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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with red and blue LED indicators, 0.5m length

iDsonix

iDsonix USB3.0-A-0.5m SATA to USB 3.0 2.5 inch hard drive adapter

SKU CH-7K1B-NBHP2

Connects 2.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 ports at up to 5 Gbps with LED status indicators and driver-free setup

  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
  • Product weight0.08kg
  • Key featuresHigh speed transmission Small and portable No driver require
  • In the box1 x Type A and USB to SATA Cable
  • Connect any 2.5 inch SATA drive via USB 3.0
  • Transfer files at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
  • Works with SATA III, II and I drives
  • Red and blue LEDs show power and data activity
  • Lightweight 0.08 kg design with 0.5 m cable

Portable SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter

This adapter connects a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or solid state drive to a USB 3.0 port on a computer. It supports SATA I, II and III drives for quick file backup or notebook storage upgrades. The cable is compact and lightweight at 0.08kg with a length of 0.5m. No driver installation is required for plug and play operation.

Sustained Transfer Behaviour

The USB 3.0 interface provides a maximum transfer rate up to 5 Gbps during operation. Actual sustained throughput depends on the connected drive and host controller performance. The blue LED flashes to indicate active data transmission while the red LED shows power status. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 allows use on older ports at reduced speeds.

Thermals Noise and Power

The adapter draws power directly from the USB port without an external supply. It operates silently with no moving parts or fan. The small form factor and 0.5m cable length minimise desk clutter during normal use. LED indicators provide visual confirmation of power and data activity without audible alerts.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiDsonix
Model nameUSB3.0-A-0.5m
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product weight0.08kg
In the box
In the box1 x Type A and USB to SATA Cable

Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 m cable draw extra power or get warm when a 2.5 inch SSD runs all day?

The adapter is bus-powered from the USB 3.0 port and has no external supply; typical 2.5 inch drives stay within the port's current limit, so heat remains low during continuous use.

What must my laptop already have to use this iDsonix USB3.0-A-0.5m adapter?

A free USB Type-A port (USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1) and a standard 2.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD; no driver installation is required.

Will the blue activity LED still flash correctly if I connect an older SATA I hard drive?

Yes — the cable supports SATA III, II and I, so the blue data-transfer indicator flashes on any compatible 2.5 inch drive regardless of its SATA generation.

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