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A-Goldnest SATA001 black cable USB-A to SATA 13 cm

A-Goldnest SATA001 SATA to USB 3.0 adapter 5 Gbps 13 cm

SKU CH-VDQK-TRVGK

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD to a USB-A port at up to 5 Gbps for data transfer, backups and recovery

  • Rated speed5 GB/s
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Conductor typeGold
  • Product typeSATA
  • Overall length13
  • Connect 2.5 inch SSD or HDD to USB Type A port
  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with 435 MB/s read
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, Linux
  • 13 cm gold-plated cable for portable use

Portable 2.5-inch SATA adapter

The A-Goldnest SATA001 cable connects a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD to a USB Type A port on a laptop, desktop or tablet. It provides a simple way to add external storage, run backups, create disk images or recover data without opening the host machine. The 13 cm gold-plated cable is driver-free and works with Windows, Mac OS, ChromeOS and Linux systems.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 or 1.1 links

This adapter replaces a slower USB 2.0 or 1.1 connection with a USB 3.0 interface rated at 5 Gbps, delivering tested read speeds up to 435 MB/s depending on the drive. The jump is worth it when moving large media libraries, cloning system disks or performing frequent data recovery tasks that saturate the older bus. Backward compatibility ensures it still functions on legacy ports.

Check drive size and power before ordering

The cable supports only 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 2 TB; 3.5-inch hard disks are explicitly incompatible and will not work. It draws power solely from the host USB port, so drives with higher current demands may require a powered hub. Verify that your device uses a standard SATA connector and not an IDE or proprietary interface before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameA-Goldnest
Model nameSATA001
Product typeSATA
Performance
Rated speed5 GB/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Conductor typeGold

Questions about this item

Does the 13 cm cable reach a 2.5 inch drive on a desk?

The cable is 13 cm long and has a USB Type A male connector on one end and a SATA female connector on the other, so it reaches a drive placed next to the laptop.

Do I need to install any driver before the drive appears?

No driver is required; plug the USB Type A end into the computer and the SATA end into the 2.5 inch drive and it works immediately.

Will the gold-plated conductors need cleaning over time?

The gold-plated conductors resist oxidation, so no periodic cleaning is needed under normal indoor use.

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