Installation Guide
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MRK-235ST-U3
Description:
The ability to convert a 2.5” SSD/HDD to 3.5” Standard HDD form factor and to turn it into a USB 3.0 enclosure is
the latest addition to the Storage Accessories. This new 2.5” to 3.5” SATA SSD/HDD Converter with USB 3.0 is
designed with Aluminum and Steel Alloy casing for heat dissipation, this versatile converter emulates the same
Standard 3.5” HDD size, SATA connection and pass thru design for the fastest 6Gbps speed possible for any 2.5”
SSD/HDD place into the converter. The connector on the converter use a Patent NSS connector design to support
many cycles of hot swap (50,000), thus keeping the hard drive safe and in a durable environment. In addition,
when it is connected via a USB 3.0 cable, it turns into a USB 3.0 enclosure. The screw-less and tool-less designed
converter makes it very easy to add and change drive on this 2.5” to 3.5” SATA SSD/HDD Converter with USB 3.0.
Features:
• Support standard 2.5” SSD/HDD SATA drive
• Support 9.5mm and 12.5mm SSD/HDD
• USB 3.0 port to turn this converter into a USB 3.0 enclosure
• SMART Support in SATA mode
• Support UASP and HDD string in USB mode
• Aluminum and Steel Alloy for good heat dissipation
• Patent NSS Connector for 50,000 cycles of hot swap
• Pass thru for the fastest SATA III speed (6Gbps)
• Screw-less and tool-less for easy swap of drives
• Support any speed the SATA drive (SATA I/II/III)
• Hot-Swappable ready, No Drivers Needed (NDN) for any OS
• Status LED for clear indication of power/activity
Specications:
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MRK-235ST-U3
2.5” SATA III/II/I SSD/HDD (9.5mm & 12.5mm)
3.5” SATA drive form factor
Standard SATA
Standard SATA and USB 3.0(Micro B)
USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B (Length: 762mm)
Any size
Aluminum, Steel Alloy and ABS
141 x 101.6 x 25.5 mm
150g
Package Contents:
• 2.5” to 3.5” SATA SSD/HDD Converter
• Mounting screws
• USB 3.0 cable
• Quick installation Guide
System Requirements:
• Any OS
• Any standard 2.5”SSD/HDD (9.5mm & 12.5mm)
• USB 3.0 port if using as a USB 3.0 enclosure
Unlatch Door Close Door
Slide 2.5” SSD/HDD
into Drive Bay
Product Overview
1. Door latch
2. Drive bay door
3. SATA power connector
4. SATA data connector
5. LED activity indicator
6. Drive mounting screws
7. USB 3.0 Cable
8. USB Port
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3
7
4
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6
Option #2
Insert Converter with 2.5” SSD/HDD drive into 3.5” Removable Drive Bay.
Option #1
Connect via provided USB 3.0 cable
Option #3
Insert Converter with 2.5” SSD/HDD drive into System Chassis.
