This innovative external storage enclosure converts the signal from a user installed SATA HDD to an eSATA, USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 signal.The SS-M12O enclosure enables use of a SATA HDD with any notebook that has a USB 2.0 or FireWire 400/800 port or eSATA port. Users having desktop systems with an eSATA SATA II 300Mbp/s port can take advantage of increased SATA speed, or connect via USB2.0 or FireWire 800.Like all CoolGear external storage solutions,the...   Show More

This innovative external storage enclosure converts the signal from a user installed SATA HDD to an eSATA, USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 signal.The SS-M12O enclosure enables use of a SATA HDD with any notebook that has a USB 2.0 or FireWire 400/800 port or eSATA port. Users having desktop systems with an eSATA SATA II 300Mbp/s port can take advantage of increased SATA speed, or connect via USB2.0 or FireWire 800.Like all CoolGear external storage solutions,the SS-M12O protects your data with a rugged, thermally efficient,aluminum housing, and advanced HDD fixing mechanism.Features Supports current SATA II compliant HDDs, fully backward compatible with SATA 1.0 and SATA 1.0a compliant HDDs. Supports Hi-Speed USB data transfer speed of up to 480Mbps (USB2.0 connection), IEEE 1394b data transfer speed of up to 800Mbps (FireWire 800 connection), and 150 MBps speed and next generation HDDs with 300 MBps speed. USB Mass Storage Class offers driverless installation under Windows 2000, XP and 2003. Combines enclosure and 1394 repeater functionality. Easy to connect by plug-n-play. Copper pillar reinforced screw guides enhances case durability. Auto-limiting segmented screws prevent damage to HDD due to over-tightening. Anti-shock chamber and �reverse-C� mounts fix the HDD securely in place enhancing stability and protection. Eliminates power supply removal with built-in power switch. Bundled 6-pin to 9-pin FireWire cable provides connection flexibility.   Show Less