Now it's easier than ever to access your data wherever you go. This USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) single-drive enclosure for 2.5� solid-state or hard drives gives you an ultra-fast, portable external storage solution.

Photo of StarTech.com USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure (S251BPU313) on laptop bag showing easy portability

Light-weight and tool-free for easy portability

Engineered with a durable and lightweight housing, the enclosure tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case for portable storage. It�s completely tool-free so you can install your drives quickly on the fly.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB File Transfer Rates diagram shows USB 3.1 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps is twice the speed of USB 3.0 at5 Gbps

USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps � twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfer.

Powered directly from USB port

The enclosure connects easily to a host computer, with no external power required. It comes with a USB A to Micro B cable, providing backward compatibility with existing USB ports or hardware. It also provides UASP support for enhanced performance.

The S251BPU313 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Supports any operating system.
No additional drivers or software required.

Applications

Take advantage of new laptops and desktops with ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) connectivity
Create a fast, portable external storage solution for desktops, laptops or netbooks
Use your SATA SDD/HDDs at maximum speed
Back up important data to an external storage device
Share large files between computers quickly and securely without a network
Retrieve data from old SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space

Product Numbers

TechData Dis	11805179
ASI Distribution USA	171304
D and H	S251BPU313
Ingram Micro USA	1C7593
Synnex US	STA-S251BPU313
UPC Code	065030861946

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Warranty Information

Warranty

2 Years

Hardware

Bus Type

USB 3.1 Gen 2

Chipset ID

ASMedia - ASM1351

Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate)

SATA

Drive Installation

Fixed

Drive Size

2.5in

Fan(s)

Interface

USB 3.1 Gen 2

Number of Drives

Performance

Max Drive Capacity

Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbps

Type and Rate

USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s

SATA III (6 Gbps)

UASP Support

Yes

Connector(s)

Drive Connectors

1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Female

Host Connectors

1 - USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin; Gen 2; 10 Gbps) Female

Software

OS Compatibility

OS independent; No software or drivers required

Indicators

LED Indicators

1 - Power & Activity

Power

Power Source

USB-Powered

Environmental

Humidity

Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH

Operating Temperature

0�C to 40�C (32�F to 104�F)

Storage Temperature

-10�C to 65�C (14�F to 149�F)

Physical Characteristics

Color

Black

Enclosure Type

Plastic

Max Drive Height

0.4 in [9.5 mm]

Product Height

0.6 in [15 mm]

Product Length

5.2 in [132 mm]

Product Weight

2.6 oz [74 g]

Product Width

3.5 in [88 mm]

Packaging Information

Shipping (Package) Weight

6.9 oz [195 g]

What's in the Box

Included in Package

1 - USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA HDD enclosure

1 - HDD pad

1 - USB cable

1 - quick start guide

Warranty Details
Warranty Period : 2 Years