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Black SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable with separate 12V power supply unit

AUTYUE

AUTYUE SATA III to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter with 12V Power Adapter

SKU CH-3J18-0264W

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives via USB 3.0 with 12V power for data recovery and backups

  • Adapter typeSATA
  • First connector1 x USB 3.0
  • Second connector1 x SATA III
  • Units per package1
  • Key featuresThe sata to usb adapter connects to your computer or laptop
  • In the box1 x SATA to USB Adapter, 1 x Power Adapter
  • Connect 2.5" SSD/HDD and 3.5" HDD to expand storage
  • UASP support with USB 3.0 interface for up to 5Gbps theoretical speed
  • Included 12V power adapter enables 3.5" desktop drive operation
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems
  • Voltage isolation and ABS construction for safe, durable daily use

Quick SATA Access for 2.5 and 3.5 Inch Drives

This SATA III to USB 3.0 adapter connects 2.5 inch SSDs or HDDs and 3.5 inch HDDs to a computer or laptop. It helps expand drive space, upgrade systems, back up files and retrieve data from older drives. The package includes the adapter and a 12V power adapter for desktop drives. It does not support IDE parallel port interfaces.

Passive Cooling with Isolated 12V Power

The adapter draws power from the host USB port for 2.5 inch drives and uses the included DC 12V supply for 3.5 inch drives. The computer USB interface provides voltage isolation for low loss and anti-interference operation. High hardness ABS housing and a high-performance chip ensure durable, stable connections without active cooling noise.

Replaces Docking Stations for Occasional Drive

This cable replaces bulky docking stations when you only need temporary access to bare SATA drives. The jump is worth it for technicians recovering data, users cloning a single drive or anyone adding external storage without a permanent enclosure. It supports drives up to 8TB and works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

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Specifications

Product
Adapter typeSATA
Ports & slots
First connector1 x USB 3.0
Second connector1 x SATA III
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1 x SATA to USB Adapter,
1 x Power Adapter

Questions about this item

How do I install a 3.5-inch SATA drive using this adapter, and what step is often missed?

Connect the drive to the adapter, then plug in the 12V power adapter, and finally insert the USB 3.0 connector into the host. The 12V supply must be attached before the USB link or the 3.5-inch drive will not spin up.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need over time?

No routine maintenance is required. If the USB 3.0 cable or the 12V power adapter becomes damaged, replace only the affected accessory; the SATA bridge board itself has no serviceable parts.

What limit appears first when copying large amounts of data continuously?

Sustained throughput is capped by the USB 3.0 interface at 5 Gbps theoretical maximum; real-world speeds will be lower and may also be constrained by the connected SATA drive’s own sequential rating.

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