Product ID: SLSODDU33B
In stock: CA: 23 | US: 240
This durable optical drive enclosure helps make your laptop, Ultrabook™ or tablet even more powerful by adding an external USB 3.0 Optical Disk Drive (ODD). Simply slide your slimline SATA Blu-ray, CD or DVD-ROM drive into this compact portable enclosure to add optical reading and writing support to your computer.
With USB 3.0 as the output interface, the drive enclosure supports up to 5Gbps transfer rate. Now you can access videos and other large files quickly to save valuable time while you’re on the go.
With a durable, solid-aluminum housing, this top-quality external enclosure gives you the compact portability you need when you’re on the move or in the field. Plus, the enclosure is USB-powered, so you won’t have to carry a power adapter with you everywhere you go.
The optical drive enclosure is OS independent, so you can rest assured it’s compatible with any operating system including Mac®, Windows®, Linux® and Android™.
It’s also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so you’ll be able to connect your optical drive to older computers.
The SLSODDU33B drive enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | Slimline SATA (13 pin, Data & Power) |
1 - Host Connectors | USB 3.0 Micro-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 10~90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Drive Size | 5.25in | |
Compatible Drive Types | Slimline SATA | |
Drive Installation | Fixed | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 12.7mm | |
Chipset ID | Initio - INIC-3619 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1.7 in [44 mm] |
Package Length | 5.9 in [15.1 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 14.1 oz [399 g] | |
Package Width | 8.2 in [20.8 cm] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Type and Rate | SATA II (3 Gbps) | |
Hot Swap Capability | Yes | |
General Specifications | Supports Blu-ray, CD or DVD-ROM drives | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 9.2 oz [260 g] |
Color | Black | |
Material | Aluminum and Plastic | |
Max Drive Height | 0.7 in [17.5 mm] | |
Product Length | 5.9 in [15 cm] | |
Product Width | 5.4 in [13.6 cm] | |
Product Height | 0.8 in [20 mm] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | Note | Some USB hosts may not provide enough power to operate the enclosure with an installed ODD from a single USB port. A USB Y-cable may be required to power the drive. |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 3.0 to Slimline SATA ODD Enclosure |
USB 3.0 cable | ||
Installation screw kit | ||
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Live Chat (opens in new window)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:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the hard drive and hard drive enclosure, it is recommended that you do the following:
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.
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 device is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. However, some USB hosts may not provide enough power to operate the enclosure from a single USB port. We recommend that you use a USB Y cable to provide additional power to your installed ODD.
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Note: You typically only need to initialize a drive if the drive is new. If you cannot find an uninitialized drive in Disk Management, skip the following steps and try to partition your device.
Press the Windows key + R, type compmgmt.msc, and click Run to open Computer Management.
Navigate to Disk Management.
When prompted to, initialize your disk(s). If you are running Windows® 7 or later and are using a drive larger than 2TB, initialize the disk(s) with GPT. If you are running an earlier version of Windows, initialize the disk(s) with MBR. For more information, visit the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=hard-drives#mbr-vs-gpt.
Click OK.
Note: The following steps create an NTFS partition that uses the entire drive space. To use a different file system, select a different option in step 6.
Right-click Unallocated or RAW volume, and select New Simple Volume.
In the New Partition Wizard, click Next.
Select Primary partition.
Leave the partition size set to default, and click Next.
Assign a drive letter or leave it set to the default, and click Next.
Enter the following settings to format the partition:
The new drive should appear in Windows Explorer.
Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive. A partition defines an area of the drive to use for storing data. The partition uses a file system (for example, HFS+, ex-FAT, NTFS, and so on).
Mac OSX detects a drive that needs to be initialized and automatically prompts you to initialize the drive. If you are prompted to initialize the drive, click Initialize. If you are not prompted to initialize the drive and you cannot find the drive in Finder, you will need to create a partition on the drive.
Note: The following steps create an HFS+ (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) partition that uses the entire drive space.
To create a partition on a new drive, complete the following:
Open Finder.
Navigate to Applications and click Utilities.
Open Disk Utility.
Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
Click Options and verify that it is set to GUID Partition Table.
Enter a name for the partition.
Click Partition.
The drive should now be accessible in Finder.
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