TURN TWO 2.5" SATA SSDS OR HDDS INTO HIGH-PERFORMANCE STORAGE WITH RAID – FOR USB-C AND USB-A ENABLED DEVICES

Compact in size but big on performance, this dual-bay enclosure provides powerful external data storage, with ultra-fast data transfer speeds and configurable RAID modes. It’s ideal for small business and home office applications, or top-performing workstations for graphic designers, engineers and other business professionals.

FEATURES

• Create powerful external storage with a 2-bay enclosure for 2.5" SSD/HDDS
• Works with both IJSB-C and USB-A enabled devices, with two cables included
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port

*Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Compatible with 5 – 12.5 mm drive sizes, and tested with capacities up to 4T8 @ 7200 RPM

• SATA 1/11/111 support (up to 6Gbps)
• Supports RAID O, 1, Big (Spanning or Concatenation) and JBOD
• UASP support for enhanced performance
• Solid aluminum enclosure
• Fan with speed control
• Multi-function LED indicators
• Increase the external storage capacity of your laptop or PC, ideal for the home office or small business
• Use extra storage to back-up important files, a great advantage for graphic designers and other business professionals

High-capacity storage in a compact design

Create a high-capacity, external data storage solution with support for two 2.5” SSDs/HDDs in a wide range of sizes from 5 to 12.5mm. Tested for compatibility with capacities up to 4TB at 7200 RPM, this aluminum enclosure delivers fast file transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance. It supports SATA I, II and III and is enhanced with UASP to maximize the performance and speed of your SATA III drives. It even has a fan, with built-in speed control, to keep things running smoothly.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, supporting transfer rates of up to 10Gbps – twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers.

Includes two USB cables for versatility

The dual-bay drive enclosure comes with two USB cables for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-C™ port, as well as legacy devices. It includes both USB-C to Micro B and USB-A to Micro B cables. The 2-bay enclosure is also compatible with a Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port.

Achieve enhanced performance through RAID

Through RAID 0 support, the dual-bay enclosure lets you maximize the performance of your SATA III SSDs to achieve greater file transfer speeds. The dual-bay enclosure also supports RAID 1, Big (Spanning or Concatenation) and JBOD. With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy.

The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers. The S252BU313R is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: 2 Years
• Hardware:
  • Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Chipset ID: ASMedia – ASM1352R
  • Compatible Drive Types: SATA
  • Drive Installation: Fixed
  • Drive Size: 2.5in
  • Fan Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing
  • Fan(s): Yes
  • Fans: 1 – 30 mm
  • Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Number of Drives: 2
• Performance:
  • 4Kn Support: Yes
  • Max Drive Capacity: Tested with drives up to 4TB @ 7200 RPM
  • Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
  • MTBF: 50,000 hours
  • RAID: Yes
  • Supported RAID Modes:
    • RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
    • RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
    • BIG (Spanning or Concatenation)
    • JBOD – (Just a Bunch of Disks)
  • TRIM Support: Yes
  • Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 – 10 Gbit/s
  • UASP Support: Yes
• Connector(s):
  • Drive Connectors: 2 – SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)
  • Host Connectors: 1 – USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Special Notes / Requirements:
  • Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.
• Indicators:
  • LED Indicators:
    • 1 – Power
    • 1 – Read and Write – HDD1
    • 1 – Read and Write – HDD2
• Power:
  • Center Tip Polarity: Positive
  • Input Current: 0.6A
  • Input Voltage: 100 – 240 AC
  • Output Current: 2A
  • Output Voltage: 12V DC
  • Plug Type: B
  • Power Consumption (In Watts): 60
  • Power Source: AC Adapter Included
• Environmental:
  • Humidity: 20~80% RH
  • Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
  • Storage Temperature: –20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Max Drive Height: 0.5 in [12.5 mm]
  • Product Height: 2.4 in [6 cm]
  • Product Length: 5.8 in [14.8 cm]
  • Product Width: 3.2 in [81 mm]
  • Weight of Product: 13.3 oz [378 g]
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 4.4 in [11.2 cm]
  • Package Length: 9 in [22.8 cm]
  • Package Width: 6.4 in [16.3 cm]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 32.1 oz [910 g]
• What's in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – USB 3.1 to SATA enclosure
    • 1 – USB C to Micro B cable – 40.25 inches
    • 1 – USB 3.0 A to Micro B cable – 40.25 inches
    • 1 – universal power adapter (NA,EU,UK,ANZ) – 70 inches (cable)
    • 2 – drive trays
    • 2 – allen keys
    • 1 – instruction manual