Turn your internal 2.5" SATA hard drive into an external USB 3.0 drive with the StarTech USB 3.0 SATA III SSD Enclosurefrom StarTech. This bus-powered hard drive enclosure features one SATA III (6 Gb/s) drive connector along with one USB 3.0 host connector allowing you to plug the external drive into nearly any USB 3.0 compatible Windows, Apple, Linux, or Google Chrome OS based machine. The enclosure has also been tested with SATA III drives in capacities of up to 1TB to ensure compatibility with nearly any drive you place into it.

USB 3.0 Interface    2.5" Drive Size    SATA Drive Type    1 x SATA Drive Connector    1 x USB 3.0 Micro-B Host Connector

Take advantage of laptops and desktops with USB 3.0 connectivity

Create a fast, portable external storage solution for desktops, laptops or netbooks

Upgrade from a USB 2.0 drive enclosure to faster USB 3.0

Add-on extra storage to almost any USB enabled computer system

Back up important data to an external storage device

Share large files between computers quickly and securely without a network

Retrieve data from SATA drive, or turn the unused drive into additional external storage space

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this enclosure work with standard USB 3.0 without UASP host controller?

A: Yes, it will still work.

Q: 2. Hello,I have a old imac (2009) and a PC. (imac has a 800 and usb2). If I buy this product with a SSD samsung 256 (850 pro)... is this going to work with both computer ?Before I buy the OWC Mercury elite pro mini hard drive enclosure + the SSD Samsung, i want to make sure i'M o.k. Don't want to buy the OWC for nothing even if i can use it after that for other hard drive...I have picture (lightroom), small editing video so I'm looking for a hard drive...Thank !

A: USB 3 is backward compatible to USB 2. USB 3 plugged into USB 2 will only work at USB 2 speed, but the plug's the same. Plug a USB 2 into a USB 3, & it's the same. It should be fine, just won't be USB 3 speed.

Q: 3. Does this enclosure report SMART status?

A: Yes, as long as the drive and your operating system supports that.

Q: 4. Can i hook this cord from my Atomos Ninja v Angelbord Atom ssdmini Sata 3 to tranfer data onto a laptop.

A: This is compatible with any drive with a SATA III interface that is formatted to mount as a volume in the target OS.

Q: 5. Will this work for downloading my ata drive?

A: The StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Drive Adapter Cable (19.7") BH #STU3S2SAT3CB only works with SATA drives. It does not work with ATA drives.

Q: 6. What’s the maximum drive size supported?

A: The StarTech 3.5" USB 3.0 SATA III External Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP (Silver) BH #STS3510SMU33 has been successfully tested by Startech with up to 14TB Drives. Bigger drives might work but it has not been validated by Startech.

Q: 7. does anyone know if this (or any other) sata adapter cable will work with the atomos master caddy?

A: As per G-technology, the SATA connector might be slightly off. G-technology recommends that you get a USB adapter where the SATA and Power connectors are separate as opposed to a single piece as the adapter might not fit. However, you are welcome to purchase and try it out.

Q: 8. Hello, its also work on Windows 10?

A: The manufacture hasn't updated whether their adapter is compatible with Windows 10. However, it states it's compatible with Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit). Therefore, it should be compatible with Windows 10.

Q: 9. Will this work with a SATA DVD drive?

A: The StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Drive Adapter Cable (19.7") is only designed for low-power SATA SSDs and HDDs that can receive enough power over a USB port. For an optical disc drive, you will need an enclosure designed for optical drives that has its own external power supply, like the OWC Mercury Pro Enclosure for 5.25" Optical Drive, B&H # OWCMR3UKIT.

Q: 10. Can this be used instead of the $75 Atomos dock? Are they the same thing?

A: Yes, the StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Drive Adapter Cable (19.7") BH #STU3S2SAT3CB is similar to the Atomos dock and can be used with any 2.5'' SSD/HDD to connect to a system via USB 3.0.