StarTech USB 3.1 (10Gbps) External Enclosure for Dual 2.5″ SATA Drives

PN: S252BU313R

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Turn two 2.5 SATA SSDs or HDDs into high-performance storage with RAID, for USB-C and USB-A enabled devices, USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Dual 2.5 SATA Drive Enclosure

Compact in size but big on performance, this dual-bay enclosure provides powerful external data storage, with ultra-fast data transfer speeds and configurable RAID modes. It?s ideal for small business and home office applications, or top-performing workstations for graphic designers, engineers and other business professionals.

High-capacity storage in a compact design

Create a high-capacity, external data storage solution with support for two 2.5? SSDs/HDDs in a wide range of sizes from 5 to 12.5mm. Tested for compatibility with capacities up to 4TB at 7200 RPM, this aluminum enclosure delivers fast file transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance. It supports SATA I, II and III and is enhanced with UASP to maximize the performance and speed of your SATA III drives. It even has a fan, with built-in speed control, to keep things running smoothly.

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 at 5 Gbps

USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, supporting transfer rates of up to 10Gbps – 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 transfers.

Includes two USB cables for versatility

The dual-bay drive enclosure comes with two USB cables for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-C™ port, as well as legacy devices. It includes both USB-C to Micro B and USB-A to Micro B cables. The 2-bay enclosure is also compatible with a Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port.

Achieve enhanced performance through RAID

Through RAID 0 support, the dual-bay enclosure lets you maximize the performance of your SATA III SSDs to achieve greater file transfer speeds. The dual-bay enclosure also supports RAID 1, Big (Spanning or Concatenation) and JBOD. With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy.

The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers. The S252BU313R is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Connector(s)
Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)
Host Connectors USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
Environmental
Humidity 20~80% RH
Operating Temperature 5?C to 35?C (41?F to 95?F)
Storage Temperature -20?C to 50?C (-4?F to 122?F)
Hardware
Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 2
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1352R
Compatible Drive Types SATA
Drive Installation Fixed
Drive Size 2.5in
Fan Bearing Type Sleeve Bearing
Fan(s) Yes
Fans 30 mm
Interface USB 3.1 Gen 2
Number of Drives 2
Indicators
LED Indicators Power
  Read and Write - HDD1
  Read and Write - HDD2
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 910 g [32.1 oz]
Performance
Max Drive Capacity Tested with drives up to 4TB @ 7200 RPM
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps
RAID Yes
Supported RAID Modes BIG (Spanning or Concatenation)
  JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
  RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
  RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
Type and Rate USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Product Height 60 mm [2.4 in]
Product Length 148 mm [5.8 in]
Product Weight 378 g [13.3 oz]
Product Width 81 mm [3.2 in]
Power
Center Tip Polarity Positive
Input Current 0.8
Input Voltage 110V-240V AC
Output Current 2A
Output Voltage 12 DC
Plug Type B
Power Consumption (In Watts) 60
Power Source AC Adapter Included
Software
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
What's in the Box
Included in Package allen keys
  drive trays
  instruction manual
  rubber feet
  universal power adapter (NA,EU,UK,ANZ)
  USB 3.1 to SATA enclosure
  USB A to Micro B cable
  USB C to Micro B cable

Warranty Information


1 Year

Manufacturers Warranty

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