Product ID: S2510BU3ISO
ISO drive emulation is an ideal solution for computers that do not have optical drives (i.e Ultrabooks™, Netbooks). Using hardware based ISO emulation, the S2510BU3ISO USB 3.0 HDD Virtual ISO Enclosure allows you to easily create and mount up to 3 different virtual Blu-ray/DVD/CD ROM images, ensuring maximum performance while eliminating the hassle and expense of complicated virtual ISO software.
This enclosure lets you turn almost any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into an external virtual ROM drive through a USB port (optimal performance with USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0).
The enclosure supports large capacity hard drives (up to 2TB), and also doubles as a standard external hard drive enclosure that can be used to maximize system storage expansion and backup capabilities.
The S2510BU3ISO virtual ISO HDD enclosure 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) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | USB 3.0 Mini-B (10 pin, SuperSpeed) |
1 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) | |
Humidity | 5-90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Drive Size | 2.5in | |
Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
Drive Installation | Fixed | |
Chipset ID | Fujitsu - MB86C311 | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | HDD |
iSO_1 | ||
iSO_2 | ||
iSO_3 | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 48 mm [1.9 in] |
Package Length | 100 mm [3.9 in] | |
Package Width | 22.5 cm [8.9 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 180 g [6.4 oz] | |
Performance | Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s |
UASP Support | No | |
Type and Rate | SATA II (3 Gbps) | |
Max Drive Capacity | 2TB | |
Hot Swap Capability | No | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Max Drive Height | 9.5 mm [0.4 in] | |
Product Length | 78 mm [3.1 in] | |
Product Width | 13.5 cm [5.3 in] | |
Product Height | 16 mm [0.6 in] | |
Weight of Product | 75 g [2.6 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB 3.0 or 2.0 port |
Note | For ISO functionality, the drive must be configured to MBR and have a NTFS formatted partition on it | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 3.0 2.5" SATA HDD Enclosure w/ ISO |
31in USB 3.0 Cable | ||
Carrying Pouch | ||
Instruction Manual |
Add two USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express slot
Add two flushmount USB 3.0 ports to your ExpressCard-enabled laptop
Flush mount a USB 3.0 ExpressCard adapter into a laptop ExpressCard slot
Add 2 USB 3.0 ports to a desktop computer through a PCI slot
Add 4 USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
Add 2 USB 3.0 Ports to a Laptop through an ExpressCard Slot
Add 2 USB 3.0 ports through a mini PCI Express slot
Add two USB 3.0 ports to your laptop through an ExpressCard slot
Add one internal and one external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to your PC
Add 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to a computer through a PCI slot
Add 4 external USB 3.0 ports to a low profile or standard computer, through PCI Express
Add a USB 3.0 port connection that inserts flush into a laptop ExpressCard slot
Add 4 Independent SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to your PC through a PCI Express slot
Add 4 USB 3.0 ports (2 external, 2 internal motherboard header) to a computer through a PCI Express slot
Add 4 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to a computer through a PCI slot
Extend your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable by up to an additional meter
Extend your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable by up to an additional meter
Extend a USB 3.0 port from the back of your computer to your desktop
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Live Chat (opens in new window)To use the S2510BU3ISO to load ISO images, the drive must have the following parameters:
If the enclosure is not formatted with these parameters, it will not lock on to an ISO (located in an _iso folder) and will only function as an external mass storage device.
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.
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:
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