We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black aluminum 3.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with USB 2.0 cable and AC adapter

AcomData

AcomData HDEXXXU2E-740 3.5" SATA USB 2.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-ERFD-A6K66 MPN HDEXXXU2E-740

Aluminium 3.5" SATA enclosure with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, fanless and RoHS compliant

  • Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA
  • External connectionUSB 2.0
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialAluminum
  • DetailsSystem Requirements: PC with Windows 7/ Vista/XP (SP1)/ 2000
  • Aluminium casing runs silently without a fan
  • USB 2.0 interface delivers up to 480 Mbps transfer speed
  • Tool-free chassis lets you install a 3.5″ SATA drive in seconds
  • Works with Windows 7, Vista, XP SP1 and Mac OS 10.2
  • RoHS and WEEE compliant for greener disposal

Turn your 3.5" SATA drive external

This enclosure houses a single 3.5-inch SATA hard disk or SSD and connects it to a host computer through a USB 2.0 port. It is aimed at users who want to repurpose an internal drive for portable backup, data transfer or archival storage without opening their case. The kit includes the enclosure and an AC power adapter for reliable operation.

Aluminium chassis with fanless cooling

The black aluminium body measures 7.40 by 4.40 by 1.26 inches and weighs 1.72 lbs, providing a rigid shell that doubles as a passive heatsink. With no internal fan the unit runs near-silently, making it suitable for quiet offices or bedroom workstations. A single USB 2.0 cable carries data at up to 480 Mbps while the external power brick supplies the drive, so no extra cables clutter the desk.

Driver-free setup on legacy and current OS

The enclosure is recognised automatically by Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1, Vista and 7 as well as Mac OS 10.2 on G3, G4, G5 or Intel Macs, requiring no driver installation. Hot-plug support lets you swap drives without rebooting, and the tool-free chassis design makes drive insertion a matter of seconds. RoHS and WEEE compliance confirm the materials meet current environmental standards.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in External Drive Enclosures, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 821 comparable items (median $30.99).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAcomdata
Model nameHDEXXXU2E-740
Product colorBlack
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 2.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions7.4 in × 4.4 in × 1.26 in
Product weight1.72 lb (0.78 kg)
Shipping weight0.77 kg
Package size241 × 171 × 95 mm
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

What real-world transfer rate does the USB 2.0 interface on this HDEXXXU2E-740 enclosure cap at?

The USB 2.0 connection is rated at a maximum of 480 Mbps, so actual throughput will be limited to that ceiling.

What physical space and drive size does the aluminum chassis of this 740 enclosure require?

It accepts one 3.5-inch SATA drive and measures 7.40 by 4.40 by 1.26 inches, weighing 1.72 lbs.

How is the drive installed in this fanless aluminum kit, and which step do users most often miss?

Slide the SATA drive into the internal bay, connect the data and power cables, close the chassis, then attach the AC adapter before plugging in the USB cable.

More in External Drive Enclosures

Similar items