Product ID: S252SMTB3
The S252SMTB3 2-bay Thunderbolt enclosure enables you to connect two 2.5" SATA I/II/III hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) to your Mac® or PC using an available Thunderbolt port.
Transfer data to and from your external drives faster than ever before, through a Thunderbolt connection. With data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt performs 100% faster than USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), and 60% faster than eSATA (6Gbps). The unprecedented performance Thunderbolt offers makes this enclosure an ideal solution for high-resolution video editing and photography applications.
To save you time and money, the S252SMTB3 includes a high-quality 1m Thunderbolt cable, ensuring you have everything you need for a hassle-free installation.
To help ensure optimal operating temperatures for your hard drives and solid state drives, the Thunderbolt enclosure features a built-in fan and a durable, solid aluminum housing that maximizes heat dissipation.
Get the most out of your Thunderbolt devices by leveraging the Thunderbolt daisy chain port. You can connect up to 6 additional devices such as monitors, docking stations, or additional external drives. This is an excellent docking storage solution for Ultrabooks or smaller more portable laptops that have fewer I/O ports.
The S25SMTB3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 2 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) |
2 - Host Connectors | Thunderbolt™ (20-pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 5% ~ 95% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | Thunderbolt |
Bus Type | Thunderbolt | |
Number of Drives | 2 | |
Drive Size | 2.5in | |
Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
Drive Installation | Fixed | |
Number of 2.5 inch bays | 2 | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 15mm | |
Fan(s) | Yes | |
1 - Fans | 50 mm | |
Fan Bearing Type | Ball Bearing | |
Chipset ID | Intel - DSL3510L | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Status (Power) |
Drive 1 Activity | ||
Drive 2 Activity | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 85 mm [3,3 in] |
Package Length | 23 cm [9,1 in] | |
Package Width | 18 cm [7,1 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 1,3 kg [3,0 lb] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Type and Rate | Thunderbolt - 10 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
Hardware Raid Supported | No | |
Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 2TB 5400 RPM hard drives | |
Hot Swap Capability | No | |
Temperature Alarm | No | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Silver |
Material | Aluminum | |
Max Drive Height | 15 mm [0,6 in] | |
Product Length | 13,3 cm [5,2 in] | |
Product Width | 93 mm [3,7 in] | |
Product Height | 63 mm [2,5 in] | |
Weight of Product | 490 g [17,3 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Thunderbolt 2.5” HDD Enclosure |
Thunderbolt Cable | ||
HDD installation screw kit | ||
Universal Power Adapter w/ regional power cables (NA/EU/UK/AUS) | ||
Rubber foot set | ||
Instruction Manual |
Turn a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive into secured external storage with password entry
Turn a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD into an external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hard Drive/Solid State Drive
Create a high-resolution 4k x 2k connection with HBR2 support between your Mini DisplayPort™-equipped laptop and monitor
Create a high-resolution 4k x 2k connection with HBR2 support between your Mini DisplayPort™-equipped laptop and monitor
Connect a Mini DisplayPort®-equipped laptop to a Mini DisplayPort monitor
Turn a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive into an encrypted external hard drive, with touchpad password security
Turn a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive into a UASP supported USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Turn a 2.5” SATA hard drive into three independent virtual optical drives, or a portable USB 3.0 storage solution
Turn a 2.5in SATA Hard Drive (9.5mm or 12.5mm) into a Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Turn a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive into a UASP supported USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
We are always ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
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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.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
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.
To determine if your hard drive will work in this enclosure, on the product page, click the Technical Specifications tab, and do the following:
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