StarTech USB 3.1 to SATA Adapter Cable for 2.5 Inch SATA Drives

Here’s a fast, easy way to access data on a 2.5" solid-state or hard drive. This cable-style adapter lets you connect your laptop or desktop computer directly to a solid-state drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps).

Convenient drive access

• With the adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required. It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2

• USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers.

Ultra-portable with no external power required

• This cable-style adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. Use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly - with no external power required.

Hardware:

• Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1351
• Compatible Drive Types: SATA
• Drive Size: 2.5in
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Number of 2.5 inch bays: 1
• Number of Drives: 1

Performance:

• Hot Swap Capability: Yes
• Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• TRIM Support: Yes
• Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
• UASP Support: Yes

Connector(s):

• Drive Connectors: 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) Male

Power:

• Power Source: USB-Powered

Environmental:

• Humidity: 40% ~ 50% RH
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Product Height: 0.8 cm
• Product Length: 51.5 cm
• Product Width: 45 mm
• Weight of Product: 30.5 g

• OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required
• Note: Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.