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YINGHUA 2.5 inch SATA III to USB 3.0 Enclosure Transparent

SKU CH-V3GA-J1QXP

Transparent 2.5-inch SATA enclosure connects any 7 mm or 9.5 mm drive via USB 3.0 with UASP support and a tool-free design

  • Tool-free installation lets you swap drives in seconds
  • USB 3.0 interface with UASP support delivers up to 6 GB/s theoretical speed
  • Transparent ABS case shows drive status at a glance
  • Fits 7 mm and 9.5 mm 2.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs up to 6 TB
  • Hot-plug and plug-and-play with no driver required across Windows and macOS

Transparent 2.5-inch SATA Enclosure

This transparent ABS enclosure converts a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an external USB 3.0 drive. It accepts 7 mm and 9.5 mm drives up to 6 TB and works with Windows and Mac OS without driver installation. The tool-free design makes drive swaps quick for laptop upgrades or data recovery tasks.

Sustained Transfer with UASP Support

The JMS578 controller enables UASP protocol over USB 3.0, reducing CPU overhead during long copy operations compared to bulk-only transport. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures the enclosure functions on legacy ports, though at lower throughput. An LED indicator shows power and activity status throughout extended sessions.

6 TB Capacity Limit

The enclosure supports drives up to 6 TB, so larger 2.5-inch SATA drives will not be recognised. Buyers needing to use 8 TB or 10 TB laptop drives must choose a different enclosure. The 45 cm USB 3.0 Micro-B cable is fixed, limiting placement flexibility for desktop setups.

Highlights

  • Tool-free installation lets you swap drives in seconds
  • USB 3.0 interface with UASP support delivers up to 6 GB/s theoretical speed
  • Transparent ABS case shows drive status at a glance
  • Fits 7 mm and 9.5 mm 2.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs up to 6 TB
  • Hot-plug and plug-and-play with no driver required across Windows and macOS

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the JMS578 controller run hot or draw much power when the enclosure is used continuously?

The JMS578 controller is a low-power bridge; the enclosure has no fan and relies on the transparent ABS shell to dissipate heat passively during all-day operation.

What must I already own to use this enclosure with a 2.5-inch SATA drive?

You need a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD (7 mm or 9.5 mm thick) and a host device with a USB 3.0 Micro-B port or an adapter to USB-A.

Will this enclosure work reliably with an older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, so the drive will function at the slower USB 2.0 speed on legacy ports.

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