ODD enclosure DeLOCK 42605 13.3 cm (5.25 inch)

The DeLOCK 42605 external enclosure converts a 5.25" Slot-in Slim SATA optical drive (9.5 mm or 12.7 mm height) into a portable USB Type-C drive. The silver plastic housing accommodates DVD-ROM, DVD±RW, Blu-ray and similar slim SATA drives and connects to a computer via the USB Type-C plug. The enclosure uses the Initio INIC-3619 chipset and supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 for data transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s, offering a compact solution for adding an external optical drive.

Advantages

The enclosure supports both 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm slot-in slim SATA optical drives, uses the Initio INIC-3619 chipset for stable operation and provides USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for up to 5 Gbit/s transfer speed. Its silver plastic housing is compact and designed for easy connection via a USB Type-C plug, allowing use with modern laptops and desktops that accept USB-C input.

Suitable for

• Converting internal 5.25" slot-in slim SATA optical drives (DVD, DVD±RW, Blu-ray) into external USB-C drives
• Users who need an external optical drive for reading or writing discs
• Connecting legacy slim SATA ODDs to modern computers and laptops with USB Type-C

Key specifications

• Compatible drive type: 5.25" Slot-in Slim SATA optical drives (9.5 mm / 12.7 mm)
• Chipset: Initio INIC-3619
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbit/s)
• Host connector: USB Type-C plug
• Housing colour: Silver (plastic)
• Dimensions (approx.): 139 mm x 143 mm x 16 mm
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 42605
• EAN: 4043619426058

How to use

Open the enclosure following the manufacturers instructions, insert a compatible 5.25" slot-in slim SATA optical drive (9.5 mm or 12.7 mm), secure it in place, and close the enclosure. Connect the enclosure to a computer or laptop using the USB Type-C plug. The drive should be recognised by the operating system without additional drivers in most cases; follow on-screen prompts to complete any initial setup or firmware updates.

Recommendations

Use the enclosure on a stable surface, avoid excessive force when inserting or removing the optical drive, and ensure the USB Type-C port on the host supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 for optimal transfer speeds. Keep firmware of the optical drive and host drivers up to date for compatibility.