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®.
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.
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
HARDWARE
- Bus Type: USB 3.0
- Chipset ID: ASMedia – ASM1153E
- Compatible Drive Types: SATA
- Drive Size: 2.5in
- Fan(s): No
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Number of Drives: 1
PERFORMANCE
- 4Kn Support: Yes
- General Specifications: Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA
- Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
- TRIM Support: No
- Type and Rate: USB 3.0 – 5 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps)
- UASP Support: Yes
CONNECTOR(S)
- Drive Connectors: 1 – SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle, 1 – SATA Power (15 pin)
- Host Connectors: 1 – USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
SOFTWARE
- OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
SPECIAL NOTES / REQUIREMENTS
- Note: Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives, 3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported
POWER
- Power Source: USB-Powered
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Humidity: 40%-85%RH
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature: –10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product Height: 0.4 in [9 mm]
Product Length: 19.7 in [500 mm]
Product Weight: 1.5 oz [42.5 g]
Product Width: 1.9 in [49 mm]
