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Black 35 cm USB 2.0 to 13 pin Slimline SATA adapter cable

BONAEVER

BONAEVER USB 2.0 to 13 Pin Slimline SATA Optical Drive Adapter Cable 35cm

SKU CH-4FBG-YNBQV

Connects a 13-pin slimline SATA optical drive to USB 2.0 for data transfer at up to 480 Mbps

  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect 13-pin Slimline SATA optical drives via USB 2.0 for easy testing and data transfer
  • USB 2.0 interface delivers up to 480 Mbps high-speed and 12 Mbps full-speed performance
  • Plug-and-play with hot-swap support lets you connect drives without rebooting
  • Designed for laptop Slimline SATA CD/DVD drives and second hard-drive caddies
  • 35 cm cable length keeps the setup compact and tidy

USB 2.0 adapter for slimline optical drives

This BONAEVER cable connects a 7+6 pin slimline SATA optical drive from a laptop or second hard-drive caddy to a USB 2.0 port. The 35 cm length keeps the link short and tidy for bench testing or data transfer. Plug-and-play operation means no driver installation is required. Hot-swap support lets you connect or disconnect the drive without restarting the host system.

Suits laptop drive recovery and quick disc access

Technicians and hobbyists who need to read or write CDs and DVDs from a slimline SATA drive will find this adapter convenient. It is not intended for desktop optical drives, which use a different connector layout. The cable also cannot be used with SATA hard drives or SSDs, so storage-only workflows require a different solution. Users who need faster throughput than USB 2.0 provides should consider a higher-speed interface.

Check drive connector and host port before ordering

Verify that the optical drive presents a 7+6 pin slimline SATA interface matching the adapter's 13-pin plug. Ensure the computer has an available USB 2.0 type-A port; the cable draws power from the bus so no external supply is needed. Confirm the operating system supports USB mass-storage class devices for plug-and-play recognition. The 35 cm cable length may limit placement options in larger chassis.

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Questions about this item

What type of optical drive must I already own for this 13-pin Slimline SATA adapter to work?

You need a laptop-style 7+6 pin Slimline SATA CD or DVD optical drive; the cable does not fit desktop PC optical drives or SATA hard drives.

Will this USB 2.0 adapter cable work alongside an older USB 1.0 port on my computer?

Yes, the adapter complies with SATA revision 1.0 and 2.0 and supports USB 2.0 full-speed 12 Mbps operation on legacy USB 1.0 ports.

How can I verify the adapter is functioning at its rated 480 Mbps high-speed after I connect the drive?

Check the host system's device manager or USB controller view to confirm the connection enumerates as a USB 2.0 high-speed device.

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