Turn a 3.5” SATA Hard Drive into a UASP-supported USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure enables you to connect a 3.5in SATA hard drive through an available USB port.

With support for UASP, the enclosure performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

The HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage/backup capabilities of your computer, with support for SATA I/II/III hard drives at capacities of up to 4TB. Plus, the enclosure features high-quality aluminum construction and a stylish silver design that looks great in any application.

To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S3510SMU33 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Windows, OSX, Linux and Google Chrome.

The S3510SMU33 USB 3.0 HDD enclosure is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com 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 processor resources.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Save time, with file transfers up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host
- Maximum durability, with aluminum housing

Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Y
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector type	USB Type-B
USB connector gender	Female
USB ports quantity	1
Integrated USB cable	N
Weight & dimensions
Width	31.4 mm
Depth	191 mm
Height	115 mm
Weight	321 g
Package width	135 mm
Package depth	220 mm
Package height	106 mm
Package weight	797 g
Power
Power source type	AC
External power adapter	Y
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, JP, UK, US
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter input current	0.6 A
AC adapter output voltage	12 V
AC adapter output current	2 A
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Storage
Storage drive size	3.5"
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supported	1
Hot-swap	Y
Maximum storage capacity	14 TB
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Y
Cables included	USB
Stand included	Y
Screws included	Y
Manual	Y
Design
Product type	HDD enclosure
Product colour	Silver
Material	Aluminium, Plastic
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Performance
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1153
UASP support	Y
Plug and Play	Y
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080
Master (outer) case width	460 mm
Master (outer) case length	550 mm
Master (outer) case height	290 mm
Products per master (outer) case	20 pc(s)