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UGREEN 70498 Aluminum 2.5-Inch SATA Enclosure, 6Gbps

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ALUMINUM • 2.5-INCH SATA • USB-A HOST CABLE

UGREEN 70498 Aluminum 2.5-Inch SATA Enclosure, 6Gbps

Overview

UGREEN 70498 converts one 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an aluminum external drive with a USB-C enclosure port. The guide below separates drive protocol, physical size, host link and real-world limits so buyers can choose safely without confusing SATA, M.2 and NVMe.

SKU 70498USB 3.1 Gen 2-capable bridge; SATA data path up to 6GbpsUp to 6TB, shown in the exact live gallerySilver aluminum-alloy outer shell with internal frame
UGREEN 70498 silver aluminum SATA enclosure with USB-C-to-USB-A cable
Exact live product view of the silver aluminum enclosure and its supplied USB-C enclosure-to-USB-A host cable.

Key features

Exact storage role

converts one 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an aluminum external drive with a USB-C enclosure port.

Supported drive

2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high.

Connection path

USB-C receptacle on enclosure; supplied 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable; internal SATA III, 7+15-pin.

Thermal and controller design

Silver aluminum-alloy outer shell with internal frame; ASM235CM, shown in exact live artwork.

UGREEN 70498 aluminum-alloy housing construction artwork
The aluminum shell helps spread operating heat and adds rigidity, but it is not a drop, liquid or data-loss guarantee.

Understand the complete storage path

1. The drive

2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high.

2. Internal bus

SATA III, 7+15-pin. This is the protocol used between the installed drive and bridge.

3. Enclosure bridge

ASM235CM, shown in exact live artwork. The bridge translates the drive protocol to USB mass storage.

4. Host connection

USB-C receptacle on enclosure; supplied 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable. The host port, cable and any hub must support the required data mode.

Do not shop by shape alone: not for 3.5-inch, IDE/PATA, M.2 SATA, M.2 NVMe or mSATA drives. An M.2 notch does not by itself identify SATA versus NVMe, and a USB-C connector does not guarantee USB4 or 10Gbps.

UGREEN 70498 ASM235CM bridge and electrical-protection diagram
The exploded view identifies ASM235CM plus short-circuit, over-current, over-voltage and temperature protections; safe removal and backups remain necessary.

Drive compatibility: form factor, key and capacity

Compatible: 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high.

Not compatible: not for 3.5-inch, IDE/PATA, M.2 SATA, M.2 NVMe or mSATA drives.

Capacity guidance: Up to 6TB, shown in the exact live gallery.

Brand examples are not enough: the same SSD brand can sell SATA and NVMe products under similar names. Check the exact model’s protocol, dimensions, key and any pre-installed heatsink before purchase.

UGREEN 70498 two-point-five-inch SATA HDD and SSD compatibility artwork
The exact gallery supports a 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD up to 9.5mm and 6TB; M.2, NVMe and 3.5-inch drives are excluded.

Performance reality: link rate versus file speed

Although the host-side USB generation is 10Gbps-class, the SATA III storage bus is limited to 6Gbps theoretical. Real speed is lower and depends on drive, host, file sizes, cable and UASP.

  • Large sequential files usually transfer faster than folders containing thousands of small files.
  • HDD mechanics, SSD cache exhaustion, encryption, antivirus scanning and thermal throttling can dominate the result.
  • UASP, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. require compatible drive, bridge, host controller, operating system and software; a feature label does not force every host to expose it.
  • Backward compatibility means operation at the slower negotiated link; it does not preserve the headline speed.
UGREEN 70498 six-gigabit SATA transmission with UASP and USB-C
The exact gallery's 6Gbps figure is the theoretical SATA III path ceiling; actual file transfer remains lower and workload-dependent.

Use scenarios

Portable SATA SSD

Turn a spare 2.5-inch SATA SSD into compact external storage for documents and project files.

Old laptop drive reuse

Give a healthy 7mm or 9.5mm laptop SATA HDD/SSD a second role after checking for encryption and file-system compatibility.

Console or router storage

Use only if that host supports USB mass storage, the drive capacity and the required format; reformatting can erase existing data.

Backups and archives

Build a scheduled backup target, then keep a second independent copy. An enclosure is storage hardware, not a complete backup strategy.

Drive inspection

Read a removed drive on another computer when the drive is electrically healthy, unlocked and formatted in a file system the host understands.

UGREEN 70498 external-storage examples with PC television PS4 and router
These device scenarios are conditional on each host's USB port, file-system, capacity, formatting and power policies.

Setup and usability guidance

  1. Step 1: Disconnect power and USB. Confirm the bare drive is the supported SATA form factor and has no protruding rails, caddy or adapter attached.
  2. Step 2: Open the enclosure, align the drive’s 7+15-pin SATA connector and slide it straight into the socket. Never rock or force the thin plastic tongue.
  3. Step 3: Fit the supplied EVA spacer for a thinner 7mm drive when applicable, then close the housing without trapping the cable or pressing on the drive.
  4. Step 4: Connect the supplied data cable directly to a suitable host port. Avoid unpowered hubs during first detection.
  5. Step 5: If the drive is new, open the operating system’s disk utility, verify the correct disk by capacity/model, then initialise, partition and format it. Formatting erases data.
  6. Step 6: If the drive already contains data, do not initialise or format it merely because the host prompts you. First check encryption, file system, health and the original machine.
  7. Step 7: Before disconnecting, finish all transfers, eject or safely remove the volume in the operating system, wait for activity to stop and then unplug or switch off.

Critical distinction: “Not visible in File Explorer/Finder” does not automatically mean hardware failure. A blank, offline, encrypted, unsupported or unmounted disk can appear only in the system disk utility.

UGREEN 70498 tool-free three-step SATA installation guide
Open the rear cover, align the bare SATA drive, close the housing without force and then attach the supplied data cable.

Migration, cloning and data-recovery planning

Before migration

Back up irreplaceable files separately. Record encryption/recovery keys and confirm source and target health before changing partitions.

Cloning is software-driven

This enclosure exposes one drive; it has no verified standalone clone button. Use trusted software and verify the copy before erasing the original.

Booting is not guaranteed

External boot depends on the computer firmware, operating system, security policy, partition scheme and licensing—not just the enclosure.

Recovery has limits

An enclosure cannot repair failed heads, damaged NAND, controller faults, corrupted encryption or severe file-system damage. Repeated retries can worsen a failing drive.

Compatible devices and systems

Listed/verified class: Windows, macOS and Linux; exact media illustrates PC, TV, router and PS4 use subject to supported file system and console policy.

Computers

Most modern systems support USB mass storage, but file-system write support differs across Windows, macOS and Linux.

Phones and tablets

A matching connector is insufficient: the mobile host must support USB OTG/mass storage, the chosen file system and the enclosure’s power demand.

TVs, routers and consoles

Check the device manual for USB generation, file system, partition table, maximum capacity and whether formatting is mandatory.

Hubs and adapters

An extra hub or converter can reduce speed or power stability. Test directly on the host before diagnosing the enclosure.

What this product does

  • Converts one 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an aluminum external drive with a USB-C enclosure port.
  • Provides the verified path: SATA III, 7+15-pin to USB-C receptacle on enclosure; supplied 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable.
  • Supports the exact drive boundary: 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high.
  • Uses Silver aluminum-alloy outer shell with internal frame and ASM235CM, shown in exact live artwork.
  • Exposes the drive to a compatible host for normal file access, formatting, backup, migration or supported cloning software.

What this product does not do

  • Not for 3.5-inch, IDE/PATA, M.2 SATA, M.2 NVMe or mSATA drives.
  • It does not include an SSD/HDD or add capacity by itself.
  • It does not guarantee the theoretical link rate as sustained file throughput.
  • It does not bypass passwords, BitLocker/FileVault encryption, permissions or unsupported file systems.
  • It does not repair a failing drive, replace a backup, provide RAID or perform unattended offline cloning.
  • It does not make a host support capacities, formats or game-install rules that the host manufacturer excludes.

What to do

Verify the exact drive

Read the drive label/data sheet for protocol, physical size, key and thickness before opening the enclosure.

Use the supplied path

Start with USB-C receptacle on enclosure; supplied 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable. Connect directly to a known-good host data port.

Protect the thermal path

Install pads as directed, keep vents clear and allow airflow during sustained transfers.

Eject and keep backups

Safely remove before unplugging and maintain at least one independent copy of important data.

What not to do

Do not force connectors

Misaligned SATA or M.2 connectors can be damaged by surprisingly little force. Recheck orientation and protocol.

Do not format blindly

If a host asks to initialise or erase an existing drive, stop until you know why and have a verified backup.

Do not unplug during activity

Removing USB or power during writes can corrupt files, file systems or the drive translation layer.

Do not block cooling

Do not wrap, stack or operate on soft insulating surfaces during sustained transfer.

Warnings and limitations

Data first: an enclosure can expose a drive; it cannot guarantee the integrity of the data already on it. Keep independent backups before migration, repartitioning or firmware work.

Power: bus power depends on the host. If detection resets under load, remove unpowered hubs and use the supplied cable on a stronger direct port.

Heat: warmth can be normal, especially with NVMe. Stop use for smoke, burning smell, deformation, liquid ingress, repeated drop-outs or abnormal mechanical HDD sounds.

Handling: protect bare drives from electrostatic discharge; hold an SSD by its edges, avoid touching gold contacts and never move a spinning 3.5-inch HDD roughly.

Removal: wait for all writes, eject in the OS, allow the activity indicator to settle, then disconnect. Auto-sleep is not a substitute for safe removal.

Technical specifications

Brand / SKU UGREEN 70498
Product role converts one 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an aluminum external drive with a USB-C enclosure port
Supported drive 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high
Excluded drive types not for 3.5-inch, IDE/PATA, M.2 SATA, M.2 NVMe or mSATA drives
Capacity Up to 6TB, shown in the exact live gallery
Internal interface SATA III, 7+15-pin
Host connection USB-C receptacle on enclosure; supplied 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable
Nominal link USB 3.1 Gen 2-capable bridge; SATA data path up to 6Gbps
Performance note Although the host-side USB generation is 10Gbps-class, the SATA III storage bus is limited to 6Gbps theoretical. Real speed is lower and depends on drive, host, file sizes, cable and UASP.
Controller ASM235CM, shown in exact live artwork
Housing / thermal design Silver aluminum-alloy outer shell with internal frame
Storage features UASP plus short-circuit, over-current, over-voltage and overheating protection are shown; LED status and auto-sleep are listed for this CM300 family
Cable 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A data cable
System/device class Windows, macOS and Linux; exact media illustrates PC, TV, router and PS4 use subject to supported file system and console policy

Troubleshooting guide

No device at all

Disconnect, power down, reseat the drive and retest with the supplied cable directly on another known-good host data port. Verify the drive protocol and orientation.

Enclosure detected, no volume

Open Disk Management/Disk Utility. A new disk may need initialisation; an old disk may be offline, encrypted or use an unsupported file system. Do not erase valuable data.

Slower than expected

Confirm negotiated USB mode, remove slow hubs, use the supplied cable, test a large file and check SSD/HDD health, cache and temperature. Link rate is not file speed.

Disconnects under load

Check cable seating, direct-port power, thermal-pad placement and airflow. For SKU 50422, use the supplied 12V/2A adapter. Stop if the drive reports health errors.

Read-only or permission errors

Check write protection, ownership, encryption and file-system support. macOS and Windows do not natively write every file system used by the other.

Console/TV asks to format

That host may require its own partition and file system. Formatting erases the drive; move needed data elsewhere first and review the host manual.

Package contents

1 × UGREEN 70498 enclosure, 1 × 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable, 1 × user guide; SSD/HDD is not included

No host computer, phone, tablet, console, TV, router, SSD/HDD, cloning software or data-recovery service is included unless explicitly named above.

Research reconciliation: Exact UGREEN India page and live gallery confirm the silver aluminum CM300 body, USB-C enclosure port, supplied USB-A cable, ASM235CM, 6TB and 6Gbps SATA path. The old page title’s “USB 3.1 Gen 2” is not presented as 10Gbps drive throughput.

Product-specific FAQ

What is UGREEN 70498 made to do?
Converts one 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into an aluminum external drive with a USB-C enclosure port. It is an enclosure/bridge, not a drive; storage media is not included.
Which drives fit?
2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm high. Not for 3.5-inch, IDE/PATA, M.2 SATA, M.2 NVMe or mSATA drives.
Does it support both SATA and NVMe?
No NVMe or M.2 drive fits this enclosure. It is for the stated 2.5/3.5-inch SATA drive format only.
What is the real maximum speed?
Although the host-side USB generation is 10Gbps-class, the SATA III storage bus is limited to 6Gbps theoretical. Real speed is lower and depends on drive, host, file sizes, cable and UASP. Link-rate labels are theoretical and should not be read as a guaranteed benchmark.
What capacity is supported?
Up to 6TB, shown in the exact live gallery. Capacity support does not guarantee that every TV, router, console or old operating system can address or format the same size.
Will a new drive appear immediately?
The enclosure can be detected while a blank drive still has no volume. Use the correct disk utility to initialise, partition and format a new drive. Double-check the disk identity because formatting destroys existing data.
Can it clone or migrate my system?
It provides external access to the installed drive but does not perform standalone cloning. Use reliable cloning/backup software, confirm the target has sufficient usable capacity, keep the original untouched until verification and handle encrypted/boot volumes according to the OS vendor’s guidance.
Can I use it with a console, TV or router?
Possibly: Windows, macOS and Linux; exact media illustrates PC, TV, router and PS4 use subject to supported file system and console policy. The host may require a specific file system, partition scheme, capacity, power budget or dedicated “extended storage” format. Those rules can erase the drive and are controlled by the host, not by the enclosure.
Why is the drive not detected?
Power down and reseat the drive, confirm its protocol/form factor, try the supplied cable directly on another suitable host port, and inspect Disk Management/Disk Utility rather than only the file browser. Do not format an unknown drive with valuable data.
Is warmth normal, and how should I disconnect?
A drive and enclosure can become warm in long transfers. Keep ventilation clear, do not cover the housing, and stop for abnormal smell/noise or repeated disconnects. Always eject the volume and wait for activity to stop before unplugging.
What is included?
1 × UGREEN 70498 enclosure, 1 × 50cm USB-C-to-USB-A cable, 1 × user guide; SSD/HDD is not included.

Exact-model check before ordering

Match SKU 70498, the supported drive protocol/form factor, capacity guidance, supplied cable and the host’s data capability. Similar-looking UGREEN enclosures can differ in SATA versus NVMe, USB-A versus USB-C, power requirements and speed ceilings.

SKU 704982.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD or SSD, up to 9.5mm highUSB 3.1 Gen 2-capable bridge; SATA data path up to 6Gbps

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