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SKU: S251BMU3FP

StarTech.com Biometric Enclosure - Encrypted USB 3.0 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure - Fingerprint/Password Access - 256-bit AES Data Encryption - Secure External USB 3.1 Gen 1 to HDD/SSD

StarTech.com
£66.74
iFrame
  • DATA ENCRYPTION & BIOMETRIC SECURITY: Encrypted Hard Drive Enclosure that has 256-bit AES Data Encryption & secure access to external drive by fingerprint or master password to protect sensitive data
  • BROAD DRIVE COMPATIBILITY: USB 3.0 (5Gbps) 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure supports any SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD (5 mm to 9.5 mm) for fast data transfer speeds; 50 cm USB 3.0 Cable (USB-A to Micro-B) included
  • SECURE FILE ACCESS: Once the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Enclosure is unlocked w/ the master password, an intuitive interface lets you manage up to 8 fingerprints & permissions so multiple users can share the drive
  • BROAD HOST COMPATIBILITY: SSD/HDD enclosure case w/universal OS support & plug-and-play use w/ any USB host/laptop; Fingerprint Management Interface requires Windows OS for initial setup & permissions
  • DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE: Compact & portable biometric enclosure w/ aluminum housing protects your drive & has ventilation holes for heat dissipation; LEDs indicate power, lock, unlock & error status

External SSD / HDD Enclosure | USB 3.0 | Aluminum

Protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access wherever you go, with this encrypted hard drive enclosure for 2.5” SATA SSDs and HDDs. It encrypts the data on your hard drive and utilizes the latest biometric technology to limit users through fingerprint access.

Secure Protection for Your Data

The external SSD/HDD enclosure provides reliable protection against data leaks through secure data encryption. It utilizes hardware-based 256-bit encryption, based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256), one of the most secure encryption methods.

Fingerprint Access

With the encrypted hard drive enclosure, you can limit data access to pre-authorized individuals, by storing up to eight fingerprints for fingerprint access. There is also one master password making it easy to configure, manage and change fingerprint profiles.

Easy and Versatile Portable Storage

Add portable external data storage to your USB-A or USB-C laptop or tablet with the encrypted SSD / HDD enclosure (two cables included). The enclosure is powered by the USB port on your device, so no external power is required.

Your 2.5” SATA drive (7mm to 9.5 mm in height) slides easily into the sleek and durable aluminum enclosure, ventilated to help ensure an optimum operating temperature. Take the compact enclosure with you anywhere you go - to the office, hospital, lab, or out in the field, to access your data securely.

Fast Performance

The encrypted drive enclosure supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. The 2.5” SATA hard drive enclosure supports SATA I/II/III, ensuring you can achieve high performance while accessing your SATA SSD externally.

The TAA compliant S251BMU3FP is backed by a StarTech.com 5-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Storage
Supported storage drive heights 9.5 mm
Number of storage drives supported 1
Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size 2.5"
Ports & interfaces
USB connector gender Female
USB connector type Micro-USB B
USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectivity Yes
Design
Certification CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Number of fans 0 fan(s)
LED indicators Activity, Power
Material Aluminium, Plastic
Product colour Black
Product type HDD/SSD enclosure
Performance
SATA connector insertion cycles 10000
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 161709 h
UASP support No
Security algorithms 256-bit AES
Chipset Initio Corporation - INIC-3637e
Data transfer rate 5 Gbit/s
Power
Power source type USB
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Package weight 242 g
Package height 40 mm
Package depth 175 mm
Package width 132 mm
Weight 95 g
Height 17 mm
Depth 77 mm
Width 120 mm
Packaging content
Manual Yes
Screwdriver included Yes
Screws included Yes
Cables included USB
Technical details
Compliance certificates RoHS
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case 40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height 338 mm
Master (outer) case length 446 mm
Master (outer) case width 390 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733080