Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer
Portable Vented Aluminum Case | 8 fingerprints and permissions | OS Independent | Storage enclosure | 2.5" | SATA 6Gb/s | USB 3.0 | black | TAA Compliant
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Main Specification
| Product Description | Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer - Portable Vented Aluminum Case - 8 fingerprints and permissions - OS Independent - storage enclosure - SATA 6Gb/s - USB 3.0 - TAA Compliant |
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| Device Type | Storage enclosure - external |
| Bus Type | USB 3.0 |
| Colour | Black |
| Expansion Bays | 1 x internal - 2.5" |
| Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Supported Devices | Hard drive, solid state drive |
| Max Storage Devices Qty | 1 |
| Product Material | Plastic, aluminium |
| Power Source | USB bus |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12 cm x 7.7 cm x 1.7 cm |
| Weight | 95 g |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5-year warranty |
General
| Device Type | Storage enclosure - external |
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| Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility | 2.5" |
| Hard Drive Maximum Height | 9.5 mm |
| Host Bus | USB 3.0 |
| Product Material | Plastic, aluminium |
| Colour | Black |
Storage Controller
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
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| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Supported Devices | Hard drive, solid state drive |
| Max Storage Devices Qty | 1 |
| Processor | Initio INIC3637E |
Expansion / Connectivity
| Bays | 1 x internal - 2.5" |
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| Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6Gb/s - SATA combo |
| Connections | 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) - 10 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Miscellaneous
| Included Accessories | Screwdriver |
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| Cables Included | 1 x USB 3.1 Type A to micro Type B cable - external - 50 cm 1 x USB 3.1 Type C to micro Type B cable - external - 50 cm |
| Features | LED indicator, fingerprint lock, up to 8 fingerprints |
| Mounting Kit | Included |
| MTBF | 161709 hours |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, WEEE, AES-256, REACH |
Environmental Standards
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
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Power
| Power Source | USB bus |
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Software / System Requirements
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 5 years |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Width | 12 cm |
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| Depth | 7.7 cm |
| Height | 1.7 cm |
| Weight | 95 g |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
| Shipping Width | 13.2 cm |
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| Shipping Depth | 17.5 cm |
| Shipping Height | 4 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 242 g |
Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% |
Product features
Secure Protection for Your Data
The external SSD/HDD enclosure provides reliable protection against data leaks through secure data encryption. It utilizes hardware-based 256-bit encryption, based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256), one of the most secure encryption methods.Fingerprint Access
With the encrypted hard drive enclosure, you can limit data access to pre-authorized individuals, by storing up to eight fingerprints for fingerprint access. There is also one master password making it easy to configure, manage and change fingerprint profiles.Easy and Versatile Portable Storage
Add portable external data storage to your USB-A or USB-C laptop or tablet with the encrypted SSD / HDD enclosure (two cables included). The enclosure is powered by the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. Your 2.5" SATA drive (7mm to 9.5 mm in height) slides easily into the sleek and durable aluminum enclosure, ventilated to help ensure an optimum operating temperature. Take the compact enclosure with you anywhere you go - to the office, hospital, lab, or out in the field, to access your data securely.Fast Performance
The encrypted drive enclosure supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. The 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure supports SATA I/II/III, ensuring you can achieve high performance while accessing your SATA SSD externally. The TAA compliant S251BMU3FP is backed by a StarTech.com 5-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.Key selling points
- DATA ENCRYPTION & BIOMETRIC SECURITY: Encrypted Hard Drive Enclosure that has 256-bit AES Data Encryption & secure access to external drive by fingerprint or master password to protect sensitive data
- BROAD DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: USB 3.0 (5Gbps) 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure supports any SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD (5 mm to 9.5 mm) for fast data transfer speeds; 50 cm USB 3.0 Cable (USB-A to Micro-B) included
- SECURE FILE ACCESS: Once the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Enclosure is unlocked w/ the master password, an intuitive interface lets you manage up to 8 fingerprints & permissions so multiple users can share the drive
- BROAD HOST COMPATIBILITY: SSD/HDD enclosure case w/universal OS support & plug-and-play use w/ any USB host/laptop; Fingerprint Management Interface requires Windows OS for initial setup & permissions
- DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE: Compact & portable biometric enclosure w/ aluminum housing protects your drive & has ventilation holes for heat dissipation; LEDs indicate power, lock, unlock & error status
References
MPN: S251BMU3FP
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