HDD/SSD Universal 2nd Hard Drive Caddy (9.5mm) AD-CM-180

Expand Your Laptop’s Storage: HDD/SSD Universal 2nd Hard Drive Caddy (9.5mm) AD-CM-180

Unleash the full potential of your laptop with the AD-CM-180, a universal 2nd Hard Drive Caddy. This ingenious adapter allows you to easily replace your laptop’s existing optical (CD/DVD-ROM) drive with an additional 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD), providing a significant boost in storage capacity or performance.

Say goodbye to storage limitations and slow boot times! Perfect for creative professionals, gamers, or anyone needing more space, this caddy offers a seamless and reliable way to expand your laptop’s capabilities.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Massive Storage Expansion: Instantly add a second 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD to your laptop, doubling your storage capacity or creating a high-speed SSD boot drive while keeping your large HDD for data.
• Universal 9.5mm Compatibility: Designed to fit laptops with a standard 9.5mm CD/DVD-ROM optical drive bay. Ensure your laptop’s optical drive height matches this specification for perfect compatibility.
• SATA Interface Support: Compatible with SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III interfaces, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates for both HDDs and SSDs.
• Seamless Integration: Fully integrated into your laptop – no external cables, power supplies, or software drivers are typically needed. It works just like your primary hard drive.
• Plug-and-Play Installation: Easy to install! Simply remove your existing optical drive and slide the caddy with your chosen 2.5-inch HDD or SSD into its place.
• Boost Performance: Utilize an SSD as your primary boot drive for lightning-fast operating system and application loading, while using a traditional HDD in the caddy for extensive data storage.
• Dual Boot Capability: Install a second operating system on the additional drive in the caddy, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred OS at startup.
• Durable & Lightweight Construction: Crafted from quality materials (often aluminum or robust plastic) for secure housing of your drive, protecting it from vibrations and ensuring reliable performance.
• Maximize Internal Space: Utilize an often-unused optical drive bay to significantly increase your laptop’s internal storage without adding bulk or external drives.

Who is this for?

• Power Users & Professionals: Ideal for graphic designers, video editors, and developers who require vast storage for large files and projects.
• Gamers: Install more games and reduce loading times by adding a dedicated game drive or a faster SSD.
• Students: Store all your documents, research, and multimedia without worrying about running out of space.
• Everyday Users: Simply looking to expand their laptop’s storage for photos, videos, and documents.
• Anyone with a laptop using a 9.5mm optical drive: A cost-effective and efficient upgrade solution.

Specifications (AD-CM-180):

• Caddy Thickness: 9.5mm
• Internal Interface: SATA (for 2.5″ HDD/SSD)
• External Interface: SATA
• Supported Drives: 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD (Hard drive not included)
• Compatibility: Laptops with a 9.5mm SATA optical drive bay
• Color: Black
• Model Number: AD-CM-180

Note: Some laptops may require you to transfer the original optical drive’s faceplate (bezel) to the caddy for a seamless aesthetic match. Screws and a screwdriver are typically included for installation. Please ensure your laptop’s optical drive is 12.7mm thick before purchasing.

Unlock more storage and performance for your laptop today with the HDD/SSD Universal 2nd Hard Drive Caddy (9.5mm) AD-CM-180