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Slim rectangular USB 3.0 enclosure for 12.7mm SATA optical drives

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 to SATA 12.7mm ODD Enclosure

SKU CH-C2NT-W1VTX

Converts a 12.7mm laptop SATA optical drive into a portable USB 3.0 external drive with 5Gbps transfer speed

  • Turn a laptop 12.7 mm optical drive into an external USB drive
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Plug and play with no driver installation required
  • Works with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems
  • USB powered so no separate power adapter is needed

USB 3.0 to SATA 12.7mm ODD Enclosure

This enclosure converts an internal 12.7mm laptop optical drive into an external USB device. It accepts SATA tray-load DVD or Blu-ray units that have been removed from a notebook. The USB 3.0 interface provides up to 5Gbps transfer speed and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. No driver installation is required for supported operating systems.

Compatibility and exclusions

It suits users who want to reuse a 12.7mm SATA tray-load optical drive from a laptop on Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8, Linux or Mac OS 10. It will not work with 9.5mm drives, IDE interface drives or slot-load mechanisms. Buyers needing to connect a thinner 9.5mm drive or an IDE optical unit should look for a different enclosure.

Critical fit specification

The enclosure only fits 12.7mm SATA tray-load optical drives. This single dimensional and interface constraint decides whether your existing drive can be installed. Verify the drive height and connector type before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Turn a laptop 12.7 mm optical drive into an external USB drive
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Plug and play with no driver installation required
  • Works with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems
  • USB powered so no separate power adapter is needed

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 9.5 mm or 12.7 mm version for my laptop drive?

The enclosure only fits 12.7 mm tray-load SATA optical drives; 9.5 mm devices are not supported.

What does the 5 Gbps headline speed mean when I copy a disc?

USB 3.0 tops out at 5 Gbps, but real-world throughput will be limited by the drive’s own read rate and the SATA link.

Which USB standard does it use and what does that cap?

It uses a USB 3.0 interface, capping the link at 5 Gbps while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.

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