The USB 3.0 external hard drive enclosure turns a 2.5in SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) into an external portable hard drive that can connect to any USB or eSATA-enabled computer system. For fast performance and efficient data transfers when connected through eSATA, the 2.5in SATA III hard drive enclosure supports full SATA III transfer speeds -- up to 6 Gbps. For universal compatibility, the hard drive enclosure with UASP can be connected through USB 3.0 with transfer speeds up 5 Gbps plus support for UASP, which delivers performance up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. Designed for maximum portability, the portable HDD/SDD enclosure doesn't require an external power adapter when connected to an eSATAp (USB + eSATA combo) host port. The eSATAp/eSATA enclosure supports the fastest drive technologies including SATA III (6 Gbps), hybrid drives and solid-state drives (SSD), saving you time by ensuring you're getting the most out of your drive performance. To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the USB 3.0 external hard drive enclosure supports all the leading operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS. The 2.5in SATA III hard drive enclosure is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.