The Icybox has a plastic enclosure for 2.5\" (6.35 cm) SATA HDDs/SSDs up to 9.5 mm high and comes with USB 3.0 support of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backwards compatible to USB 2.0/1.1. The IB-276U3 is Waterproof and Dust tight unit with an integrated USB cable. The fanless design allows for a Quiet unit so you won\'t even know it is around.Waterproof data safeThis external case for a 2.5\" SATA hard disk or SSD (maximum 9.5 mm height) protects data against dust and heavy splash water (IP-66 rating). For users who are outside quite often but who dont want to be without their memory capacity, this case is a perfect solution! The modern USB 3.0 connection provides for a rapid data transfer between terminal and drive. Storage packages are transferred with a speed up to 5 Gbit/s. Even the new chip set supports the speed of SATA III, otherwise the speed would get lost by the bottleneck. On the subject of getting lost: thanks to the integrated USB 3.0 cable, nothing will get lost with that external case so easily.Exception talentIn comparison to most external cases for 2.5\" hard disks or SSDs the IB-276U3 is a step ahead in one essential point: it protects the device against heavy splash water and dust (IP-66 rating). In Addition to the extravagant matt black design it also transfers data very quicklySuperSpeedWith the aid of SATA III, USB 3.0 and UASP data will be transferred from A to B much quicker than ever before. The USB 3.0 connection works with up to 5 Gbit/s and UASP makes up in speed additionally.No limitsThe case holds HDDs with a maximum height of 9.5 mm without any limits concerning storage volume. The hard disk or SSD can easily be changed by HotSwap and Plug & Play and is thus quickly back in operation.Features- Waterproof and dust tight- USB 3.0 Host Interface 5 Gbit/s with UASP support- New chipset supports SATA III 6 Gbit/s- Integrated USB 3.0 cable- HDD height up to 9.5 mm, capacity not limited- Supports Windows and Mac- Plug & Play and Hot Swap