ORICO 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Enclosure 7688U3/C3

The ORICO 3.5" 7688U3/C3 is an external enclosure that converts a standard 3.5" SATA hard drive into a USB‑connected portable drive. It’s intended for users who need to access, back up or transfer large volumes of data by turning an internal HDD into an external unit.

The model is offered in USB 3.0 (Type‑B) and USB‑C variants and combines aluminum with ABS housing for heat dissipation and durability. It supports UASP and up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds when connected to a compatible host; power is supplied by an external 12V/2A adapter, enabling use with full‑size 3.5" drives. The design emphasizes easy disk installation and stable fixation during operation.

Use cases: connecting an internal HDD to a laptop or desktop for data migration or recovery, temporary external storage, or archiving large data sets with external power.

Specifications

• Supported drive: 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD (compatible with some 3.5" SSDs) — SATA interface
• Host interface: USB 3.0 5 Gbps (7688U3) or USB‑C (7688C3) — UASP supported
• Power: External adapter 12 V ⎓ 2 A
• Enclosure material: Aluminum + ABS plastic
• Maximum supported capacity: Manufacturer lists support for large‑capacity HDDs (commonly stated up to 16 TB)