The S2510SM12U33 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 to SATA hard drive enclosure with UASP enables you to connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state drive to your computer through an available USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. With support for drives up to 12.5mm in height, & high-capacity SATA I/II/III drives (tested up to 1TB) this versatile USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 enclosure ensures compatibility with virtually any 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state drive. To maximize performance & 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. See our UASP testing results below for further details. The USB 3.0 enclosure features a sleek design with high-quality aluminum construction and ventilation, ensuring excellent heat dissipation. To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the S2510SM12U33 supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Microsoft Windows (8/7/ Vista/XP/ Server 2008/ Server 2003), Apple OSX (10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6), Linux, & Google Chrome OS™. The S2510SM12U33 requires no external power adapter to maximize portability when carried as a laptop accessory & is backed by a Star Tech.com 2-year warranty & free lifetime technical support. enhanced Performance with UASP 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.