Turn a 2.5in SATA HDD/SSD into a complete external storage solution over USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 with UASP. The S2510BMU33CB UASP-enabled USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 SATA hard drive enclosure lets you connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) to your computer through an available USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. To maximize portability, the enclosure features a built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 cable, & requires no external power adapter ensuring minimal external accessories. The cable tucks safely & discreetly away while the device is not in operation, to prevent damage or tangles. To better utilize the full potential of your SATA III SSD/HDD the enclosure supports UASP, which allows for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 enclosure features a sleek design with high-quality aluminum construction & ventilation, for excellent heat dissipation. UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), & Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed & 40% faster write speed over traditional USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 at peak performance. At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources. Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled Star Tech.com Enclosure, & a SATA III solid state drive.