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Black USB 3.0 to Slimline SATA 13-pin adapter cable 0.25 m

HETAI Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

HETAI Digital Technology Co.,Ltd USB 3.0 to Slimline SATA 13Pin Adapter Cable 0.25m Black

SKU CH-5239-ZND15

Connects a laptop Slimline SATA optical drive to a USB 3.0 port at 500 MB/s using the INIC-1618L chip

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Connect any 6P+7P slimline optical drive via USB 3.0
  • 500 MB/s transfer speed cuts file-copy time
  • INIC-1618L chip keeps data stable and secure
  • 25 m copper cable fits tight laptop bays
  • Supports 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm drive heights

USB 3.0 Slimline SATA Adapter

This adapter connects a slimline optical drive to a USB 3.0 port on a laptop or desktop. It targets users who need to read or write CDs and DVDs on systems lacking an internal drive bay. The 0.25 m cable keeps the setup compact for travel or tight workspaces.

INIC-1618L Bridge Chip

The cable uses an INIC-1618L USB-to-SATA bridge in a sealed, integrated design. This chip enables the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link and allows the drive to be recognised for booting and OS installation. Copper conductors maintain signal integrity across the short length.

Slimline-Only Connector

The 13-pin plug fits 6P+7P slimline SATA optical drives in 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm thicknesses. It cannot connect to standard hard drives or desktop SATA devices. The bundle includes only the adapter cable; no separate power supply or mounting hardware is provided.

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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

What does the 500 MB/s figure mean when the adapter is connected to a laptop optical drive?

The 500 MB/s rate is the USB 3.0 interface ceiling; actual throughput depends on the drive's own read and write limits.

How does the USB 3.0 interface cap real-world transfer speed on this cable?

USB 3.0 tops out at 5 Gbps, so the cable cannot exceed that bandwidth regardless of the optical drive used.

What drive thickness and connector layout does the 13-pin plug support for mounting?

The adapter fits 7 mm, 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm slimline optical drives that use the 6P+7P SATA connector.

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