Rugged Hard Drive Enclosure - USB 3.0 to 2.5in SATA 6Gbps HDD or SSD - UASP
Gear up for the field with portable hard drive protection
Product ID: S251BRU33
- Protect your data even in the toughest field conditions
- Military Rated (MIL-STD-810G) drive enclosure provides exceptional shock resistance
- Outstanding water and dust resistance with IP-54 rating
- No tools needed to install or replace the hard drive
- Fast performance with USB 3.0 w/UASP and SATA III (6 Gbps)
- Works even in extreme temperatures of -40° to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Overview
This rugged drive enclosure redefines data protection for on-the-go professionals. The military-grade construction protects your sensitive data from harsh field conditions. It makes sure you’re equipped for unexpected challenges with a ruggedized water, dust, vibration and shock resistant enclosure.
Industry recognized protection against water and dust, with an IP54 rating
Keep your data safe and secure even through sudden downpours or dust storms. The robust enclosure provides superior water and dust resistance with an IP54 rating.
Drop tested for 4 meters (13 feet)
The rugged drive enclosure is enveloped in a silicone protective sleeve, and engineered to help protect your drive from accidental and unexpected shock, vibrations, and drops. It’s Military MIL-STD-810G rated and test-proven to withstand drops of up to 4 meters (13 feet). It was drop tested using a solid-state drive in the enclosure.
Data protection inside and out
Wherever you go, the rugged drive enclosure delivers reliable data protection, inside and out. The tough-wearing exterior casing provides shock-resistance, while the flexible silicone sleeve hugs the entire perimeter to ensure an extra measure of protection, absorbing the impact of accidental bumps, rough baggage handling or drops. Inside, an extra layer of silicone provides added drive stability.
Install your drive with ease, with a tool-less design
It’s easy to turn your 2.5in SATA III (6Gbps) solid-state drive or hard drive into external storage. Simply remove the silicone sleeve, open the latch to insert your 2.5" drive into the rugged enclosure, and plug the included USB cable into the computer or hub USB port. There are no screws or tools needed.
70% faster than traditional USB 3.0, with UASP
Save time in the field, by storing and transferring content quickly. Enhanced with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this rugged drive enclosure performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over conventional USB 3.0, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller.
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III (6Gbps) solid state drive.
The S251BRU33 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Protect your data in harsh field conditions with this military-grade portable external storage solution - ideal for desktops, laptops or netbooks
Create an external USB storage drive using your 2.5in SATA III (6Gbps) solid-state drive or hard drive.
Add extra storage to 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
Repurpose your unused 2.5in SATA drive as a rugged external hard drive
Technical Specifications
| Product Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Austria | V933417 | |
| UPC Code | 065030860802 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Hardware | ||
| Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
| Chipset ID | ASMedia - ASM1153E | |
| Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
| Drive Installation | Fixed | |
| Drive Size | 2.5in | |
| Industry Standards | MIL-STD-810G, Method 503.5 (Thermal Shock) MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6 (Vibration) MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 (Shock) MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5 (Humidity) MIL-STD-810G, Method 509.5 (Salt Spray) MIL-STD-810G, Method 510.5, Procedure I (Sand and Dust) MIL-STD-810G, Method 508.6 (Fungus) |
|
| Interface | USB 3.0 | |
| Number of 2.5 inch bays | 1 | |
| Number of Drives | 1 | |
| Supported Drive Height(s) | 7mm | |
| 9.5mm | ||
| Performance | ||
| 4Kn Support | Yes | |
| Hot Swap Capability | Yes | |
| Max Drive Capacity | Tested up to 2TB at 7200 RPM | |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps | |
| TRIM Support | Yes | |
| Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
| SATA III (6 Gbps) | ||
| UASP Support | Yes | |
| Connector(s) | ||
| Drive Connectors | 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle | |
| Host Connectors | 1 - USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) Female | |
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required | |
| Indicators | ||
| LED Indicators | 1 - Diagnostic LED (Drive Power and Activity) | |
| Power | ||
| Power Source | USB-Powered | |
| Environmental | ||
| Humidity | 20% ~ 95% RH | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Cable Length | 103 mm [4.1 in] | |
| Color | Black | |
| Product Height | 29 mm [1.1 in] | |
| Product Length | 143 mm [5.6 in] | |
| Product Weight | 265 g [9.4 oz] | |
| Product Width | 112 mm [4.4 in] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 402 g [14.2 oz] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - USB 3.0 rugged 2.5in enclosure | |
| 1 - USB 3.0 cable | ||
| 1 - Foam pad for 7mm drives | ||
| 1 - Instruction manual | ||
| Connector A | 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Female | |
| Connector B | 1 - USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) Male | |
No additional drivers or software required.
Certifications
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Accessories
0.5m (1.5ft) Black SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B - M/M
Connect a USB 3.0 Micro USB external hard drive to your computer
Slim Micro USB 3.0 Cable - M/M - 1m (3ft)
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
Slim Micro USB 3.0 Cable - M/M - 0.5m (20in)
Minimize clutter and position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, flexible cable
Slim Micro USB 3.0 Cable - M/M - 2m (6ft)
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
Slim Micro USB 3.0 Cable - M/M - 3m (10ft)
Position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop easily, with a thin, more flexible cable
1 ft SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Cable A to Micro B
Connect a USB 3.0 Micro USB External Hard drive to your computer
Slim Micro USB 3.0 Cable - M/M - 15cm (6in)
Minimize clutter and position your USB 3.0 Micro devices near your desktop or laptop computer easily, with a thin, flexible cable
Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
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S251BRU33.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- S251BRU33_Datasheet.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Hard drive enclosures require power from your system's USB port. Although you can plug in any standard SATA drive, USB ports only supply a limited amount of power and are not able to power all of the hard drives plugged into the system.
The power capabilities of the USB port combined with the power requirements of the attached hard drive will determine if the hard drive enclosure will work in your setup. The power (in mA) supplied by the USB port must be greater than the requirements of the hard drive.
A USB 2.0 port can supply a maximum of 500 mA (0.5 A), and a USB 3.0 port can supply a maximum of 900 mA (0.9 A).
You can usually find the power requirements of your hard drive in the technical specifications on the label of the hard drive or on the manufacturer's website.
To determine if your hard drive will work in this enclosure, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the storage size of your hard drive. If the storage size of your hard drive is larger than what the enclosure was tested with, the hard drive will likely still work with the enclosure.
- Confirm that your hard drive uses the same interface type as the enclosure. For example, IDE, SATA, or M.2.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the physical size of your hard drive, such as 2.5 inches or 3.5 inches.
- Make sure that the enclosure supports the height of your hard drive. For example, 9 mm or 15 mm.
- Verify that the power consumption of your hard drive doesn’t exceed the power output of the enclosure. If you’re using multiple hard drives, make sure that the combined power consumption of all of the hard drives doesn’t exceed the power output of the enclosure.
Troubleshooting
When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive enclosure, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
- Cables
- Hard drives
- Hard drive enclosure
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the cables, hard drives, and hard drive enclosure in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use a different cable, hard drive, and hard drive enclosure in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
- To check Disk Management, press the Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Check to see if your hard drive is listed.
- If the hard drive is listed with unallocated space, the hard drive needs to be reformatted. Right-click unallocated and click New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reformatting.
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
- If the hard drive is listed as healthy but does not have a drive letter, for example, C:, right-click healthy and click Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Add, assign a drive letter, and click OK.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
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