Turn your Blu-ray or DVD ROM drive into a portable, external disk drive. This durable optical drive enclosure helps make your laptop, Ultrabook™ or tablet even more powerful by adding an external USB 3.0 Optical Disk Drive (ODD). Simply slide your slimline SATA Blu-ray, CD or DVD-ROM drive into this compact portable enclosure to add optical reading and writing support to your computer.
Save time accessing your files
With USB 3.0 as the output interface, the drive enclosure supports up to 5Gbps transfer rate. Now you can access videos and other large files quickly to save valuable time while you’re on the go.
Compact portability, durable convenience
With a durable, solid-aluminum housing, this top-quality external enclosure gives you the compact portability you need when you’re on the move or in the field. Plus, the enclosure is USB-powered, so you won’t have to carry a power adapter with you everywhere you go.
Works with your Mac or PC
The optical drive enclosure is OS independent, so you can rest assured it’s compatible with any operating system including Mac®, Windows®, Linux® and Android™.
It’s also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so you’ll be able to connect your optical drive to older computers.
The SLSODDU33B drive enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
Bus Type: USB 3.0
Chipset ID: Initio - 3619
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate): Slimline SATA
Drive Installation: Fixed
Drive Size: 5.25in
Interface: USB 3.0
Number of Drives: 1
Supported Drive Height(s): 12.7mm
Performance
General Specifications: Supports Blu-ray, CD or DVD-ROM drives
Hot Swap Capability: Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
Type and Rate:
USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
SATA II (3 Gbps)
UASP Support: No
Connector(s)
Drive Connectors: 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.0 Mini-B (10 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Physical Characteristics
Color: Black
Enclosure Type: Aluminum and Plastic
Max Drive Height: 0.7 in [17.5 mm]
Product Height: 0.8 in [20 mm]
Product Length: 5.9 in [150 mm]
Product Weight: 9.8 oz [277 g]
Product Width: 5.4 in [136 mm]
Power
Power Source: USB-Powered
Environmental
Humidity: 10~90% RH
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 14.8 oz [419 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package:
1 - USB 3.0 to Slimline SATA ODD Enclosure
1 - USB 3.0 cable
1 - Installation screw kit
1 - Quick Start Guide