StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP - Portable External SSD / HDD

Product overview

The UNI251BMU33 Universal 2.5in Drive Enclosure lets you turn a 2.5in SATA or IDE hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) into a portable USB 3.0 storage solution. This versatile enclosure offers a simple solution for re-purposing 2.5in HDDs and SSDs that are no longer in use into convenient external storage. Since the enclosure supports either legacy IDE or SATA drives, you can rest assured that you’ll have the correct option on-hand when it’s time to swap another drive in, without having to worry about compatibility. To get the most from your SATA III drives and ensure maximum performance and speed, the UNI251BMU33 is enhanced with UASP support. When paired with a UASP-enabled host controller, the enclosure delivers transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0. See our UASP testing results below for further details. Perfect for carrying your external drive along with your laptop, the UNI251BMU33 is USB-powered, so you won’t need to carry around an external power adapter. Plus, the enclosure features a small-footprint design, making it a great solution for on-the-go laptop and desktop users who want to add storage to their computer without taking up much space. The UNI251BMU33 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, and free lifetime technical support. Improved Performance with UASP. 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...

Why choose the StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard...?

The StarTech.com USB 3.0 Universal 2.5in SATA III or IDE Hard Drive... is a storage drive enclosures from StarTech.com, selected for Canadian businesses that need reliable, specification-accurate hardware. Key figures at a glance — Number of storage drives supported: 1; Storage drive size: 2.5"; Supported storage drive heights: 9.5 mm. Every listing at FullOffice.ca is built from verified manufacturer data, so what you read here is what ships to you.

Highlights

Key benefits

• ✔ Verified manufacturer specifications — no guesswork before you buy
• ✔ Ships from Canada: 24 to 72 hours to major centres, 3 to 8 business days elsewhere
• ✔ Volume pricing available for business and reseller accounts
• ✔ Support by phone, WhatsApp or email before and after your purchase

Recommended use cases

• Backups and archiving
• Workstation performance upgrades
• Media and creative workflows
• Server and NAS capacity expansion

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Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How long does delivery take?

Orders are processed within 24 hours. Once your tracking number is issued, delivery takes 24 to 72 hours to major centres in the main provinces, and 3 to 8 business days to remote regions. We ship with FedEx, DHL, UPS, Canada Post and Purolator.

Is this product covered by a warranty?

Yes. This item carries the manufacturer's warranty. See our Refund Policy for return windows and conditions, or contact us and we will walk you through the process.

Can I get volume pricing?

Yes. Volume discounts apply automatically as quantity increases, and our team can quote larger projects directly — reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.

Do the specifications on this page come from the manufacturer?

They do. Product data on this page is sourced from the manufacturer's own catalogue, not rewritten from a distributor summary.