What it does: a compact 2.5' drive enclosure that connects a SATA I / II / III 2.5' SSD or hard drive (up to 12TB) to your computer using USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 or eSATA. Key features and benefits Broad drive compatibility: accepts any 2.5' SATA I/II/III SSD or HDD up to 12TB, so you can reuse laptop drives, largercapacity HDDs, or ‑capacity SSDs without compatibility worries. performance transfers: supports SATA III (6.0 Gbps) and USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5.0 Gbps) for fast file transfers. UASP protocol support improves throughput and lowers CPU overhead with compatible drives and hosts. Flexible connection options: builtin ONE Button interface lets you switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA so you can use the available port on your computer. Plugandplay, hotswappable: USB bus powered and requires no drivers on most systems; swap drives or connect/disconnect without shutting down your computer. Builtin sensor with Auto and Manual modes: monitor and control the enclosure's internal sensor behavior to match your use case (automatic management or manual control as needed). Compact, portable design: lightweight 2.5' form factor fits easily into a bag for field work or desktop use. How it solves problems Faster transfers for backups and large files: SATA III + USB 3.0 and UASP support reduces transfer times versus USB 2.0, making it practical to move large photo, video, or project folders. Easy drive reuse and upgrades: quickly access data from an old laptop drive or clone a drive during an upgrade without opening your computer. Works with older and newer systems: choose USB 3.0 for modern laptops or eSATA for systems with ‑performance legacy ports. Technical highlights Drive type supported: 2.5' SATA I / II / III SSD or HDD Maximum supported capacity: up to 12TB SATA transfer speed: up to 6.0 Gbps (SATA III) USB transfer speed: USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5.0 Gbps (backwards compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1) Protocol support: UASP supported Power and hotswap: USB bus powered, hotswappable, no drivers required in most OS environments Interface switching: ONE Button selection to switch between USB 3.0 and eSATA Additional control: builtin sensor with Auto and Manual modes Practical use scenarios Laptop drive upgrade: remove your laptop's 2.5' drive, place it in the enclosure, clone the drive, then put the upgraded drive back into the laptop. Onsite photo/video transfers: photographers transfer large RAW or video files from a 2.5' SSD to a laptop via USB 3.0 with UASP for faster offloading between shoots. Data recovery and diagnostics: technicians connect various 2.5' SATA drives to a desktop via eSATA or USB for quick data access, troubleshooting, and recovery without installing drives internally. Compatible environments Use with desktops and laptops that have USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (also works with USB 2.0/1.1 at lower speeds) Use with systems that include eSATA ports when eSATA connection is preferred Notes Designed for 2.5' SATA drives only; 3.5' drives are not supported. Performance depends on the drive used and host computer capabilities; to realize full speeds, use SATA III drives and a USB 3.0 / eSATA host with UASP support. This enclosure provides a straightforward, flexible solution for accessing, transferring, and reusing 2.5' SATA drives up to 12TB with multiple connection options and simple, driver operation.