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Black USB 3.0 to 13-pin Sata adapter cable with slimline connector

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.0 to 13-pin Slimline SATA Adapter Cable

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Connects a laptop Sata optical drive externally via USB 3.0 using a 13-pin Slimline interface without external power or drivers

  • Connect laptop optical drives externally via USB 3.0
  • Works without an external power supply
  • Boots from an external Sata drive
  • Compatible with laptop DVD drives and second hard-drive caddies
  • Driver-free on Windows 7, Mac OSX and newer

USB 3.0 adapter for 13-pin slimline SATA drives

This Fervit cable connects a laptop SATA optical drive or second-drive caddy to a USB 3.0 port. It is aimed at users who need to read or write DVDs on a machine that lacks an internal bay. The adapter draws power from the USB connection so no separate supply is needed. Compatible systems include Windows XP, Windows 7, macOS and newer releases without extra drivers.

USB 3.0 bandwidth and 13-pin connector limit use

The interface tops out at USB 3.0 speeds, so sustained transfer rates will not exceed that standard. Only drives with a 13-pin slimline SATA connector are supported; desktop optical drives use a different pinout and will not fit. Booting from the external drive is possible on supported operating systems. No other drive types or connector styles work with this cable.

Plug-and-play install with one common mismatch

Installation is a simple matter of plugging the 13-pin end into the drive and the USB end into the host. The most frequent problem is attempting to use a desktop optical drive, which has a different connector and cannot be attached. Driver-free operation on listed systems means no software setup is required. Ensure the drive itself is a slimline SATA model before purchasing.

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Price $17.99
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Questions about this item

Which version of the adapter cable should I choose for my laptop optical drive?

This cable uses a 7+6 13pin Slimline SATA connector designed for laptop SATA optical drives and 2nd hard drive caddies. It does not fit desktop PC optical drives.

What does the USB 3.0 connection mean for real-world transfer speeds with a DVD drive?

The USB 3.0 interface provides enough bandwidth for the maximum read and write speeds of a typical SATA DVD drive, so the drive itself remains the limiting factor.

Does the 13-pin Slimline SATA interface cap the drive's performance or features?

The 13-pin Slimline SATA connector carries both data and power, allowing the adapter to run without an external power supply while supporting boot-from-drive capability on Windows 7, Mac OS X and newer systems.

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