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Rectangular ABS plastic enclosure for 2.5 SATA drive with 40cm cable

YINGHUA

YINGHUA U3S2521 2.5 SATA HDD Enclosure USB 3.0 3.1 5Gbps 6TB 40cm cable

SKU CH-SKBB-17YZ2

Tool-free 2.5 SATA drive enclosure with USB 3.0 and 3.1 interfaces, 5Gbps transfer rate, 6 TB capacity support and 40 cm cable

  • USB 3.0 and 3.1 interfaces deliver 5Gbps transfer speeds
  • 40 cm cable connects 2.5 inch SATA drives without tools
  • ABS plastic shell keeps the enclosure light and durable
  • Supports drives up to 6 TB for large storage needs
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux out of the box

What this enclosure does and who uses it

The YINGHUA U3S2521 turns a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD into an external USB storage device. It suits anyone who wants to access data from an internal drive on a laptop or desktop without opening the case. The ABS plastic shell keeps the drive protected during transport. It works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems.

The specification that decides fit

Only drives with a SATA interface and a 2.5 inch form factor will fit inside. The enclosure supports capacities up to 6TB, so larger drives are not compatible. The USB 3.0 and 3.1 connection delivers a 5Gbps transfer rate for moving files quickly. Drives using other interfaces cannot be used with this unit.

What the bundled cable changes

A 40cm USB cable is included so the enclosure connects immediately without buying a separate lead. The length is convenient for desk use but may be short for floor-standing towers. No software or drivers are required because the device relies on native operating-system support for mass-storage class devices.

Highlights

  • USB 3.0 and 3.1 interfaces deliver 5Gbps transfer speeds
  • 40 cm cable connects 2.5 inch SATA drives without tools
  • ABS plastic shell keeps the enclosure light and durable
  • Supports drives up to 6 TB for large storage needs
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux out of the box

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps transfer rate mean for everyday file copies?

The enclosure connects over USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 and tops out at 5 Gbps, so large folders move at the full speed of a SATA drive without bottleneck.

Which USB standard does the U3S2521 actually use, and what limits it?

It uses USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1, both capped at 5 Gbps, so the SATA link inside is the limiting factor, not the host port.

What drive height and cable length does the ABS case accept?

The case fits 2.5‑inch SATA drives and ships with a 40 cm cable for desktop placement.

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