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We’ve locked down selected products to 2021’s lowest price for your business. And they’re guaranteed not to rise for 30days!*

*Selected top tech guaranteed to match or be lower than last year’s lowest price. Our price lock means selected prices will not increase during a 30 day promotion period. There are three promotion periods planned, period 1 - 20/07/22 - 18/08/22, period 2 - 19/08/22 - 17/09/22 and period 3 18/09/22 - 17/10/22. Promotion subject to product availability, Currys reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time.

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Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer - Portable Vented Aluminum Case - 8 fingerprints and permissions - OS Independent - storage enclosure - SATA 6Gb/s - USB 3.0 - TAA Compliant

Product code:
P272664P | S251BMU3FP

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  • Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer
  • Portable Vented Aluminum Case
  • 8 fingerprints and permissions
  • OS Independent
  • Storage enclosure
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Business Price Promise

Buy from us safe in the knowledge you’ve paid a great price.

If you find Argos, John Lewis, AO.com or eBuyer.com has the same product at a cheaper price, including voucher offers, we’ll match it – even up to 14 days after purchase.

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Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer - Portable Vented Aluminum Case - 8 fingerprints and permissions - OS Independent - Storage enclosure - 2.5" - SATA 6Gb/s - USB 3.0 - black - TAA Compliant

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
S251BMU3FP
EAN
0065030882644
Bus Type
USB 3.0
Colour
Black
Model
Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer - Portable Vented Aluminum Case - 8 fingerprints and permissions - OS Independent
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
Product Type
Storage
Supported Devices
Hard drive, solid state drive
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
Device Type
Storage enclosure - external
TAA Compliant
Yes
Power Source
USB bus
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12 cm x 7.7 cm x 1.7 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
5-year warranty
Expansion Bays
1 x internal - 2.5"
Max Storage Devices Qty
1
Weight
95 g
Data Transfer Rate
6 Gbit/s
Product Description
Startech USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure with Secure Biometric Fingerprint/Password Access for 256-bit AES Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps SSD/HDD Data Transfer - Portable Vented Aluminum Case - 8 fingerprints and permissions - OS Independent - storage enclosure - SATA 6Gb/s - USB 3.0 - TAA Compliant
Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
2.5"
Product Material
Plastic, aluminium

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
13.2 cm
Shipping Depth
17.5 cm
Shipping Height
4 cm
Shipping Weight
242 g

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95%

General

Device Type
Storage enclosure - external
Hard Drive Form Factor Compatibility
2.5"
Hard Drive Maximum Height
9.5 mm
Host Bus
USB 3.0
Product Material
Plastic, aluminium
Colour
Black

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 5 years

Storage Controller

Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate
6 Gbit/s
Supported Devices
Hard drive, solid state drive
Max Storage Devices Qty
1
Processor
Initio INIC3637E

Dimensions & Weight

Width
12 cm
Depth
7.7 cm
Height
1.7 cm
Weight
95 g

Environmental Standards

TAA Compliant
Yes

Expansion / Connectivity

Bays
1 x internal - 2.5"
Interfaces
1 x SATA 6Gb/s - SATA combo
Connections
1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) - 10 pin Micro-USB Type B

Power

Power Source
USB bus

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Screwdriver
Cables Included
1 x USB 3.1 Type A to micro Type B cable - external - 50 cm ¦ 1 x USB 3.1 Type C to micro Type B cable - external - 50 cm
Features
LED indicator, fingerprint lock, up to 8 fingerprints
Mounting Kit
Included
MTBF
161709 hours
Compliant Standards
FCC, RoHS, WEEE, AES-256, REACH

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
Delivery FAQs

Next Day delivery

  • Get next day delivery on small items
  • Items that qualify are clearly labelled - just order before 5pm
  • Postcode restrictions may apply, read our full terms and conditions

Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

  • Well send your order ASAP and give you a heads-up on delivery times before you check out
  • For large items, select your preferred date and time at checkout
  • Easily track your order or get a text message ETA (when available)

Installation and recycling information

  • Get hassle-free installation and recycling on large items at checkout
  • For recycling, please disconnect your old appliance before our team arrives (unless you've also purchased an installation)
  • For installations, our expert team will disconnect your old appliance, install your new item and connect it to existing services within one meter. Magic.

Please note: We can only install items on domestic premises, as our installers aren't authorised to install any items commercially

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

  • Online purchases: Contact us here.
  • In store purchases: Contact us here.

Information you’ll need
If you have already purchased you’ll need your receipt, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.
If you have not yet purchased you’ll need; the product code (available on the product page), our price, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.

We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
If you bought online: call us on 0344 561 6789 and have your receipt handy.

Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.