SABRENT USB 3.0 Enclosure for 2.5" & 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD (EC-KSL3)

Turn any internal 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD into fast external USB storage. Tool-free design — slide in your drive, connect, and go. Power adapter and USB cable included.

Please read before purchasing: This enclosure uses a USB Type-A host connection (cable included). If your computer only has USB-C ports, you will need a separate USB-C to USB-A adapter (not included). This enclosure is for SATA drives only. SAS, M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, NVMe PCIe, and IDE/PATA drives are not compatible. Note: Some 3.5" drives 4TB and above with taller-than-standard PCB assemblies may not seat correctly. Please verify your drive's physical dimensions if in doubt.

Features: USB Type-A, USB 3.0 with UASP: USB Type-A host connection. Theoretical maximum 625 MB/s; typical real-world speeds are 100–180 MB/s for HDDs and up to 400–500 MB/s for SSDs. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Tool-Free Drive Swap: Push-button release opens the enclosure. No screws or tools needed. Swap drives in seconds. Universal SATA Support: Fits 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs. SATA only — SAS, M.2, NVMe, IDE/PATA not supported. External Power Required: Includes a 12V/2A AC power adapter (wall outlet required). Ensures stable, reliable power for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives including high-capacity models. Durable Aluminum + ABS Construction: Aluminum shell for heat dissipation; internal ABS shock-absorbing tray protects your drive during use. Plug & Play, No Drivers: Works with Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux. LED indicates power and activity status.

Compatibility — Supported drives: ? 2.5" SATA HDD (mechanical) ? 3.5" SATA HDD (mechanical) — standard height; verify dimensions for 4TB+ drives ? 2.5" SATA SSD ? SATA I, II, and III (backward compatible)

NOT compatible with: ? SAS drives ? M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA drives ? NVMe PCIe drives ? IDE / PATA drives ? USB external hard drives

Additional notes: S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics are not accessible through the USB bridge on this enclosure. macOS: Drive will remount after sleep/wake cycle — this is normal behavior for USB enclosures on macOS. Hard drive not included.

System Requirements: USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (Type-A) for maximum speed Wall outlet for included 12V/2A power adapter Windows 10 / 11, macOS, or Linux

Package Contents: 1x SABRENT EC-KSL3 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure 1x USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable 1x 110V–240V AC to 12V/2A DC power adapter 1x Quick user guide Hard drive not included.

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Model # EC-UASP EC-OCUB EC-UK30 EC-DFLT EC-KSL3 EC-DFFN
Size Compatibility: 2.5" SSD 2.5" SSD 2.5" SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD
Capacity Supported: 8TB 8TB 8TB 20TB 20TB 20TB
Transfer Speed: Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 625 MB/s Up to 5 Gbps
Cable: USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A
UASP: ? ? ? ? ? ?
Plug and Play: ? ? ? ? ? ?
Material: ABS ABS Aluminum ABS Aluminum ABS
Assembly: Tool Free Tool Free Screws set with screws driver included Tool Free Tool Free Tool Free
Fan Cooling: -- -- -- -- -- ?

SABRENT USB 3.0 Enclosure for 2.5" & 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD (EC-KSL3)

Turn any internal 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD into fast external USB storage. Tool-free design — slide in your drive, connect, and go. Power adapter and USB cable included.

Please read before purchasing: This enclosure uses a USB Type-A host connection (cable included). If your computer only has USB-C ports, you will need a separate USB-C to USB-A adapter (not included). This enclosure is for SATA drives only. SAS, M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, NVMe PCIe, and IDE/PATA drives are not compatible. Note: Some 3.5" drives 4TB and above with taller-than-standard PCB assemblies may not seat correctly. Please verify your drive's physical dimensions if in doubt.

Features: USB Type-A, USB 3.0 with UASP: USB Type-A host connection. Theoretical maximum 625 MB/s; typical real-world speeds are 100–180 MB/s for HDDs and up to 400–500 MB/s for SSDs. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Tool-Free Drive Swap: Push-button release opens the enclosure. No screws or tools needed. Swap drives in seconds. Universal SATA Support: Fits 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDDs and SSDs. SATA only — SAS, M.2, NVMe, IDE/PATA not supported. External Power Required: Includes a 12V/2A AC power adapter (wall outlet required). Ensures stable, reliable power for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives including high-capacity models. Durable Aluminum + ABS Construction: Aluminum shell for heat dissipation; internal ABS shock-absorbing tray protects your drive during use. Plug & Play, No Drivers: Works with Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux. LED indicates power and activity status.

Compatibility — Supported drives: ? 2.5" SATA HDD (mechanical) ? 3.5" SATA HDD (mechanical) — standard height; verify dimensions for 4TB+ drives ? 2.5" SATA SSD ? SATA I, II, and III (backward compatible)

NOT compatible with: ? SAS drives ? M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA drives ? NVMe PCIe drives ? IDE / PATA drives ? USB external hard drives

Additional notes: S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics are not accessible through the USB bridge on this enclosure. macOS: Drive will remount after sleep/wake cycle — this is normal behavior for USB enclosures on macOS. Hard drive not included.

System Requirements: USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (Type-A) for maximum speed Wall outlet for included 12V/2A power adapter Windows 10 / 11, macOS, or Linux

Package Contents: 1x SABRENT EC-KSL3 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure 1x USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable 1x 110V–240V AC to 12V/2A DC power adapter 1x Quick user guide Hard drive not included.

Customer Reviews
Price
Model # EC-UASP EC-OCUB EC-UK30 EC-DFLT EC-KSL3 EC-DFFN
Size Compatibility: 2.5" SSD 2.5" SSD 2.5" SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD 2.5 & 3.5 SSD
Capacity Supported: 8TB 8TB 8TB 20TB 20TB 20TB
Transfer Speed: Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 5 Gbps Up to 625 MB/s Up to 5 Gbps
Cable: USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A USB 3.0 Type-A
UASP: ? ? ? ? ? ?
Plug and Play: ? ? ? ? ? ?
Material: ABS ABS Aluminum ABS Aluminum ABS
Assembly: Tool Free Tool Free Screws set with screws driver included Tool Free Tool Free Tool Free
Fan Cooling: -- -- -- -- -- ?