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White 2.5-inch SATA enclosure, slim 14.5 mm ABS shell, 62 g

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA Enclosure White 62g 14.5mm

SKU CH-MEBM-F2CKS

A tool-free 2.5-inch SATA enclosure with UASP support, 14.5 mm slim profile and 62 g weight for portable SSD or HDD use up to 3 TB

  • TypeEnclosure
  • Tool-free drive swaps in seconds with hot-plug support
  • 70 % faster transfers via UASP over standard USB 3.0
  • JMS578 controller delivers up to 6 Gb/s SATA throughput
  • Ultra-light 62 g ABS shell just 14.5 mm thick
  • Works with Windows XP through 8 and MAC 9.1 / 10.2

Purpose and audience

This enclosure turns a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or solid state drive into a portable USB 3.0 storage device. It accepts drives up to three terabytes and works with Windows XP through Windows 8 and Mac OS 9.1 and 10.2. The tool free design suits users who swap drives frequently or need quick external access.

Thermals noise and power

The ABS plastic shell dissipates heat passively without a fan, so operation is silent. Power comes directly from the USB port, keeping cable clutter low and eliminating the need for an external adapter. The JMS578 controller manages power efficiently during sustained transfers.

Build and daily use

Weighing sixty two grams and measuring fourteen point five millimetres thick, the case adds minimal bulk to a bag or desk. The white ABS housing resists impacts while the tool free slider lets you install or remove a seven millimetre or nine point five millimetre drive in seconds. An LED indicator shows power and activity status at a glance.

Highlights

  • Tool-free drive swaps in seconds with hot-plug support
  • 70 % faster transfers via UASP over standard USB 3.0
  • JMS578 controller delivers up to 6 Gb/s SATA throughput
  • Ultra-light 62 g ABS shell just 14.5 mm thick
  • Works with Windows XP through 8 and MAC 9.1 / 10.2

Specifications

TypeEnclosure

Questions about this item

How do I install a 2.5-inch SATA drive in this enclosure, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the SATA connector until it clicks, then snap the ABS shell closed — no tools needed. The step people miss is verifying the drive thickness is 7 mm or 9.5 mm; thicker drives will not fit the 14.5 mm case.

What maintenance or replacement will this enclosure need over time?

The JMS578 controller and USB 3.0 port are solid-state with no moving parts, so the enclosure itself needs no scheduled maintenance. Only the drive inside may eventually need replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers with this enclosure?

The SATA III 6 Gb/s interface caps continuous throughput; the UASP protocol on the JMS578 chip reduces overhead by about 70 %, but the bus ceiling remains the bottleneck.

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