S251BPU31C3, Startech 2.5in SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, USB 3.1 Port

S251BPU31C3 2.5 Hard Drive Enclosure

Take your valuable data with you wherever you go. This single drive enclosure for 2.5” SSDs/HDDs lets you utilize the USB-C port on your MacBook, Chromebook Pixel™, Dell™ Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1, or other device to add ultra-fast, ultra-portable data storage.

Tool-free and lightweight for ultimate portability

The enclosure’s compact design and lightweight construction provides a highly portable solution for adding external data storage to any device with USB-C™. It tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case for portable storage, and it’s completely tool-free so you can install your drives quickly on the fly. The enclosure is powered directly from the USB port, with no external power required, so there’s no need to carry along an adapter.

Connect with ease through USB-C

The drive enclosure comes with a USB-C to Micro B cable. The USB Type-C connector is small and reversible, which makes for easier insertions. You can connect the USB-C plug quickly with either side facing up, which means less risk of damaging your ports and less frustration.

Maximize the performance of your 2.5” SATA drives

With support for SATA I, II and III and large capacity drives (tested with hard drives up to 2TB), this USB-C enclosure is compatible with virtually any 2.5in. SATA hard drive or solid-state drive. The enclosure delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance with data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, letting you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. It’s also enhanced with UASP, which increases read and write speeds, to utilize the full potential of your SATA III drives.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1

USB 3.1 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10Gbps - twice the capability of USB 3.0 technology.

The S251BPU31C3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features & Benefits

• Utilize the USB-C port on your laptop or tablet to create portable external storage for a 2.5” SSD/HDD
• Get ultra-fast data transfer rates through USB 3.1 (10Gbps)
• Tool-free design and lightweight enclosure for easy installation and convenient portability
• Supports SATA I, II and III (up to 6Gbps)
• Supports drives 5mm, 7mm and 9.5mm in height
• UASP support for enhanced performance
• Powered directly from the USB port
• Includes a USB-C to Micro B cable

Applications

• Take advantage of new laptops and tablets that feature a USB-C port and ultra-fast USB 3.1 (10Gbps) connectivity
• Create fast, portable external storage for MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Dell Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1 and other devices
• Use your SATA SSD/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 an old SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space

What’s in the package?

• USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA HDD enclosure
• USB-C to Micro B cable - 20.25 inches
• drive cushion
• quick start guide

FAQ

Does this device support TRIM command

Yes, this device supports the TRIM command. If the OS issues a TRIM command, the command will be passed to the connected device.

Datasheet S251BPU31C3