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Silver aluminium 3.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with USB 3.0 cable

Thermaltake

Thermaltake ST0042U 3.5" SATA USB 3.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-YS3P-M9S7K MPN ST0042U

Converts a 3.5" SATA drive into a USB 3.0 external drive with an aluminium enclosure for heat dissipation

  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Product colorSilver
  • Product typeOffice Products
  • Product dimensionsHeight:2.2 in × Width:4.6 in × Depth:8.0 in
  • Product weight12.35 oz
  • USB 3.0 delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed for fast file access
  • Aluminum housing dissipates drive heat to protect data during long sessions
  • Fits 3.5" SATA I/II/III drives so you can reuse existing storage
  • LED shows power and drive activity at a glance
  • Compact 2.2" x 4.6" x 8.0" design fits easily on any desk

Purpose-built 3.5" SATA enclosure

The Thermaltake ST0042U turns a bare 3.5-inch SATA hard drive into an external USB 3.0 drive. Aluminium housing acts as a heatsink while an LED shows power and activity status. The package includes the enclosure, a USB 3.0 cable, power adapter, user manual and warranty card.

Who this suits and who it does not

Builders who want to reuse a 3.5-inch SATA drive for backup or bulk storage will find the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 link simple and driver-free. Users who need 2.5-inch drive support, M.2 slots, hardware encryption or RAID modes should look at a different enclosure.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the internal SATA I/II/III interface paired with a 3.5-inch form factor; only drives matching that combination will install and operate correctly.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermaltake
Product colorSilver
Product typeOffice Products
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensionsHeight:2.2 in × Width:4.6 in × Depth:8.0 in
Product weight12.35 oz
Shipping weight1.02 kg
Package size254 × 178 × 76 mm
In the box
In the boxMuse 5G 3.5 in USB3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
USB 3.0 Cable
Power Adapter
User Manual
Warranty Card

Questions about this item

What SATA drive interface does the internal drive need to match for the ST0042U enclosure?

The enclosure accepts SATA I, II or III 3.5-inch drives, so any standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drive will connect correctly.

Will a 3.5-inch SATA drive from an older desktop work inside this USB 3.0 enclosure?

Yes, the ST0042U supports 3.5-inch SATA I, II and III drives, so legacy desktop drives are fully compatible.

How can I confirm the Muse 5G enclosure is operating normally after I connect it?

The front LED shows power and drive activity, lighting solid for power and blinking during read or write operations.

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