Is this a drive to store data or could it be used as the primary drive thus bypassing the original driver? Also, could this be used with a laptop &/or a desk top unit? Thank you, PA

To clarify, this isn't a drive at all (it has no storage built it). It is an enclosure that would allow you to install a HDD or SSD to use externally with any laptop or desktop with a USB port. If the computer does not have USB 3.0, then the enclosure will not operate at full USB 3.0 speed, but should still be fully functional. I assume you're wanting to install an operating system on this drive and use it as a primary boot device. Theoretically, you could do this, but it would be unusably slow. OSs require very fast read/write speeds to operate correctly, so using this as a primary boot device is highly inadvisable. External drives are best suited for backup and data storage.

I have an Hitachi SATA model:HTS541616J9SA00. It came out of an HP pavillion DV2500. A standard SATA cable will not work. Will I be able to plug it into this enclosure?

No, this enclosure is for a standard SATA device. If your Hitachi drive has a proprietary SATA connection it will not work with this enclosure.

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Aluminum cover
Ultra slim, lightweight, stylish casing
Support HDD/SSD up to 9.5mm, capacity not limited
Plug and play, hot swappable
Blue & Red indicator for power and activity

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The I-NA217U Plus External Hard Drive Enclosure turns any SATA 2.5” notebook internal hard drives into a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Pocket hard drive instantly! It features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with transfer rate up to 5Gbps which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Imagine you can store and access your data in 10 times faster with I-NA217U Plus. 5Gbps SuperSpeed performance is perfect for ultra speed data backup or video editing and more applications. Also I-NA217U Plus is designed in ultra slim, lightweight, stylish casing for quiet operation. It is compatible with Windows and Mac PCs.

Fits all drivesThe I-NA217U Plus supports HDD/SDD with height up to 9.5mm and unlimited capacity. Almost any kind of internal HDD/SDD can be turned into external one for ultra mobility.
Fast Data MovementThe I-NA217U PLUS equips with the revolutionary SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to deliver up to 5Gbps bandwidth.
Ease of useA built-in USB 3.0 cable allows you to use the enclosure anytime, anywhere and eliminates the worry of losing. BLUE and RED indicate the power and activity of data access.

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Brand	INEO
Model	I-NA217U PLUS

Details
Color	Black
Size	2.5"
AC Adapter	No
Material	Aluminum
Internal Interface	SATA I/II
External Interface	USB 3.0
Fan	No
Specifications	Interfaces: USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Cable: Built-in Cable Instruct Light: Blue and Red Dimensions: 145 x 85 x 13mm Material: Aluminum Alloy Casing Support HDD/SSD height up to 9.5mm, capacity not limited USB 3.0 transfer rate up to 5Gbps. USB 2.0 transfer rate up to 480Mbps Truly Plug and Play and Hot Swappable Supports: Windows 98SE/2000/MAC/Linux for USB 2.0 Supports: Windows XP/Vista/7 for USB 3.0 BLUE and RED indicate the power and activity of data access Convenient Built-in USB 3.0 Cable

Features
Features	I-NA217U Plus External Hard Drive Enclosure featuring with latest technology SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with transfer rate up to 5Gbps, 10 times faster than USB 2.0. I-NA217U Plus turns any SATA 2.5" notebook internal hard drives into a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Pocket hard drive instantly! Imagine you can store and access your data in 10 times faster with I-NA217U Plus. 5Gbps SuperSpeed performance is perfect for ultra speed data backup or video editing and more applications. Also I-NA217U Plus is designed in ultra slim, lightweight, stylish casing for quiet operation.

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First Listed on Newegg	November 20, 2012

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INEO I-NA217U Plus USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure w/Built-in USB 3.0 Cable

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