HDD enclosure DeLOCK 42636 Black 5.25 inch Micro SATA 5 Gbit/s

The DeLOCK 42636 is an external HDD enclosure in black designed for 5.25" slim SATA drives with a Micro SATA interface. It converts an internal 12.7 mm height optical or slim storage drive (for example DVD-ROM, DVD±RW, Blu-ray) into a mobile USB-connected drive. The drive can be installed without tools and the enclosure connects to a computer or laptop via a USB Type-A plug.

Advantages

The enclosure supports one 5.25" Micro SATA drive and provides a data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. It is made of plastic in a black finish and allows hot-swap operation for easy drive replacement without powering down the host system. Tool-free installation simplifies fitting and removal of the drive.

Suitable for

• Converting internal slim optical drives (DVD, Blu-ray) to external USB drives
• Accessing data from 5.25" Micro SATA drives on a laptop or desktop
• Temporary or occasional use of a single slim storage drive via USB Type-A

Key specifications

• Model: DeLOCK 42636
• Supported drives: 1 × 5.25" slim drive, 12.7 mm height, Micro SATA interface
• Data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbit/s
• USB connector: USB Type-A
• USB version: 2.0
• Hot-swap support: yes
• Material: plastic
• Colour: black

How to use

Open the enclosure, insert the compatible 5.25" Micro SATA drive and close until it locks; no tools are required for installation. Connect the enclosure to your computer or laptop using the USB Type-A plug. The system should detect the drive automatically; if necessary, install any required drivers for your operating system. To replace the drive, disconnect the USB cable and remove the drive following the enclosure’s release mechanism.

Recommendations

Use the enclosure with 5.25" slim drives that conform to Micro SATA and a 12.7 mm height. For reliable operation, connect directly to a powered USB port on the host device and avoid excessive physical stress to the enclosure or drive. Do not expose the enclosure to moisture or extreme temperatures.