Get the faster speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 in a lightweight and portable storage solutionNow it's easier than ever to access your data wherever you go. This USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) single-drive enclosure for 2.5” solid-state or hard drives gives you an ultra-fast, portable external storage solution.Light-weight and tool-free for easy portabilityEngineered with a durable and lightweight housing, the enclosure tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case for portable storage. It’s completely tool-free so you can install your drives quickly on the fly.Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps – twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfer.Powered directly from USB portThe enclosure connects easily to a host computer, with no external power required. It comes with a USB A to Micro B cable, providing backward compatibility with existing USB ports or hardware. It also provides UASP support for enhanced performance.The S251BPU313 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.The StarTech.com Advantage- Create portable external storage for a 2.5” SSD/HDD with USB 3.1 Gen 2 high speed performance- Tool-free design and lightweight enclosure for easy portability- USB A to Micro B cable for easy compatibility