Hot-swap your 2.5" SSD and HDD drives Unique enclosure style design provides the option to use as an internal mobile rack or an external USB 3.1 enclosure Access your data offline with a portable USB 3.1 (10Gbps) drive enclosure One USB-C to Micro-USB cable and one USB-A to Micro-USB cable included for compatibility with your USB-C and USB-A laptop Front-mount drive bay design installs into any standard 3.5" or 5.25" bay Push-button drive ejection from the front-mount bay High-quality vented metal enclosure provides enhanced heat dissipation Compatible with SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0Gbps) drives Supports 2.5" form factor SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) This hot-swap hard drive bay turns your 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid-state drive into a removable drive that you can use as a regular external USB 3.1 enclosure. Mount the removable SATA drive bay into any 3.5" or 5.25" front bay, to provide a hot-swappable mobile rack. This makes it easy to install and remove the drive from the computer system without having to open the case every time, and provides a more convenient way to create backups that you can remove for data recovery and archiving. If you need access to your data outside of the office, you can use the enclosure portion as a standard USB 3.1 (10Gbps) enclosure -- a powerful external storage solution when you need access to your files while you’re on the road. Simply eject the enclosure from the bay for portable data storage. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easy to tuck into a laptop bag or carrying case. The enclosure includes a Micro-USB to USB-A and a Micro-USB to USB-C cable, so you can plug the enclosure into your laptop and access your data anywhere you go. For even more versatility, StarTech.com offers the S251BU31REMD, an extra 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure for the S251BU31REM, providing multiple enclosures that can be swapped in and out of the main computer. The S251BU31REM backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Add a hot-swap bay to a server or workstation computer, for a removable data backup solution Switch between fast internal storage and portable external storage Environments where storage drives need to be replaced and removed regularly Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 1 - Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) 1 - Host Connectors USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) SATA (7 pin, Data) Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) Humidity Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% RH Hardware Interface SATA USB 3.1 Gen 2 Bus Type USB 3.1 Gen 2 Front Door Key Lock No Number of Drives 1 Drive Size 2.5in Compatible Drive Types SATA Drive Installation Removable Supported Drive Height(s) 5mm 7mm 9.5mm Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1351 Indicators 1 - LED Indicators Power(Green) Activity(Red) Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 1,6 lb [0,7 kg] Package Length 9,4 in [23,9 cm] Package Width 6,2 in [15,7 cm] Package Height 3,1 in [7,9 cm] Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10Gbps Type and Rate USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s UASP Support Yes TRIM Support Yes 4Kn Support Yes Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps) Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM. MTBF 100,000 hours Physical Characteristics Color Black Material Aluminum and Plastic Max Drive Height 0,4 in [9,5 mm] Product Length 6,1 in [15,5 cm] Product Width 5,7 in [14,6 cm] Product Height 1,6 in [4,2 cm] Weight of Product 15,0 oz [426,0 g] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements Available 3.5" or 5.25" front bay Available internal SATA data connector Available SATA or LP4 Molex internal power connector Note Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices. What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package 2.5” SATA enclosure 3.5” front-panel drive bay 3.5” to 5.25” front bay adapter bracket SATA data cable SATA power cable Molex power cable USB-C to Micro-B cable USB-A to Micro-B cable set of drive-mounting hardware quick-start guide 4 - Included in Package bay-mounting screws bracket-mounting screws See more

MAXIMUM PORTABILITY: Its compact design makes it easy to tuck into your bag. The hot swap hard drive bay includes a Micro-USB to USB-A and a Micro-USB to USB-C cable, so you can access data anywhere. VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: You can use the enclosure portion as a SATA removable hard drive bay - a powerful external storage solution when you need access to your files while you’re on the road. EASY TO USE: Mount the USB 3.1 removable hard drive bay into any 3.5" or 5.25" front bay, to provide a hot-swappable mobile rack. This makes it easy to install and remove the drive from the system. HOT-SWAP CAPABILITY: This hard drive bay for 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD turns your 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid-state drive into a removable drive that you can use as a regular external USB 3.1 enclosure.