This durable optical drive enclosure helps make your laptop, Ultrabook™ or tablet even more powerful by adding an external USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Optical Disk Drive (ODD). Simply slide your slimline SATA Blu-ray, CD or DVD-ROM drive into this compact portable enclosure to add optical reading & writing support to your computer. Save time accessing your files With USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 as the output interface, the drive enclosure supports up to 5 Gbps transfer rate. Now you can access videos & other large files quickly to save valuable time while you’re on the go. Compact portability, durable convenience With a durable, solid-aluminum housing, this finest top quality external enclosure gives you the compact portability you need when you’re on the move or in the field. Plus, the enclosure is USB (Universal Serial Bus)-powered, so you won’t have to carry a power adapter with you everywhere you go. Works with your Mac or PC The optical drive enclosure is OS independent, so you can rest assured it’s compatible with any operating system including Mac, Windows, Linux & Android™. It’s also backward compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 & 1.1, so you’ll be able to connect your optical drive to older computers. The SLSODDU33B drive enclosure is backed by a Star Tech.com 2-year warranty & free lifetime technical support. Features Increase the capabilities of your computer by adding external support for a DVD or Blu-ray ROM drive Save time accessing files with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 performance Protect your optical disc drive with a solid aluminum housing Maximize portability with this USB (Universal Serial Bus) powered device Enjoy plug-&-play installation with no software or driver disc required