DeLOCK 42612 HDD Enclosure Black 3.5 inch

This plastic enclosure by DeLOCK is designed to house one 3.5" SATA hard drive and connects to a host via USB Type-A. The DeLOCK 42612 supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed USB) thanks to a JMicron chipset, providing a compact and practical solution for adding external storage.

Advantages

The enclosure supports one 3.5" Serial ATA drive and offers SuperSpeed USB transfer up to 5 Gbit/s. Its USB Type-A interface ensures wide compatibility with many computers and the black plastic housing is lightweight and durable for typical desktop use.

Suitable for

• Connecting an internal 3.5" SATA hard drive as external storage
• Backing up large amounts of data from a desktop or laptop
• Recovering data from an existing 3.5" SATA HDD
• Expanding archive or media storage for home or office

Key specifications

• Model: DeLOCK 42612
• Supported drive: 1 × 3.5" SATA HDD
• USB version: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also known as 3.1 Gen 1) — up to 5 Gbit/s
• USB connector: USB Type-A
• Colour: Black
• Manufacturer chipset: JMicron (supports SuperSpeed USB)

How to use

Open the plastic enclosure according to the manufacturer's instructions, insert a compatible 3.5" SATA hard drive into the internal SATA connector and secure it if necessary. Close the enclosure, connect it to a computer using the included or compatible USB Type-A cable, and wait for the operating system to detect the drive. If required, initialise or format the drive using the system's disk management tools before first use.

Recommendations

Use the enclosure on a stable, well-ventilated surface and avoid subjecting the installed 3.5" HDD to strong shocks. For best performance connect to a USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 port supporting SuperSpeed. Regularly back up important data and safely eject the drive before disconnecting the USB cable.