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Black aluminium 2.5 inch SATA enclosure with hairline finish

Thermaltake

Thermaltake Silver River 5G ST0024Z 2.5" drive enclosure

SKU CH-F300-D4GQS MPN ST0024Z

An aluminum 2.5-inch SATA drive enclosure with USB 3.0 connectivity and an included power adapter

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2003 Mac OS 10.3 and late
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeSee Details
  • Slim aluminium casing protects the drive and dissipates heat
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed delivers up to 5.0 Gbps transfer rate
  • Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Plug-and-play setup works without extra software or power cord
  • Includes shielded USB 3.0 cable, power adapter, screwdriver and carrying pouch

Compact SATA Enclosure

The Thermaltake Silver River 5G ST0024Z houses a single 2.5 inch SATA I, II or III hard drive or SSD. Its aluminium shell and hairline finish give a rigid, pocket sized form factor for technicians and mobile users who need quick external access to internal drives.

Silent Passive Cooling

No fan is fitted; the aluminium body acts as a heatsink to dissipate warmth from the drive during normal file transfers. Power comes from the included AC adapter so the host port is not burdened and the enclosure draws no extra current from the USB 3.0 connection.

Sustained Transfer Stability

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed tops out at 5.0 Gbps and falls back to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps or 1.1 at 12 Mbps when connected to older ports. The SATA link and passive thermal path keep performance steady across long copy sessions without the throttling that can appear in smaller bus powered units.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermaltake
Product lineSilver River 5G
Model nameST0024Z
Product colorBlack
Product typeSee Details
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions79 (W) × 17 (H) × 136 (D) mm
3.11 (W) × 0.67 (H) × 5.35 (D) in
Product weight98 g / 0.22 lb
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size183 × 135 × 46 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2003 Mac OS 10.3 and later
In the box
In the boxPremium Shielded USB 3.0 Cable
Power Adapter
Screwdriver
Carrying Pouch
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

How do I install a 2.5" SATA drive into the Silver River 5G and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the SATA connector, secure it with the included screws using the provided screwdriver, then close the aluminum casing. The step often missed is tightening the screws fully, which ensures proper heat transfer to the enclosure body.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST0024Z need over time?

The enclosure has no fan or moving parts, so it requires no scheduled maintenance. Only the USB 3.0 cable or the external power adapter may need replacement if damaged after extended use.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on the USB 3.0 interface?

The USB 3.0 SuperSpeed link caps at 5.0 Gbps, so sustained throughput will hit that interface ceiling before the internal SATA I/II/III drive reaches its own maximum speed.

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