Reuse an old drive
Take the drive out of an old desktop or NAS and give it a second life as an external backup drive.
Switss® 3.5 and 2.5 inch HDD/SSD enclosure
One enclosure.
3.5 and 2.5 inch.
- HDD and SSD (SATA)
- Up to 20 TB
- Silent, no fan
Turn your own 3.5 or 2.5 inch drive into external storage, hard drive or SSD.
Note: drive not included.
Delivery in 1 to 2 working days
Switss® 3.5 and 2.5 inch HDD/SSD enclosure
USB 3.0 with UASP, 3.5 and 2.5 inch, up to 20 TB.
€29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
Empty enclosure: you fit your own 3.5 or 2.5 inch drive (HDD or SSD). Which drive fits?
Switss® 3.5/2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure
Based on 32 reviews
€29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
In stock
Drive not included
Check whether your drive and computer fitUp to around 400 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write with an SSD on a USB 3.0 port. A hard drive is slower.
Is this right for you?
Fits if
- Your drive is a 3.5 or 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD
- Its capacity is up to 20 TB
- You want to use your drive as external storage
Does not fit if
- Your drive is M.2 or NVMe
- Your drive is mSATA or IDE
- You want to fit it without screws
What you need
- Your own SATA drive: it is not included
- The included screws and screwdriver
- For a 3.5 inch drive: a power socket for the included power supply
Check in three questions
Answer the questions above.
Not sure? Send a photo of your drive or your computer model to info@pelkonic.com. We usually respond within one business day.
€29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
Get your files off a spare 3.5 or 2.5 inch drive, or use it as a backup drive.
Before you order: how it fits, how to set it up and whether it works with your laptop.
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Will it fit? 3.5 and 2.5 inch HDD or SSD with SATA, up to 20 TB
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Will my drive fit?
A 3.5 or 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD with a SATA connector fits, any brand, up to 20 TB. You can recognise SATA by two flat contact strips side by side. M.2, mSATA and old IDE drives with pins do not fit.
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Easy to set up? Screw the drive in, power from the included adapter
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Can I set it up myself?
You slide off the outer shell, place the drive on the connector, fix it with screws and slide the shell back on. For this you need a screwdriver. You don't need extra software (drivers); a 3.5 inch drive gets its power from the included power adapter.
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Your laptop? Windows, macOS and Linux, via USB-A
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Will it work with my laptop?
It works on Windows, macOS and Linux, via USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). The cable goes into a USB-A port; if your laptop only has USB-C, use the included adapter. On an old USB 2.0 port it also works, but more slowly.
In use
Old hard drive lying around?
An external drive in a few minutes
400MB/sread with an SSD
20TBmaximum capacity
10×fasterthan USB 2.0
With an SSD via USB 3.0 with UASP (5 Gbps). Up to 10× faster than USB 2.0, which reaches about 40 MB/s. With a hard drive the speed is lower.
Compatibility
Fits 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
SATA HDD and SSD, any brand, up to 20 TB
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Supported drives and power
The enclosure fits 3.5 and 2.5 inch SATA drives: hard drives (HDD) and SSDs of any brand, up to 20 TB.
A 3.5 inch drive is powered by the included power adapter. A 2.5 inch drive is powered through the USB cable.
M.2, NVMe, mSATA and IDE drives do not fit: the enclosure only works with SATA.
Two sizes, one connector
Drive not included
2sizes3.5 and 2.5 inch
20TBmaximum capacity
2typesHDD and SSD
Cooling
Aluminium with open ventilation
Heat escapes through the aluminium and the open caps
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How the open ventilation works
The enclosure is made of aluminium, with a perforated front cap and rear cap. The heat from your drive escapes through the aluminium and through the holes in both caps. There is no fan inside, so the enclosure is silent.
How your drive stays cool
- aluminium enclosure
- open front cap
- open rear cap
- your drive
2capsopen, front and rear
Silent, no fan
nothing to break
Aluminium, not plastic
conducts heat better
Speed
Making a backup?
Done in no time
Up to 400 MB/s with an SSD via USB 3.0
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Speeds: SSD versus hard drive
With an SSD you reach up to 400 MB/s read and up to 300 MB/s write via USB 3.0 with UASP (5 Gbps). A hard drive is slower: 1 GB in 7 to 10 seconds. The actual speed depends on your drive and your port.
400MB/sread
300MB/swrite
20TBmaximum
400 MB/s with an SSD via USB 3.0 with UASP (5 Gbps). With a hard drive the speed is lower.
Which drive
Which drive do I have?
Look at the size and at the connector on the back
You can tell SATA by two flat strips
a wide one for power and a narrow one for data
- HDD and SSD: the same connector
- 2.5 and 3.5 inch: the same connector
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3.5 inch SATA
from a desktop or NAS
fits
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2.5 inch SATA
from a laptop
fits
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IDE, rows of pins
old drive, wide plug
does not fit
- Does not fit: M.2, NVMe and mSATA
- Not sure? Send us a photo of your drive, we will check
Installation
Ready in four steps
Frame out, drive in, screw down, close
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Frame out
Slide the frame out of the enclosure
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Drive in
Slide the drive onto the connector
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Screw the drive down
Four screws hand-tight in the base
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Frame back in, secure it
Small screws, anti-slip pads on top
Devices
Plug in and go
Works with your laptop, PC, tablet and phone
Operating systems
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone 15+
- USB-A or USB-Cadapter included
- No drivers neededplug in and your computer recognises the drive
- Also PS4, PS5 and XboxPS5 and Xbox for media only
Connections
Front and bottom
All connections are on the front
- PowerPower adapter for 3.5 inch drives
- Power switch
- USB-C, 5 GbpsTo USB-A or USB-C
- LabelCE, RoHS and WEEE
- Four feet
Port
Check your port
The included cable plugs into a USB-A port on your laptop or PC
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USB with SS
USB 3.0 · 5 Gbps
up to 400 MB/s
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USB without SS
USB 2.0 · 480 Mbps
about 40 MB/s
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Only USB-C on your laptop?
use the included USB-C adapter
up to 400 MB/s
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Charge only
lightning or battery, no SS symbol
does not work
First use
New drive?
Here’s how to set it up
A used drive appears straight away, a new one only after initialising
Windows
- Right-click StartChoose Disk Management, or Windows key + X
- Right-click UnallocatedChoose New Simple Volume
- Choose your file systemClick Finish, see the guide below
- Unallocated
- Switss drive (D:) · ready
macOS
- Open Disk UtilityLaunchpad, Other folder
- Select the Switss disk on the leftClick Erase at the top
- Choose your file systemClick Erase, see the guide below
- Not initialised
- Switss drive · ready
Which file system should you choose?
- Windows only
- NTFS
- Mac only
- APFS
- Windows and Mac, consoles, TV
- exFAT
Always eject safely before unplugging the cable
Dimensions
Fits on any desk
How big the enclosure is, next to a bank card
182mmlong
113mmwide
35mmhigh
397gwithout drive
In the box
What's in the box
Everything you need, except the drive
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
| 1Switss enclosure | 1× |
| 2USB-C/USB-A to USB-C cable1 metre. USB-A on your computer, or USB-C with adapter 7; USB-C on the enclosure | 1× |
| 3Power adapterFor 3.5 inch drives | 1× |
| 4Manual | 1× |
| Part | Qty |
|---|---|
| 5Screws and anti-slip pads4 large and 4 small screws | 1 set |
| 6Screwdriver | 1× |
| 7USB-C adapterFor a USB-C port | 1× |
What do you use it for?
Store large backups
Keep a safe copy of your photos, videos and documents on a separate drive, up to 20 TB.
Photo and video archive
Keep your RAW files and video projects on a drive of several terabytes.
Games and media on a console
Connect the enclosure to a PlayStation 4 for extra game storage, or use it on PS5 and Xbox for media.
Specifications
| Specification | SW-3.5/2.5INCH-C |
|---|---|
| Connection | USB 3.0 with UASP (5 Gbps), USB-C on the enclosure |
| Speed | Up to about 400 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write with an SSD |
| Drive type | 3.5 and 2.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD, any brand |
| Max. capacity | Up to 20 TB |
| Power | 3.5 inch via the included power adapter, 2.5 inch via the USB cable |
| Mounting | With screws, screwdriver included |
| Cooling | Aluminium enclosure with open front and rear caps, no fan |
| Compatibility | Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.6.5 and later, Linux, Android, Chromebook, iPhone 15 and newer, iPad Pro with USB-C, PS4 (games and media), PS5 and Xbox (media) |
| Installation | No drivers needed |
| Dimensions | 182 × 113 × 35 mm · 397 g |
| Warranty | 3-year producer guarantee (EU GARAN label) |
Manual & downloads
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Invoice with VAT · KvK 76439534 · VAT NL860623646B01
Frequently asked questions
Is a hard drive or SSD included?
No. This is an empty enclosure: you fit your own 3.5 or 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD and secure it with the included screws. No drive yet? Check above which drive fits first.
Which drives fit?
All 3.5 and 2.5 inch SATA hard drives and SSDs, any brand, up to 20 TB. M.2, NVMe, mSATA and IDE do not fit.
Do I need the power adapter?
For a 3.5 inch drive, yes: it gets its power from the included power adapter. A 2.5 inch drive or SSD is powered through the USB cable.
Which devices does the enclosure work with?
Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.6.5 and later, Linux, Android and Chromebook, without drivers. Also an iPhone 15 or newer and an iPad Pro with USB-C. On the PlayStation 4 for games and media, on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox only for media.
How fast is the enclosure?
With an SSD you reach up to about 400 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write via USB 3.0 with UASP. A hard drive is slower: 1 GB takes 7 to 10 seconds. Speed also depends on your drive and your computer's port.
How much warranty do I get?
3-year producer guarantee under the EU GARAN label, with direct Dutch customer service. A question about which drive fits or how to connect it? We usually reply within one business day.
Still not sure? Ask your question and a real person usually replies within one working day.
What customers say
4.8 Based on 32 reviews
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The Switss - HDD/SSD Enclosure 3.5 and 2.5 inch is a beautiful and solid metal case and does its job fine, once it is put together. That ran into the problem for me that the four screws with which the disk is mounted in the inner part, had too thick heads, because of which the inner part could not be slid completely into the casing anymore. Luckily I had in my junk drawer four fitting screws with flat heads and so it worked out after all.
The placed 2.5 inch SSD fits well in the connector only the screw holes in the bottom of the enclosure are in a different place than the screw holes in the SSD. A piece of ductape now holds the little drive in place. The metal enclosure also protects against magnetic and electrical fields.
It works fine otherwise.
Perfect solution for your hard drive.
To be able to use the hard drive from your old desktop longer and not lose any data this is a wonderful solution. Simple installation and beautiful solution.
Pros
- Simple installation
- Complete delivery with screwdriver.
Sturdy HDD enclosure
The HDD enclosure looks good and is put together sturdily, is made of metal.
Drive is immediately recognized on Mac, and backup works perfectly.
Only when installing the disk there is no possibility to secure a 2.5” disk with screws, there are no holes in those places, and no adapter.
Also the front and back sit just a little too high, making it difficult (but not impossible) to get the tray back in place.
The rubber feet go over the screws that secure the tray to the outside, so if I want to swap the disk, they have to come off first again.
Conclusion, the product is perfectly adequate for a 3.5” disk, but for quick swapping (which I had hoped for) this is somewhat less.
Pros
- Sturdy enclosure
- Is immediately recognized
Cons
- Is difficult to close
- No possibility to secure 2.5” disk
- To open first remove feet
Beautiful aluminum 3.5” HDD enclosure
It was easy to slide my HDD into the enclosure. After that tighten screws and you can immediately use your HDD as an external hard drive.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Aluminum enclosure
Cons
- None
Quickly well arranged
Within 24 hours after ordering mounted the hard drive in the enclosure and made the first backup. Works fast and virtually silently. I am very satisfied
Enclosure ssd hdd
Unpacked and viewed the article quickly, top quality! Perfectly packed! Very happy with it.
If I am going to place my old hdd in it soon I will update this reaction, with, I assume, only words of praise!!
Pros
- Sturdy aluminum enclosure.
- Reasonable price for good/beautiful product
Cons
- None
Good enclosure, cheap chipset
Unfortunately this is a missed opportunity. The enclosure is in terms of design the best I could find. Fully aluminum. Also the front and back plates are made of aluminum, and are full of ventilation holes. Almost perfect design, just a bit of a small on/off button. Unfortunately the product is equipped with a cheap "Chipsbank CBM3639" chipset. Because of this I sent it back, and instead bought an Inateck with a better "ASMedia ASM1153E" chipset. A pity, because the design of the enclosure itself is better with this Switss.
Pros
- Good ventilation
- Fully aluminum enclosure
Cons
- Cheap chipset
- Small on/off button
a perfect enclosure for a sata 3.5 external HDD
after some searching and reading reviews on the internet I finally ended up with the Swiss it does what it has to do more than that I don't need
Pros
- simple to place the disk in plug Play
- screws and the screwdriver are included
Cons
- none to dat
This case keep its head cool ! !
This is my first (aluminum) case that also really keep my HDD cool ! ! Interior is made of metal, no plastik. In the box one USB3-C cable plus xtra USB3-C-A adapter, both of good quality. Also a 220V - 12V power adater and screws plus mini-screwdriver.
Beautiful external enclosure
The packaging alone already gives the impression that this is quality. That also turns out to be the case after opening.
Hard drive is placed in no time. Only disadvantage is that the cover of the enclosure is secured at the bottom and where subsequently rubber feet must be stuck. If you ever want to replace the drive the feet must be removed. Question if they will stick again then.
Furthermore sturdy case and swift transfer. A standard USB to USB-C adapter is included. Also neat with a little cord so that it can be attached to the cable.
Pros
- Sturdy enclosure
- Adapttor to USB-C should you need it
- Fast data transfer
Cons
- Remove rubber feet upon replacement of disk
Second life for HD
Beautiful sturdy, sleek little box that now provides shelter to a 2TB HD from a discarded desktop for me. It faces a new life as a backup of my music files.
Installing the HD in this enclosure is a breeze. If you can hold the supplied screwdriver you have 10 min. after receipt a cheerfully crackling external HD.
I am very satisfied with it.
Pros
- Durability
- Practical backup
Cons
- That it needs a power adapter
solid 3.5" HDD enclosure
A solid enclosure, everything is included.
The on-off switch seems of mediocre quality to me.
Upon delivery the little screws to close the enclosure were missing, resolved without problems after contact with the supplier.
Pros
- Solid enclosure
- Easy to install HD
Cons
- On-off switch of mediocre quality.
Top!
simple, insert HDD screw in, close enclosure, format disk and hop everything ready.
Works silently!
The mini-manual included in the packaging can cause confusion; states "works on standard USB 5V", while the included power supply has an output voltage of 12 Volts. So the device works on 12V.
Pros
- simple and quiet
Solid product
I use the enclosure for both old 3.5" HDDs and newer 2.5" SSDs and that works perfectly. Everything included cables and power supply. Even a little screwdriver to screw the case shut. Solid quality, no plastic junk and well packaged.
Pros
- Solid
- robust
- functional
Flawless
Product delivered day after ordering, neatly packaged with all necessary accessories (even small screwdriver) - immediately built in (old) HDD and put into use as extra external storage.
Pros
- Fast
- Fine and complete execution
- Correct price
Simple and working well
Fine enclosure, sturdy and easy to put the HDD in.
Very satisfied
Fast delivery and received an excellent quality product.
Beautiful design
Good solid enclosure for 3.5 inch drives. Looks sleek and comes complete however for a 2.5 disc I haven't been able to discover how to secure it. It can be connected however and if you don't have to move it much it probably won't be an objection. For 3.5 inch discs highly recommended. For the smaller ones it wouldn't be my choice
Pros
- Complete
- Beautiful design
Cons
- 2
- 5 inch disc I cannot secure
Looks sturdy and beautiful
Old Pc broken, took the hard drive out and placed it in the enclosure. Putting it together is a piece of cake, and all material to mount it is included. Can read all my data and transfer it to my new Pc.
Looks nice too.
Pros
- Easy assembly
Cons
- None yet
Perfect
Extremely neat in terms of execution and packaging. Works perfectly.
Exactly what I needed.
Excellent enclosure. putting it together was easy and it is plug and play. It also looks nice. Recommended!
Pros
- Stylish
- Easy to put together.
- Plug and play.
Fine
Clear , intuitive to instal.
Works instantly.
Pros
- Appearance and ease of use
Cons
- None
fine
good solution for the reuse of an older sata drive from previous computer and available via usb on new computer.Looks solid.Neat fast delivery.
Swiss for external hdd
Just delivered on time. Building in HDDs was a piece of cake.
Perfect
Pros
- Intall simple. scews and scewdriver included
Cons
- nothing
Simple, works well
I bought 2 enclosures 1 for 1tb large hard drive 3/5"and 1 for a smaller hard drive of 2.5"
The larger drive you secure with 4 screws in the tray. Tray itself you secure with 4 very small screws which you stick with 4 rubber feet and it's done.
The casing is made of metal , so no cheap plastic box, plug & play.
Pros
- Simple
- Durable
- Easy to use
Just works
Very good
3.5" HDD enclosure: completely satisfied!
Bought new PC with Windows 11 on it.
Taken the hard drive out of the old PC and mounted it in the Switss enclosure. I can perfectly read all my data and possibly transfer it to the new hard drive. It has become an external hard drive.
So I am very satisfied with this purchase.
Pros
- Simple assembly, plug and play and done.
- Sturdy enclosure.
Cons
- No negatives found.
Very nice HD enclosure
Just placed the HD in the Switss HD enclosure, everything neatly secured with the supplied screws and the Switss HD/SSD enclosure was immediately usable.
Looks nice and is noiseless!
Pros
- Easy to use
- Looks nice
- Is really noiseless
Sturdy hard disk enclosure
Sturdy aluminum hard disk enclosure.
Feels like quality and is delivered very complete.
Cable is longer than normally included too (estimate 1m) and is usb-c to usb-a but with adapter to usb-c and feels very solid.
Only small point of criticism is that the mini screwsat the bottom of the enclosure are neatly hidden away under the glued rubber feet but is bit inconvenient if you regularly switch disks so in my case have glued them next to it which makes it look a bit less sleek at the bottom but you normally don't see that anyway.
Works fast otherwise and without problems.
Pros
- Feels like quality
- Sturdy
- Easy to use
Cons
- Very very small mini scews at the bottom
- Glued rubber feet over scews bottom
Ideal solution to connect internal HDD externally
Ideal solution to make internal HDD external. The HDD is easy to click into the case and after that you can also screw it to the case with included screws and screwdriver. Connected to new PC via usb and external adapter. Runs like a train! There is also an on/off switch on the case. And rubber stickers are included that can be stuck to the bottom so the case doesn't scratch if you put it on the PC for example.
Pros
- Easy to install
- On off switch on the case
Hard drive case
The hard drive fit in nicely
Not sure this fits your laptop?
Switss® is a Dutch brand run by two brothers, Matthijs and Luca. Send us your question and your laptop model. One of us usually replies within one working day.
Smart combinations
These products work extra well together. Ordered once, delivered once.
Switss® 2.5” HDD/SSD External Enclosure
€12,49incl. VAT€10,32excl. VAT
- Works with 2.5 inch hard drives (HDD) and SSDs from any brand.
- Data transfer up to 450 MB per second via USB 3.0 with UASP.
- Fits drives up to 4 TB, connects to a USB-A port with the included cable.
Storage Set
- Switss® 2.5” HDD/SSD External Enclosure €12,49incl. VAT€10,32excl. VAT
- Switss® 3.5/2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure You're viewing this product now €29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
Together
€42,48incl. VAT€35,11excl. VAT
€40,37incl. VAT€33,36excl. VAT
5% combo discount, automatically applied in your cart
Switss® 12-in-1 USB-C Hub
€29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
- Connect up to three screens at once via 2x HDMI and VGA (on Windows).
- 12 connections: HDMI, VGA, gigabit ethernet, USB-C charging port, USB 3.0/2.0, card readers and a 3.5mm audio port.
- 100W charging power, also charges a heavy laptop like a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Home Office Set
- Switss® 12-in-1 USB-C Hub €29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
- Switss® 3.5/2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure You're viewing this product now €29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
Together
€59,98incl. VAT€49,57excl. VAT
€57,00incl. VAT€47,11excl. VAT
5% combo discount, automatically applied in your cart
Switss® M.2 SSD Enclosure
€18,99incl. VAT€15,69excl. VAT
- Works with both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs, one enclosure for both.
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), up to 1050 MB per second with an NVMe SSD.
- Aluminum enclosure with heatsink keeps the SSD cool during use.
Desktop Upgrade Set
- Switss® M.2 SSD Enclosure €18,99incl. VAT€15,69excl. VAT
- Switss® 3.5/2.5" HDD/SSD Enclosure You're viewing this product now €29,99incl. VAT€24,79excl. VAT
Together
€48,98incl. VAT€40,48excl. VAT
€46,55incl. VAT€38,47excl. VAT
5% combo discount, automatically applied in your cart
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