External SSD / HDD Enclosure | USB 3.0 | AluminumProtect your sensitive data from unauthorized access wherever you go, with this encrypted hard drive enclosure for 2.5” SATA SSDs and HDDs. It encrypts the data on your hard drive and utilizes the latest biometric technology to limit users through fingerprint access.Secure Protection for Your DataThe 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 AccessWith 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 StorageAdd 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 PerformanceThe 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.The StarTech.com Advantage

Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Yes
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB connector gender	Female
Weight & dimensions
Width	120 mm
Depth	77 mm
Height	17 mm
Weight	95 g
Package width	132 mm
Package depth	175 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	242 g
Power
Power source type	USB
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Storage
Storage drive size	2.5"
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supported	1
Supported storage drive heights	9.5 mm
Packaging content
Cables included	USB
Screws included	Yes
Screwdriver included	Yes
Manual	Yes
Design
Product type	HDD/SSD enclosure
Product colour	Black
Material	Aluminium, Plastic
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Performance
Data transfer rate	5 Gbit/s
Chipset	Initio Corporation - INIC-3637e
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
UASP support	No
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	161709 h
SATA connector insertion cycles	10000
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080
Master (outer) case width	390 mm
Master (outer) case length	446 mm
Master (outer) case height	338 mm
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)