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Black plastic 2.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with USB 3.0 cable

Orico

Orico 2020U3 2.5" SATA USB 3.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-FQCC-882GA MPN 2020U3

Tool-free 2.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB 3.0 and UASP for drives up to 6 TB

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 6 TB
  • Tool-free drive swap in seconds with no screws required
  • 5 Gbps USB 3.0 with UASP cuts large-file transfer time
  • Auto-sleep after 10 idle minutes saves drive wear
  • Fits 7 mm and 9.5 mm SATA drives up to 6 TB
  • Works on Windows, Mac and Linux without drivers

Tool-free 2.5-inch SATA enclosure

The Orico 2020U3 is a tool-free 2.5-inch enclosure that turns a SATA solid-state drive or hard disk into an external USB 3.0 device. It is aimed at users who want to repurpose an internal laptop drive for portable backup, data migration or media playback without opening a computer case.

USB 3.0 with UASP at 5 Gbps

The single specification that decides fit is the external USB 3.0 Micro-B interface running at 5 Gbps with UASP support. This connection determines the maximum transfer rate and requires a host port that can deliver the same signalling standard for full performance.

Supports drives up to 6 TB capacity

The enclosure accepts 7 mm and 9.5 mm high 2.5-inch SATA I, II or III drives up to 6 TB, so it comfortably handles current high-capacity SSDs and mechanical disks. Drives thicker than 9.5 mm or using the older IDE interface will not fit, and the single-bay design means only one drive can be used at a time.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product line2020U3
Model name2020U3
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Bay count1 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 6 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterNo
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialPlastic
Product dimensions130.8 × 78 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 speed mean for real-world transfers with a SATA SSD inside?

The USB 3.0 connection runs at 5 Gbps and supports UASP, letting a SATA III SSD reach its native sequential speeds over the link; mechanical drives will be limited by their own platters.

Which SATA revisions does the internal connector accept and what does that cap?

The internal connector accepts SATA I, II and III drives, so any 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD up to 6 TB will negotiate at its rated speed without protocol bottlenecks.

What drive heights fit the 130.80 x 78.00 x 15.00 mm shell and how is it secured?

The tray accepts 7 mm and 9.5 mm 2.5-inch SATA drives and uses a tool-free latch, so no screws or adapters are needed to lock the drive in place.

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