Please note: The Crucial SK01 External Drive Kit does NOT include an SSD or hard drive.
If the Crucial Solid State Drive (SSD) is redefining desktop computing, the Crucial SK01 external drive kit can make it even more versatile, allowing you to use the technology in your desktop or as a portable storage device via a USB port.
The kit, which is sold separately from the Crucial SSD, includes a rugged 2.5-inch USB 2.0 external enclosure. It also comes with a SATA 3Gb/s interface 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bay to allow for SSD integration into your PC. Don't have a spare 3.5-inch drive bay? We've got you covered, thanks to a 5.25-inch drive bay bracket.
For hot-swap-supported systems, get enhanced security and mobility for your critical data by easily removing the SSD from desktop drive bays and storing it in a secure location, without even turning the computer power off. For USB connections, simply disconnect the USB cable and carry the drive with you. It's that simple.
Our SK01 external drive kit is compatible with your old 2.5" hard drive, too. That means if you're ready for an SSD upgrade in your notebook, you can use your mechanical hard drive in your PC. You just need the kit!
What is an SSD?
An SSD is an innovative hard drive replacement. It's a flash-based drive that offers greater reliability and faster performance than traditional magnetic hard drives. SSDs utilize non-volatile (do not lose data when power is removed) flash memory for computing applications that traditionally rely upon a mechanical hard disk drive. Crucial SSDs are designed as industry-standard drop-in replacements (via a SATA connection) for hard drives.
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The SK01 external 2.5-inch storage kit is designed to house an internal 2.5-inch SSD for use in three different ways:
- Connection as an external USB 2.0 device for desktops or notebooks
- Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of installation into a 3.5-inch desktop drive bay
- Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of installation into a 5.25-inch desktop drive bay
Kit contents
- 2.5-inch USB 2.0 external enclosure
- 3.5-inch hot swappable SATA drive bay
- 5.25-inch bracket
- USB cable
- SATA cable
- Power cable adapter
- Screw packets
- Protective carrying case
- User guide
Note: The Crucial SK01 storage kit does NOT contain an SSD; please purchase the SSD separately. The SK01 storage kit is also compatible with industry-standard SATA 2.5" mechanical hard drives.
Product specifications
General system requirements
- Computer with a USB 2.0 connection (for external/standalone use) and SATA interface (for internal installation)
- 32MB RAM
- Intel® Pentium® 233MHz-compatible processor or greater
- Mac® processor of G3 or greater
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and above
- Mac OS 9.x and above
- Linux kernel 2.4.1.0 and above
DISCLAIMERS:
Actual usable memory capacity may vary. 1MB equals 1 million bytes; 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.