Can this use USB 2.0 ?

Yes, all USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible per the USB 3.0 standard. Of course, it would be slower, but it would still work.

what cables comes StarTech S351BMU33ET eSATA Enclosure - for 3.5in SATA HDD ?

Comes with AC adapter, External SATA, USB 3.0 cables.

Is this enclosure mostly plastic or is it aluminum?

The case is aluminum, only the end plates are plastic.

Does the device offer flexibility to upgrade to larger drives?

Yes, the enclosure currently supports hard drives with a maximum capacity of up to 10TB.

Is there a maximum drive size limit for the EXT ENC STARTECH S351BMU33ET R?

The maximum drive capacity currently tested with the enclosure is up to 10TB for 7200 RPM hard drives.

Is the EXT ENC STARTECH S351BMU33ET R useful for hot swapping hard disk drives?

Yes, the product supports hot swapping of hard disk drives.

What kind of connector is inside? I need something to support 40 pin connector with 12 and 5 volt connector

The internal connector for this enclosure is a SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin). It does not support a 40 pin connector with 12 and 5 volt connectors.

4kn is supported. Are 16tb seagate exos drives supported??

The product is currently tested with up to 10TB 7200 RPM hard drives.

Does it support 8Tb drives?

Up to 10TB probably higher with firmware update. It supports 4kn format which they use on Seagate Exos 16TB

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Easily connect and hot swap 3.5 in. SATA III hard drives through eSATA or USB 3.0 with this hard drive enclosure
eSATA enclosure supports USB 3.0 and eSATA
Sleek metal design
Trayless
The ideal desktop companion for your Mac or PC
Plug-and-play
Hard drive enclosure / External hard drive enclosure / HDD enclosure / Hot swap case / HDD case / 3.5 hard drive enclosure / SATA enclosure / USB 3.1 enclosure / 3.5 SATA hard drive enclosure / External HDD enclosure / SATA drive enclosure

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Brand	StarTech.com
Model	S351BMU33ET

Details
Color	Black
Size	3.5"
Type	Enclosure
AC Adapter	Yes
Material	Steel, Aluminum and Plastic
Internal Interface	1 x SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)
External Interface	1 x eSATA (7 pin, Data) Female 1 x USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0
Number of Bay	1
Power	Input Current : 0.8A Input Voltage : 100 ~ 240 AC Output Current: 2000mA Output Voltage: 12 DC
Specifications	4Kn Support: Yes Hot Swap Capability: Yes Insertion Rating: 50,000 cycles Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 10TB 7200 RPM hard drives Maximum Data Transfer Rate : 6 Gbps S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes TRIM Support: Yes Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s / SATA III (6 Gbps) UASP Support: Yes

Compatibility
Operating Systems Supported	No software or drivers required

Features
Features	Multiple connectivity options The external hard drive enclosure supports USB 3.0, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, and eSATA, allowing you to access your data through your preferred interface. For fast performance and efficient data transfers, when connected through eSATA, the enclosure supports full SATA III transfer speeds - up to 6Gbps. For universal compatibility, the enclosure can be connected through USB 3.0 with transfer speeds up 5Gbps, plus support for UASP. The HDD enclosure lets you connect a SATA III (6Gbps) hard drive, but is also compatible with SATA I and II. Ease of use The hard drive enclosure allows you to swap drives in and out as needed with the trayless design. The enclosure is simple to set up and easy to use, with its plug-and-play functionality. It’s is also equipped with an LED light to indicate power and activity. Compact design works great with your Mac or PC With a sleek, compact style, this hard drive enclosure is a perfect desktop companion for your Mac or PC. It occupies minimal space, and features a fanless design that keeps the enclosure quiet so you to focus on what’s important. The S351BMU33ET is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	8.30" x 5.30" x 1.50"
Weight	1.12 lbs.

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First Listed on Newegg	December 18, 2017

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