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Black USB 3.0 to SATA 22P adapter cable, 28mm long, 64g

22P SATA Cable 2.5 Inch 28mm 64g Black

SKU CH-PSST-4FXSQ

Connects a 2.5 inch SATA drive via USB 3.0 with 5 Gb/s transfer and hot-swap support

  • Connect any 2.5 inch SATA drive instantly via USB 3.0
  • SuperSpeed transfer up to 5 Gbps for fast data access
  • Works with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 ports for broad compatibility
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play support lets you swap drives without rebooting
  • Compact 28 mm cable weighs only 64 g for easy portability

USB 3.0 to SATA 22P Adapter

This cable connects a 2.5 inch SATA drive to a USB 3.0 port for direct data access. It supports the Mass Storage Class so the drive appears immediately without extra drivers. The 22-pin connector carries both power and data for compatible laptop drives. Hot-swap and plug-and-play functions let you swap drives without restarting the host system.

USB 3.0 Interface Limits

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 link tops out at 5 Gb/s, while the SATA side follows the Revision 2.6 specification. Real-world throughput will sit below the 5 Gb/s ceiling due to protocol overhead and drive performance. The adapter remains backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 ports, though speeds drop to those older standards. SATA 1.5 Gb/s drives also work but cannot exceed their native link rate.

2.5 Inch Drive Capacity Support

The adapter handles any 2.5 inch SATA drive that conforms to the Mass Storage Class, regardless of capacity. It draws power solely from the USB port, so very high-spin-up drives may exceed the port's current allowance. There is no external power input, limiting use to drives that run within standard USB power budgets. Unsupported form factors include 3.5 inch drives and any non-SATA interfaces.

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Questions about this item

Is the 22P connector the right one for my 2.5 inch SATA drive?

Yes, the 22P connector matches the combined data and power port on standard 2.5 inch SATA hard drives and SSDs, so this cable connects them directly to a USB port.

What does the 5 Gb/s USB 3.0 rate mean for actual file transfers?

The 5 Gb/s is the interface ceiling; real-world speeds will be limited by the drive itself, typically reaching the SATA 1.5 Gb/s level for older 2.5 inch mechanical drives.

Will this USB 3.0 cable work if I only have USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, though the transfer rate will drop to the lower port's maximum.

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