
The AXAGON external enclosure supports 3.5-inch hard drives. It is equipped with USB-A and USB-C ports, so it can be used with a variety of devices. The external enclosure is designed to hold a single hard drive. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface ensures reliable data transfer. It is made from high-quality materials – aluminium and metal. The AXAGON external enclosure also provides you with a simple solution for backing up important data. Thanks to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, transfer speeds reach up to 5 Gb/s. The SATA 6 G interface with UASP support allows you to enjoy the speed of modern hard drives. Reading of S.M.A.R.T. information monitoring the hard drive’s status. Support for putting both the connected hard drive and the enclosure into sleep mode. The internal frame of the enclosure securely holds and protects the inserted drive. The ribbed aluminium body of the enclosure aids cooling and protects the drive. Rubber strips prevent it from sliding across the desk. The elegant finish of the enclosure prevents unwanted fingerprints.

The AXAGON external box offers functions and features that you will appreciate when working. It is fully compatible with Plug and Play technology, ensuring simple installation and use without the need for complicated configuration. It supports hot-swap functionality, so you can connect or disconnect the device whilst the system is running without needing to restart. An LED indicator shows when the drive is connected. Cooling inside the enclosure prevents overheating and potential damage to the drive. A major advantage is its robust, sturdy design, which protects the device from damage. The drive switches off automatically after a period of inactivity.


Package contents:
USB-C 5 Gbps external enclosure for a 3.5" SATA drive, 80 cm USB-C <-> USB-A cable, USB-A -> USB-C adapter, 100–240 V/12 V–2 A power adaptor, self-adhesive rubber strips, mounting hardware and a screwdriver, multilingual manual
Additional features:
Compatible with USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0)
Backwards compatible with USB 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Supports transfer speeds of 5000 / 480 Mbit/s
Complies with the Serial ATA 3.0 specification (SATA/600), transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s)
Complies with the Serial ATA 2.0 specification (SATA/300), data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s)
Complies with the Serial ATA 1.0 specification (SATA/150), transfer speeds of up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s)
The overall throughput / transfer speed of the device is determined by the USB interface used (theoretical 5 Gbit/s)
Support for BOT (Bulk-Only Transport)
Support for UASP (USB Attached SCSI) for faster data transfer in Windows 8 and later
Support for S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) – a system for monitoring the drive’s status
Support for booting from an HDD in an external enclosure
Hot-plug capability allows devices to be connected whilst the system is running
Full Plug and Play support
HDD Auto Spindown – automatic disk sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity
HDD Turn Off – disk power-off upon device removal or PC sleep
Connection via USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 female connector
Input:
USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0)
Speed up to 5 Gbit/s
Connection via reversible USB Type-C female connector
Device support:
SATA III interface – 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s)
Supports 3.5" HDDs
Max. drive capacity – no restrictions; max. height of 2.5" drive – 9.5 mm
Enclosure dimensions:
114 × 113 × 33 mm
Weight:
300 g
Power supply:
Powered via a compact external AC/DC adaptor 12 V–2 A (24 W) with a 150 cm power cable
On/Off button on the rear panel of the enclosure
Dimensions of the AC adapter: 81 × 44 × 68 mm (including plug)
AC adapter weight: 103 g (including power cable)
Supported operating systems:
MS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 and later, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and later (all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported), Mac OS X 10.x and later, Linux with kernel 2.6.x and later.
The drivers are included in the supported operating systems and are installed entirely automatically. No other drivers need to be installed, nor are any available.
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.