Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay for 2.5" SATA SSD / HDD - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Enclosure
Use the front bay of your desktop computer or server as a hot-swap drive bay
Product ID: S251BU31REM
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- 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
Your price
$101.99CAD
In stock: CA: 20 | US: 4
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.
Hot swap your SATA storage
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.
Make your data portable
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.
Add scalability to your storage
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.
Applications
- Switch between fast internal storage and portable external storage
- Environments where storage drives need to be replaced and removed regularly
Partner Numbers
- Ingram Micro Canada 4873DK
- Tech Data Canada 3129XP
- SYNNEX Canada 5933640
- ASI Distribution Canada 201467
- D&H Canada S251BU31REMCA
- UPC 065030868211
Compatibility
OS independent; No software or drivers required
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 |
| Bus Type | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | |
| Interface | 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 | 25.2 oz [715 g] |
| Package Length | 9.4 in [23.9 cm] | |
| Package Width | 6.2 in [15.7 cm] | |
| Package Height | 3.1 in [79 mm] | |
| 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 [41.6 mm] | |
| Weight of Product | 15.0 oz [426 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 | ||
| 4 - Included in Package | bay-mounting screws | |
| bracket-mounting screws | ||
| 1 - Included in Package | quick-start guide |
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Drivers/Downloads
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Manual(s):
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s251bu31rem_drive_rack_enclosure_start_guide.pdf
- Language: EN
Datasheet
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s251bu31rem_Datasheet.pdf
- Datasheet
- Language: EN
Product Support
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
Due to the differences in manufacturing and design of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) and/or Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), the LED Indicators on our Drive Enclosures may not function as expected. Some unexpected activity may include LED Indicators always on and/or flashing constantly with no Drive activity. This unexpected LED Indicator activity may vary from Drive to Drive. Some Drives use signaling that the Drive Enclosure can interpret, while other Drives use signaling that is not recognized by the Drive Enclosure.
When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive rack, 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:
- SATA and SAS cables
- Hard drives
- Hard drive rack
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the cables, hard drives, and hard drive rack in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use a different cable, hard drive, and hard drive rack 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 rack, 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, it needs to be formatted. 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 assigned to it, 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.
Yes, this mobile rack does support hot-swapping of SATA drives. To use this feature, it is required that the SATA port is set to Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode and hot-swapping is enabled. On most motherboards, this is performed within the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). If you are using a SATA controller card, consult the motherboard manufacturer's technical documentation for the correct steps to accomplish this.
How To
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
Compliance and safety
Compliance letters
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
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RoHS & REACH Certificate of Compliance
- Language: English
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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What a Cool Concept!
Being able to pop my external drive in & out of this enclosure allows me to use it as my main D: (data) drive. Normally it's in the enclosure, connected to the SATA port on the motherboard. But whenever I need to take it with me, it's instantly portable. I just pop it out, and connect it to my laptop with a USB cable. Same thing if my PC is down for repair or modifications. I never lose access to my data drive for more than the minute it takes to pop it out & USB it to another device. I love this.
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