A new connectionUp to 5 Gbit/s can be achieved with USB 3.0 Type-C®. This makes data transfer fast and reliable, and the new Type-C® connector is also twist-proof! The adapter is HotSwap and Plug & Play capable, so that a driverless start-up and a quick exchange of the hard drive are possible.Well packedTogether with the matching protective box (HDD height up to 9.5 mm), the hard drive is also well protected against shock and dust on the go. The new USB 3.0 Type-C® port is smaller than its predecessors, making it the future of high-speed mobile data transfer. A handy duoThe 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Type-C® hard drive adapter can be used in combination with the included plastic protection box - or both separately. The advantage of the adapter over external hard drive enclosures is that you can quickly change the hard drive without having to use screws or other tools.