data from an old SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space

Specifications
Drive ConnectorsSATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle Host ConnectorsUSB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female HumidityOperation Humidity : 10% ~ 90% RHHumidityStorage Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature-10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) Chipset IDASMedia - ASM1153E Compatible Drive TypesSATA Drive InstallationFixed Drive Size3.5in Fan(s)No InterfaceUSB 3.0 Number of Drives1 LED IndicatorsPower & Activity Package Height10.6 cm [4.2 in] Package Length22 cm [8.7 in] Package Width13.5 cm [5.3 in] Shipping (Package) Weight797 g [28.1 oz] Max Drive CapacityNo maximum currently known; tested with up to 14TB 7200 RPM hard drive. RAIDNo Type and RateSATA III (6 Gbps) ''USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s UASP SupportYes ColorSilver MaterialAluminum and Plastic Product Height11.5 cm [4.5 in] Product Length19.1 cm [7.5 in] Product Width31.4 mm [1.2 in] Weight of Product321 g [11.3 oz] Center Tip PolarityPositive Input Current0.6 A Input Voltage100 - 240 AC Output Current2 A Output Voltage12V DC Power Consumption (In Watts)24 Power SourceAC Adapter Included OS CompatibilityOS independent; No software or drivers required System and Cable RequirementsAvailable USB port Included in Package3.5" USB 3.0 SATA III HDD Enclosure ''HDD Stand ''Product Manual ''Screw Kit ''Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP / UK / EU / ANZ) ''USB 3.0 Cable (1m)