SATA to USB Adapter Cable for 2.5 Inch SSD HDD, USB 3.0 2.0 TYPE-C

Key Features

• 2.5-Inch Drive Connection — It connects 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs to a computer through a USB port.
• SATA 3 Speed Support — It supports speeds up to 6Gbps under the SATA 3 specification.
• Plug and Play — It supports plug and play and hot-swapping.
• USB 3.0 and 2.0 Compatible — It is fully compatible with USB 3.0 and works backwards with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.5Inch
• Model: SATA to USB 3.0 / 2.0 / TYPE-C Cable
• Speed: Up to 6Gbps
• Supported drives: 2.5-inch HDD and SSD only; 3.5-inch desktop drives are not supported
• Compatible systems: Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X
• Package: 1 x SATA cable for 2.5-inch SSD and HDD

What It Is / How It Works

This SATA to USB adapter cable lets a 2.5-inch SATA drive connect to a computer over a USB port. USB to SATA adapter cables of this kind are used as external storage for drives taken out of a notebook or stored loose.

Who It's For / Use Cases

USB to SATA adapter cables suit people who want to back up files from a loose 2.5-inch drive, read an old notebook drive on another computer, or reuse a drive as external storage. They also suit anyone who wants to add a plug-in connection to a computer without opening it.

How to Use / Care

1. Use it to connect a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD to a computer through a USB port.
2. Use it to back up files or upgrade a notebook hard drive.

How to Choose

Start by checking the drive type. This cable is for 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs, and 3.5-inch desktop drives are not supported.

Next, match the USB end to the port on your computer. USB 3.0 is supported, and USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports also work with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with 3.5-inch desktop hard drives?
No. It supports only 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs, because 3.5-inch mechanical drives are not supported on its power supply.

Which operating systems does it support?
It supports Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac OS X.

Can I connect the drive while the computer is running?
It supports hot-swapping, so the drive can be connected while the computer is on.

What transfer speed does it support?
It supports speeds up to 6Gbps under the SATA 3 specification.

What comes in the package?
The pack has one SATA cable for 2.5-inch SSD and HDD drives.