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White 2.5-inch shockproof SATA drive enclosure with wrap-around USB cable

Silicon Power

Silicon Power Armor A30 2.5" SATA USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure White SP000HSPHDA30S3W

SKU CH-DJYV-ZGYMK MPN SP000HSPHDA30S3W

A 2.5" SATA enclosure with a wrap-around USB 3.0 cable, shockproof to MIL-STD-810G, supporting drives up to 2TB

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II
  • External connectionUSB 1.1
  • Shockproof design meets US military MIL-STD-810G standard
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers data transfer rates up to 5Gbps
  • Tool-free installation supports 2.5" SATA drives up to 2TB capacity
  • Compact dimensions of 87.5 mm x 134 mm x 18.6 mm weigh only 105g
  • Wrap-around USB 3.0 cable included for broad Windows, Mac, Linux compatibility

Armor A30 2.5" enclosure

The Silicon Power Armor A30 is a 2.5-inch SATA drive enclosure built to USB 3.0 specification. It suits users who want to turn an internal laptop drive into portable storage with a rugged, shockproof case. The enclosure meets US Military MIL-STD-810G standard for drop protection and works with Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

Capacity and headroom

The enclosure accepts 2.5-inch SATA hard drives up to 2TB capacity, providing a simple upgrade path for older laptop drives. Data transfer rates reach up to 5Gbps over the USB 3.0 connection, though actual throughput depends on the installed drive speed. Drives larger than 2TB are not supported by this enclosure design.

USB 3.0 practical limits

The USB 3.0 interface caps performance at 5Gbps, which is the ceiling for any SATA drive installed inside. The included wrap-around cable keeps the connection tidy but does not extend the bandwidth beyond the USB 3.0 standard. Users needing faster speeds would require a different interface standard not provided by this enclosure.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 1.1
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Will my older 2.5" SATA II drive work inside the Armor A30 enclosure?

Yes, the enclosure accepts any 2.5" SATA I or SATA II drive up to 2TB and connects it through the USB 3.0 interface.

How can I verify the Armor A30 is transferring data at USB 3.0 speed after I connect it?

Check the operating system device manager or system profiler — it should list the enclosure as a USB 3.0 device operating at 5Gbps.

Does the retail box of the SP000HSPHDA30S3W include the wrap-around USB 3.0 cable or do I need to buy one separately?

The wrap-around USB 3.0 cable is included in the retail packaging, so no separate cable purchase is required.

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