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Black USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable with 22-pin connector and 12V 2A power supply

Jansicotek

Jansicotek USB 3.0 to SATA III 22-pin adapter cable with 12V 2A power supply

SKU CH-T2Z4-8NADV

Connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drives via USB 3.0 with UASP support and includes a 12V 2A power supply

  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect any 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drive via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data up to 5 Gbps with UASP support
  • 12 V 2 A power adapter runs both 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS X and PS4
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap operation requires no drivers

Purpose and compatibility

The Jansicotek USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable connects any standard 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA HDD or SSD to a computer through USB 3.0 ports. It is designed for users who need quick access to bare drives for backup, data recovery or drive upgrades. The adapter works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X and PS4. It supports drives up to 12TB maximum capacity.

Build, connectors and daily use

The black cable features a 22-pin SATA connector that combines 15-pin power and 7-pin data into a single plug. A 12V 2A power supply is included and is required when a 3.5 inch drive is connected. The adapter is fully compatible with USB 3.0 and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. Plug-and-play and hot-swapping are supported for simple operation.

Thermals, noise and power

The adapter itself has no moving parts and draws power from the included 12V 2A external supply and the host USB port. Drive thermals and noise depend entirely on the specific HDD or SSD attached. UASP support reduces processor overhead by 80% and can deliver up to 70% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-enabled host controller.

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Specifications

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Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

What is the practical speed limit of the USB 3.0 interface on this adapter?

The USB 3.0 connection caps real-world throughput at 5 Gbps, and UASP support can deliver up to 70% faster transfers than standard USB 3.0 when the host controller also supports UASP.

What drive sizes and power requirements does the 22-pin connector accommodate?

The 22-pin SATA connector fits both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives; the included 12V 2A power adapter is mandatory for 3.5-inch drives and optional for 2.5-inch models.

How is the adapter installed, and what step is commonly missed?

Connect the 22-pin plug to the drive, attach the USB 3.0 cable to the computer, then plug in the 12V 2A power supply before powering on — skipping the power supply for a 3.5-inch drive is the frequent mistake.

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