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Black SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable with DC power port

GENERIC CAB301 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable 5Gbps UASP 2.5 3.5 DC Power Port

SKU CH-GZK5-R0ZB6

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives to USB 3.0 at 5Gbps with UASP, includes DC power port for 3.5" drives

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall lengthIN
  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives instantly
  • Reach 5Gbps transfer speeds with UASP acceleration
  • Power 2.5 inch drives directly from USB 3.0
  • Supply 12V 2A through DC port for 3.5 inch drives
  • Works with Windows Mac Linux without drivers

Connect 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives via USB 3.0

This GENERIC CAB301 adapter cable lets you attach a bare 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It supports UASP acceleration for faster SSD transfers and works with Windows, Mac and Linux without installing drivers. No drive enclosure is required.

Check power source and port type before use

3.5" hard drives must use a separate 12V 2A DC power adapter with a 5.5 × 2.5 mm plug, which is not included. 2.5" drives and SSDs draw power from the USB port, but USB 2.0 ports limited to 500mA may not start larger or older 2.5" drives reliably. A USB 3.0 port supplying up to 900mA is recommended for those drives.

Copper conductor cable with SATA and USB connectors

The black male-to-male cable uses copper conductors for a 5Gbps link. A dedicated DC power jack sits on the adapter for 3.5" drive operation. The plug-and-play design means you simply connect the SATA drive, attach power if needed, and insert the USB plug to access data immediately.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGENERIC
Model nameCAB301
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Overall lengthIN
Conductor typeCopper

Questions about this item

What comes with the GENERIC CAB301 adapter and what else is needed for a 3.5" drive?

The package contains the SATA-to-USB 3.0 cable with a DC power port. A 12 V / 2 A power supply with a 5.5 × 2.5 mm plug must be provided separately for 3.5" HDDs.

How do I choose between using USB power or the DC port for my drive?

2.5" SSDs and HDDs run from the USB 3.0 port alone. 3.5" HDDs require the DC port with a 12 V / 2 A adapter; USB 2.0 ports cannot supply enough current.

What does the 5 Gbps rating mean when I copy files to a SATA SSD?

The link runs at up to 5 Gbps with UASP acceleration, so SSD transfers approach the drive's own SATA limit instead of being capped at USB 2.0 speeds.

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