Aluratek''s 3.5" USB 3.0 Portable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure is a great way to convert your 3.5" SATA hard drive into a portable external drive to easily store and backup all your data files. AHDUP350F combines quality, function, convenience, and high performance into one device. Plug-n-Play to your desktop or laptop computer to easily store, transfer and access all your digital music, photo, video, multimedia and personal data files with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. Thanks to its sleek design that requires no power adapter this enclosure can effortlessly be placed anywhere in your home or office. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 USB 3.0 is the latest revision to USB which features higher transfer rates of 5 Gbps compared to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and increased maximum bus power. It offers the same user-friendliness and plug and play capabilities as previous generation of USB technologies but with increased performance and better power management. No External Power Needed Finding a power outlet when you are ready to backup your data or load your stored files can be a huge inconvenience. The 3.5" USB 3.0 Portable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure eliminates the hassle of needing a power outlet because the drive is powered through your computer''s USB port.