Caixa para HDD/SSD Fantec ALU7MMU3 prateada 2,5 polegadas

The Fantec ALU7MMU3 Silver 2.5" HDD/SSD enclosure is a compact aluminium case designed to house a single 2.5-inch SATA drive. It provides an external connection via a Micro-USB B port and supports SATA I/II/III interfaces with a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. The enclosure’s silver aluminium body offers lightweight protection while keeping the drive accessible for portable use and simple plug-and-play connection to compatible hosts.

Advantages

The aluminium construction combines light weight with improved heat dissipation compared with plastic enclosures. Support for SATA III ensures compatibility with modern 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs while retaining backward compatibility with earlier SATA versions. The Micro-USB B connector and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) interface provide wide host compatibility and straightforward connectivity for laptops, desktops and many other devices. The single-drive design keeps installation and handling simple for quick drive swaps.

Suitable for

• Backing up or archiving data from laptops and desktops
• Converting internal 2.5" SATA drives into portable external storage
• Testing or cloning drives during system maintenance
• Transporting a single drive securely for offsite storage or data transfer

Key specifications

• Supported drive size: 2.5 inches
• Number of drives: 1
• Supported interfaces: Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
• Maximum data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbit/s
• USB interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
• USB connector type: Micro-USB B
• Material: Aluminium
• Colour: Silver
• Weight: 0.06 kg

How to use

Open the enclosure according to the manufacturer’s instructions, insert a 2.5" SATA drive into the SATA connector, and secure the drive in place. Close the enclosure and connect it to a host device using a Micro-USB B to USB cable that supports USB 3.2 Gen 1. The connected computer should detect the drive automatically; if necessary, initialize or format the drive using the host operating system’s disk management tools. Safely eject the device from the host before disconnecting the cable to prevent data loss.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use a USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1 compliant cable and connect to a matching USB port on the host. Ensure the inserted drive is compatible with 2.5" SATA specifications and observe standard anti-static precautions during installation. Avoid exposing the aluminium enclosure to prolonged moisture or extreme temperatures to maintain the integrity of the drive and enclosure.