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Black 35 cm SATA to USB 2.0 adapter cable with 13 pin connector

HETAI Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

HETAI Digital Technology Co.,Ltd 35CM 6P 7P SATA to USB 2.0 Adapter Cable

SKU CH-6DA8-82RSZ

A 35 cm adapter cable connects 6P+7P SATA optical drives to USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface enables instant hot-swap connectivity
  • 480 Mbps data rate provides fast optical-drive transfers
  • 35 cm copper-core cable keeps setup lightweight and portable
  • INIC-1618L chip solution supports 6P+7P SATA slimline drives
  • Compatible with 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm notebook optical drives

Purpose and fit

This adapter connects a 6P+7P SATA notebook optical drive to a USB 2.0 port on a PC or laptop. It suits users who need to read or write CDs and DVDs on machines that lack an internal drive bay. It is not for connecting SATA hard drives or SSDs.

Sustained behaviour

The INIC-1618L chip delivers up to 480 Mbps over USB 2.0 during extended read or write sessions. The copper-core cable and sealed design keep performance stable without external power. Hot-swap support lets you change discs without restarting the host.

Build and daily use

The 35 cm black cable is lightweight and easy to carry in a laptop bag. Its Micro USB to USB A connectors plug directly into standard ports. The adapter supports 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm drive thicknesses and allows booting from the optical drive for system installation.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

Does the 35 cm cable draw extra power or get warm when the optical drive runs all day?

The adapter is bus-powered through the USB 2.0 port and needs no external supply, so heat stays minimal during extended use.

What must my laptop already have for this 6P+7P SATA adapter to work?

A standard USB Type-A port and a notebook optical drive that uses the 13-pin 6P+7P SATA connector.

Will the INIC-1618L chipset let me boot from an older 12.7 mm DVD drive connected through USB 2.0?

Yes, the cable supports booting and system installation with 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm SATA optical drives.

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