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A short USB 3.0 cable ending in a 13-pin Slimline SATA connector

BUCIER

BUCIER U3-381-XY USB 3.0 to 13-pin Slimline SATA adapter cable

SKU CH-XCZR-KN0MM

Connects a laptop 13-pin Slimline SATA optical drive to USB 3.0 without external power or drivers

  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product colorSlimline-SATA 7+6Pin
  • Connect laptop optical drives externally via USB 3.0
  • No separate power supply needed for portable operation
  • Driver-free use on Windows XP, 7, macOS and newer
  • Boot the system directly from an external optical drive
  • Also works with second hard-drive caddies using the 13-pin interface

USB 3.0 Slimline SATA adapter cable

This BUCIER U3-381-XY adapter connects a laptop internal SATA optical drive to a USB 3.0 port using a 13-pin Slimline SATA connector. It draws power from the USB connection, so no external supply is needed. The cable works without drivers on Windows XP, Windows 7, macOS and newer systems. It also supports booting from the external drive.

Replaces internal laptop optical bay

The adapter lets you use a removed laptop DVD drive or a second hard-drive caddy as an external USB device. It is useful when a laptop lacks an internal bay or when the built-in drive has failed. The jump is worth it if you still read or write optical media on a modern machine without a built-in drive. It does not fit desktop optical drives.

Handles laptop DVD drives and 2.5-inch caddies

The 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link provides enough bandwidth for standard DVD read and write speeds. A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD in a caddy will run at its usual SATA rate, limited only by the drive itself. The adapter cannot power 3.5-inch desktop drives or drives that need more current than the USB port supplies.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUCIER
Model nameU3-381-XY
Product colorSlimline-SATA 7+6Pin
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

Does the 13-pin Slimline SATA connector fit a laptop optical drive?

Yes, the 7+6 13-pin Slimline SATA connector is designed for laptop CD/DVD ROM drives and 2nd hard drive caddies; it does not fit desktop optical drives.

How do I install the adapter, and what step is often missed?

Connect the USB 3.0 plug to the host, attach the 13-pin end to the drive, and ensure the drive is fully seated — the cable draws power from the USB port so no external supply is needed.

Will the copper conductor degrade and require replacement?

The copper conductor is rated for the USB 3.0 5 Gbps link; under normal use it does not wear out, so no periodic replacement is expected.

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