StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer
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Overview
- QUICKLY ACCESS A 2.5" SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a 2.5in SATA SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive) to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, recover data, and transfer content to your laptop; Not Compatible with 3.5in drives
- COMPATIBILITY: This bus-powered adapter is compatible with 2.5in drives; 3.5in drives require a dedicated power connection; For an adapter that supports 3.5in drives, please see our USB312SAT3
- FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA to USB adapter supports USB 5Gbps data transfer speeds over USB-A, plus you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 5Gbps when connected to a computer that also supports UASP
- CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB adapter cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required
- SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you conveniently swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure, just plug and play into a USB-A host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent
SATA to USB Adapter Cable | SATA III 6Gbps | 2.5" SSD or HDD | USB 3.0 | Portable
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 5Gbps data transfer speeds. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 5Gbps, 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 5Gbps 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. For 3.5 in. drive support, please see our USB to SATA Cable with Supplemental Power (USB312SAT3).
Specifications
Performance
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| UASP support | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 49 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 500 mm |
| Height | 9 mm |
| Weight | 42.5 g |
Packaging content
| Manual | Yes |
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Technical details
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
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Other features
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8/8.1 (32/64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux |
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| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM1153E |
| Cable length | 0.5 m |
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Delivery
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Returns
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