news 28 Posted December 22, 2016 Rapid-Case 2.5" USB 3.1 Type C | USB 3.1 Interface with up to 10 Gbits/s | UASP Support | Cable with Future-Proof Type C Plug | Easy Installation | Robust Aluminum Housing | Black and Silver Color Versions | MSRP 24.99 Euros Sharkoon expands their popular Rapid-Case series with their fastest one yet, which thanks to its USB 3.1 interface offers a data transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second. The Sharkoon Rapid-Case 2.5" USB 3.1 Type C is an external housing which can accommodate 2.5" SATA hard drives or 2.5" SSDs with a maximum height of 9.5 mm. Thanks to its USB 3.1 interface, the Rapid-Case offers a data transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second as well as up to 70% increase read and 40% increase write speeds on UASP capable host controllers. The internal SATA interface of the Rapid-Case supports SATA Revision 3.0 and is also backwards compatible to previous Revisions. The Rapid-Case connects via its included cable with future-proof, two-way Type C plug to every PC, laptop and MacBook with corresponding Type C port. A discreet status LED next to the USB 3.1 interface indicates operation and data transfer. 2.5" hard drives or SSDs can be installed quickly and easily. Unscrew the two housing screws with the provided screwdriver and then connecting the hard drive to the controller board. Once that is done simply slide the hard drive with the controller board into the housing and then screw into place. The housing is made from robust aluminum and provides optimum protection for the hard drive. It fits into every pants pocket and is ideal for carrying important data thanks to its light weight of only 83 g and slim profile. The design of the housing is deliberately minimalist-elegant with a brushed surface finish and is available in both black and silver color versions. The Sharkoon Rapid-Case 2.5" USB 3.1 Type C is now available for the suggested retail price of 24.99 euros from authorized retailers. HD Photos: http://sharkoon.com/ImgSrv/960/670/Rapid-Case_2.5%27%27_USB_3.1_Type_C/gallery/Storage_Solutions/External_Enclosures/Rapid_Case_2.5_USB3.1_TypeC/Rapid-Case%202.5''_USB_3.1_Type_C_3.jpg http://sharkoon.com/ImgSrv/960/670/Rapid-Case_2.5%27%27_USB_3.1_Type_C/gallery/Storage_Solutions/External_Enclosures/Rapid_Case_2.5_USB3.1_TypeC/Rapid-Case%202.5''_USB_3.1_Type_C_6.jpg http://sharkoon.com/ImgSrv/960/670/Rapid-Case_2.5%27%27_USB_3.1_Type_C/gallery/Storage_Solutions/External_Enclosures/Rapid_Case_2.5_USB3.1_TypeC/Rapid-Case%202.5''_USB_3.1_Type_C_PK.jpg Zip-File to Download HD Photos: http://sharkoon.com/Download/Storage_Solutions/External_Enclosures/Rapid_Case%202.5_USB_3.1_Type_C/gallery_Rapid-Case%202.5''_USB_3.1_Type_C.zip Data Sheet: http://sharkoon.com/Download/Storage_Solutions/External_Enclosures/Rapid_Case_2.5_USB3.1_TypeC/ds_rapid_case_usb31_typeC_en_01.pdf Video: For further questions, to request samples and/or photos, or other information please contact us or go to: http://sharkoon.com/product//RapidCase25USB31TypeC#desc -- Contact for editors/press office Sharkoon International Philip Paul - International PR & Marketing - mailto:pp ( -at -) sharkoon.com Phone: +49 (0) 6403 / 968 14 51 Fax: +49 (0) 6403 / 968 14 99 Facebook: facebook.com/SharkoonNews Instagram: instagram.com/SharkoonNews Twitter: twitter.com/SharkoonNews Youtube: youtube.com/user/SharkoonTW ___________________ SHARKOON Technologies GmbH Siemensstrasse 38 35440 Linden Germany CEO: Frank Engert Registered Court Gießen HRB 3483 Share this post Link to post