HDD/SSD enclosure QOLTEC 51860 for 2.5 inch SATA III drives, USB Type-A, 5 Gbit/s, aluminium, red

QOLTEC 51860 is an aluminium external enclosure for a single 2.5" SATA III HDD or SSD that converts an internal drive into portable storage. The compact red housing is designed for easy transport and offers effective mechanical protection while helping to dissipate heat. It connects to a host via a USB Type-A interface and supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s, making it suitable for backups, file transfer and system cloning without additional drivers.

Advantages

The aluminium body provides durability and improved heat dissipation in a compact form factor. The enclosure supports SATA III drives up to 2.5" and offers plug-and-play operation with broad compatibility across Windows, macOS and Linux. A single USB Type-A cable (included) supplies power and data, and the design supports drives up to 5 TB capacity.

Suitable for

• Backing up personal or business data
• Transferring large files between computers
• Using an internal 2.5" drive as portable external storage
• Cloning or imaging system drives

Key specifications

• Supported drive form factor: 2.5"
• Supported drive interface: Serial ATA III (SATA III)
• Maximum supported capacity per drive: up to 5 TB
• USB interface: USB Type-A (USB 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 compatible)
• Maximum data rate: up to 5 Gbit/s
• Power: USB-powered
• Material: aluminium
• Product colour: red
• Number of drives supported: 1
• Weight: approx. 0.06 kg

How to use

Open the enclosure, insert a 2.5" SATA III HDD or SSD into the connector and slide the cover back into place, securing it with the supplied screw if applicable. Connect the enclosure to a computer using the included USB Type-A cable; the device is powered via USB and will be recognised by the operating system without additional drivers. Once connected, access the drive from your file manager to copy, edit or back up data.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, use a healthy SATA III 2.5" drive and avoid subjecting the enclosure to heavy impacts. For large transfers or backups, ensure the host computer supports USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 to achieve maximum data rates, and safely eject the drive from the operating system before disconnecting to prevent data loss.