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Compact black SATA-to-USB adapter with Type-C cable and 12V power brick

LUOM

LUOM SATA to USB 3.0 & Type-C SATA III 3.5/2.5 Inch HDD/SSD Adapter with 12V/2A Power

SKU CH-TQ43-CY4M3

Connects 2.5″ or 3.5″ SATA drives to USB 3.0 or Type-C ports with included 12V power adapter

  • Connect any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive via USB 3.0 or Type-C
  • Transfer files at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
  • UASP support cuts CPU load and latency by 70 %
  • Plug-and-play across Windows 98 through 10 and Mac OS X
  • 12 V / 2 A adapter powers 3.5" drives; 2.5" drives need no extra power

External SATA Adapter with USB 3.0 and Type-C

This LUOM adapter converts any 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD into an external USB storage device. It connects through a standard USB 3.0 port or a USB Type-C port on laptops, desktops, tablets and other compatible hosts. The cable supports plug-and-play operation without driver installation across Windows and Mac OS X systems.

Power and Transfer Characteristics

A 12V/2A power adapter is included for 3.5 inch drives, while 2.5 inch drives draw power directly from the USB connection. The USB 3.0 interface delivers data rates up to 5Gbps, with actual throughput dependent on the connected drive. UASP protocol support reduces CPU overhead and latency by 70 percent compared with standard bulk endpoints.

Build Integration Requirements

The adapter frees internal drive bays by moving SATA storage outside the chassis, useful for data migration, cloning or backup tasks. It requires an available USB 3.0 or Type-C port and, for 3.5 inch drives, a mains outlet for the supplied power brick. No additional cables, drivers or software are needed for operation.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect a 3.5-inch SATA drive and what step is often missed?

Plug the SATA data and power connectors into the drive, then attach the included 12V/2A power adapter to the DC jack before connecting the USB 3.0 or Type-C cable to the host.

What part will need replacement after heavy use?

The 12V/2A power adapter or the USB 3.0/Type-C cable are the components most likely to wear out and require replacement over time.

What speed limit appears first during sustained transfers?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput at 5Gbps, and actual speed depends on the connected drive's capability.

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