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Black SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable with 7+6pin connector, compact form

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech SATA to USB 3.0 5Gbps Adapter Cable 7+6pin

SKU CH-WK8Y-QJ2X5

Connects a 7+6pin SATA optical drive to a USB 3.0 port for up to 5Gbps data transfer

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Connect any SATA optical drive via USB
  • Up to 5Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.0
  • Works with Windows 9x through Win 10 and Mac
  • Compact 15×51 mm, 21×40 mm, 140 mm design
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1

SATA optical drive adapter

This Hetai Tech cable connects a 7+6 pin SATA CD or DVD drive to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It is designed for users who need to read or write optical media on systems that lack an internal drive bay. The compact adapter measures 15 by 51 mm and 21 by 40 mm with a 140 mm cable length.

USB 3.0 5 Gbps interface limit

The adapter reaches a maximum transfer rate of 5 Gbps over USB 3.0 and remains fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts. Actual throughput will be constrained by the optical drive's own read and write speeds rather than the interface ceiling. Copper conductors are used for signal integrity.

Check drive power and OS support

Verify that the target SATA optical drive uses a standard 7+6 pin connector and does not require an external power source beyond what the USB port supplies. The adapter supports Windows 9x through Windows 10 and Mac operating systems as listed. No driver installation is mentioned for these platforms.

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Price $20.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

Which SATA optical-drive connector does this cable fit?

It fits the 7+6 pin (13-pin) SATA connector used on laptop CD/DVD drives.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the 5Gbps rating?

The USB 3.0 link tops out at 5Gbps, but actual transfer speed will be limited by the optical drive's own read/write performance.

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit anything when I plug it into a USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the connection falls back to USB 2.0 speeds, so the 5Gbps ceiling is not reached on older ports.

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