The UGREEN US221 (Model: 30848) is a portable 2.5-inch external hard drive enclosure designed to transform internal SATA storage drives into high-speed external USB drives. Engineered with a tool-free sliding cover and internal shock-absorbing EVA foam, it delivers secure, plug-and-play data storage expansion and legacy drive recovery for laptops, consoles, and routers.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: US221 / 30848
- Host Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Micro-USB 3.0 Female)
- Drive Interface: SATA III / II / I (7+15 Pin)
- Supported Form Factor: 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs (7mm and 9.5mm thickness)
- Maximum Storage Capacity: Up to 6TB (some regional specs note compatibility up to 10TB)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps (Host) / Supports SATA III 6Gbps internal throughput
- Protocols: UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and TRIM support
- Housing Material: Durable ABS + PC Plastic with internal EVA foam padding
- Dimensions: 128 mm x 82 mm x 14 mm
Key Features
- UASP Accelerated Performance: Harnesses the USB 3.0 connection enhanced with UASP protocol support, delivering data transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller.
- Tool-Free Installation: Features an intuitive sliding-cover design allowing quick, screwless swapping and mounting of 2.5-inch drives.
- Comprehensive Drive Protection: Built-in soft EVA foam padding on the inner sides absorbs vibrations and protects the drive casing against scratches and improper shifting.
- Universal Compatibility: Operates completely plug-and-play without requiring extra drivers; natively supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
