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aDrive U3

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ssd-256gb
USB 3.0 with UASP
Bus powered




aDrive U3

The aDrive U3 provides a combination of cutting-edge technology, durability and flexibility. The incorporation of the latest USB 3.0 technology provides users with super fast transfer rates up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Slim, compact and simple to use, this portable drive is small enough to fit into your pocket.

Features
  • Speeds with and without UASPUSB 3.0 SuperSpeed for transfer speeds up to 5Gbps
  • Supports UAS protocol for increased performance
  • Supports SATA-III drives for increased transfer rates
  • Fully bus powered (can be used without power adapter)
  • Durable, compact and portable
  • All aluminum casing

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed with UASP

By incorporating USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology and UASP, AKiTiO’s aDrive U3 is able to easily break the USB 2.0 barrier, delivering up to 10 times the speed of the older USB connection. At the same time, it is still backwards compatible with the widely used USB 2.0 technology.

To achieve the best possible transfer rates, make sure that the USB 3.0 host also supports the UAS protocol (UASP) and use one of the latest operating systems like Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.9.

aDrive U3

aDrive U3

  • ADV-U3AS-AKTH (1 x 240GB SSD)

  • CE

  • FCC

  • VCCI

  • 2-year limited warranty

  • All aluminum case

  • 2.5" SATA-III SSD
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  • 1x Mini USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port (backwards compatible with USB 2.0)

  • USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (625MB/s)

  • USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)

  • USB 3.0: Windows XP or above

  • USB 2.0: Windows XP or above

  • Computer with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 connector

  • USB 3.0: Mac OS 10.7 or above

  • USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.2 or above

  • Computer with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 connector

  • Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C

  • Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C

  • Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

  • Bus Power 5V/900mA (host computer has to provide sufficient USB bus power)
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  • 5 inches x 3 inches x 0.58 inches

  • 12.7cm x 7.6cm x 1.5cm

  • aDrive U3

  • USB 3.0 cable

  • Setup guide

  • Retail Box Size: 6.5 x 5.1 x 2 in. (16.4 x 12.9 x 5.1 cm)

  • Carton Size (20pcs per carton): 21.4 x 10.9 x 7.4 in. (54.3 x 27.7 x 18.7 cm)

  • To achieve the best possible transfer rates, make sure that the USB 3.0 host also supports the UAS protocol (UASP) and use one of the latest operating systems like Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.9.
thepcenthusiast

At the end of the day, the Akitio aDrive U3 Portable SSD passed the test without any problems. Aesthetically speaking, the aDrive U3 looks really good and the aluminum shell feels very sturdy and solid. Read More...

Peter Paul - ThePCEnthusiast (September 12, 2014)
techdissected

The AKiTiO aDrive U3 2.5 inch SSD portable storage drive is very small, meaning it's easily portable for times when you need something away from home to download files to or to share files with friends or family while on the go. Read More...

Cliff Wade - TechDissected (June 23, 2014)