Turn two 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs into high-performance storage with RAID - for USB-C and USB-A enabled devices

Compact in size but big on performance, this dual-bay enclosure provides powerful external data storage, with ultra-fast data transfer speeds and configurable RAID modes. It’s ideal for small business and home office applications, or top-performing workstations for graphic designers, engineers and other business professionals.

High-capacity storage in a compact design

Create a high-capacity, external data storage solution with support for two 2.5” SSDs/HDDs in a wide range of sizes from 5 to 12.5mm. Tested for compatibility with capacities up to 4TB at 7200 RPM, this aluminum enclosure delivers fast file transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance. It supports SATA I, II and III and is enhanced with UASP to maximize the performance and speed of your SATA III drives. It even has a fan, with built-in speed control, to keep things running smoothly.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, supporting transfer rates of up to 10Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers.

Includes two USB cables for versatility

The dual-bay drive enclosure comes with two USB cables for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-C port, as well as legacy devices. It includes both USB-C to Micro B and USB-A to Micro B cables. The 2-bay enclosure is also compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

Achieve enhanced performance through RAID

Through RAID 0 support, the dual-bay enclosure lets you maximize the performance of your SATA III SSDs to achieve greater file transfer speeds. The dual-bay enclosure also supports RAID 1, Big (Spanning or Concatenation) and JBOD. With multiple RAID options, you can gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy.

The enclosure is OS independent, requiring no additional software or drivers. The S252BU313R is backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech. com Advantage

- Create powerful external storage with a 2-bay enclosure for 2.5” SSD/HDDs
- Works with both USB-C and USB-A enabled devices, with two cables included
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port

Specification

Product
Product id	526265
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	S252BU313R
EAN/UPC code	065030862028
Warranty (months)	2 years
Storage
Storage drive size	2.5 "
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supported	2
Supported storage drive heights	5, 7, 9.5, 12.5 mm
RAID levels	0, 1, BIG, JBOD
Maximum storage capacity	4 TB
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Y
USB version	3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB connector gender	Female connector
USB ports quantity	1
Integrated USB cable	N
Design
Product type	HDD/SSD enclosure
Product colour	Black
Material	Aluminium
LED indicators	Y
Number of fans	1 ventilator(en)
Fan diameter	30 mm
Certification	FCC, CE, REACH
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Performance
Data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM1352R
UASP support	Y
Plug and Play	Y
Power
External power adapter	Y
Compatible power plug types	AU, EU, UK, US
AC adapter input voltage	110 - 240 V
AC adapter input current	0.8 A
AC adapter output voltage	12 V
AC adapter output current	2 A
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Weight & dimensions
Width	81 mm
Depth	148 mm
Height	60 mm
Weight	378 g
Package width	163 mm
Package depth	228 mm
Package height	112 mm
Package weight	910 g
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Y
Cables included	USB, USB Type-C
Screwdriver included	Y
Manual	Y
Other features
Power plug type	Type B