Description
This SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quick and easy access to a SATA drive through the USB-A port on a laptop.
Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop
This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter lets you upgrade to an external 2.5″ SATA SSD or HDD.
The cable lets you:
- Add drive space
- Perform backups
- Create disk images
- Implement data recovery
- Transfer content between the drive and the laptop
Faster Transfer Speeds with UASP
The cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. With UASP you can utilize the full potential of a SATA III SSD or HDD. UASP is supported in Windows® 8, Mac OS X (10.8 or above), and Linux®.
In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Connect from Anywhere
The SATA to USB cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag — no external power is required. The cable lets you easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure. It’s plug-and-play and doesn’t require drivers.
Note: This product is not compatible with 3.5 in. hard drives.
USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
- Take advantage of USB 3.0 laptops or desktops with UASP for faster transfer speeds
- Back up important data to an external storage device
- Perform a data migration or clone a drive
- Back up important data to an external storage device
- Retrieve data from an old SATA drive
- Upgrade your laptop HDD to an SSD via USB 3.0
| Specifications | ||
| Connector(s) | 1 – Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) |
| SATA Power (15 pin) | ||
| 1 – Host Connectors | USB Type-A (9 pin, 5 Gbps) | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
| Humidity | 40%-85%RH | |
| Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
| Number of Drives | 1 | |
| Drive Size | 2.5in | |
| Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
| Fan(s) | No | |
| Chipset ID | ASMedia – ASM225CM | |
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Packaging Information |
Package Height | 0.4 in [1.0 cm] |
| Package Length | 7.8 in [19.8 cm] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.2 oz [61.0 g] | |
| Package Width | 8.7 in [22.0 cm] | |
| Performance | Type and Rate | USB 3.0 – 5 Gbit/s |
| UASP Support | Yes | |
| TRIM Support | Yes | |
| 4Kn Support | Yes | |
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
| Hardware Raid Supported | No | |
| Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives | |
| MTBF | 1,609,297 Hours | |
| General Specifications | Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA | |
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Physical Characteristics |
Weight of Product | 1.5 oz [42.5 g] |
| Color | Black | |
| Product Length | 19.7 in [50.0 cm] | |
| Product Width | 1.9 in [4.9 cm] | |
| Product Height | 0.4 in [9.0 mm] | |
| Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
| Special Notes / Requirements | Note | Cable will work only with 2.5″ SATA drives |
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3.5″/5.25″ drives are not supported |
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Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices. |
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What’s in the Box |
1 – Included in Package | USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5″ HDD Adapter Cable |
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It didn’t end up working as I had the wrong type of hard drive to go with this cable. I needed a dock instead. But can’t fault the cable for my mistake.
Allowed me easily save / clone the hard drive
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