Overview
The Sabrent EC-UASP is an external enclosure for 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, connecting via USB 3.0. It supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and features UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for improved random access performance compared to traditional USB 2.0. The aluminum casing provides excellent heat dissipation, ensuring stable operation during extended use.
Key Features
- USB 3.0 interface with up to 5Gbps transfer rate, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- UASP support for enhanced random read/write performance
- Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (7mm to 9.5mm thickness)
- Aluminum housing for effective heat dissipation
- Tool-free installation with slide-open design
- Bus-powered, no external power adapter required
Compatibility Guide
- Supported drives: 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (SATA I/II/III)
- Supported OS: Windows, macOS, Linux (plug-and-play, no drivers needed)
- Interface: USB 3.0 Micro-B connector
- Power: USB bus power (recommended 5V/900mA or higher)
- Note: Not compatible with 3.5-inch HDDs or M.2 SSDs.
Ideal Use Cases
- Repurpose a 2.5-inch HDD from an old laptop as external storage
- Use a 2.5-inch SSD as a fast external drive for data transfer
- Add a simple backup drive without opening your PC
- Connect to a Raspberry Pi or other single-board computer for additional storage
Notes
- Bus power may be insufficient on some USB ports; if the drive is not recognized, try using a USB Y-cable or a powered USB hub.
- Actual transfer speeds depend on the drive's performance; with an SSD, expect sequential read/write speeds around 300–400 MB/s.
- This enclosure is for SATA drives only; NVMe M.2 SSDs are not supported.