Akasa lite S AK-IC09U3-BK - 2.5-inch External Storage Enclosure - USB 3.0 - Black

The Akasa lite S AK-IC09U3-BK is a compact and durable 2.5-inch external storage enclosure designed to turn your SATA HDD or SSD into a portable drive. With a sleek black aluminium and plastic construction, it offers reliable data transfer via USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) at speeds up to 5 Gbps. The enclosure supports UASP for enhanced performance and is bus-powered, making it ideal for on-the-go use.

Advantages

This enclosure combines portability with robust build quality. Its aluminium body dissipates heat effectively, while the included USB 3.0 cable and screwdriver ensure easy installation. Plug and Play and hot-swap support allow instant connectivity without rebooting.

Suitable for

• Upgrading an old 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD to an external drive
• Creating a portable backup or data transfer solution
• Users needing a simple, bus-powered enclosure for travel

Key specifications

• Product Type: 2.5-inch External Storage Enclosure
• Internal Drive Interface: SATA I/II/III
• External Host Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Max Data Transfer Speed: 5 Gbps
• UASP Support: Yes
• Compatible Drive Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Compatible Drive Type: SATA HDD / SSD
• Maximum Drive Height: 9.5 mm
• Enclosure Material: Aluminium & Plastic
• Color: Black
• Power Mode: USB Bus-powered
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Plug & Play: Yes
• LED Activity Indicator: Yes (Power & Activity)
• Operating System Support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, macOS 10.3+, Linux Kernel 2.6+
• Included Cable Type: USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B
• Included Cable Length: 60 cm
• Installation Method: Screw-fixed (screws and screwdriver included)

Recommendations

For best performance, use with a USB 3.0 port and a modern SSD. The enclosure is compatible with 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 9.5 mm height.