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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with detachable ABS enclosure for 2.5 inch drives

METRA K104A-Black SATA to USB 3.0 cable 2.5 inch 1.8 in Black

SKU CH-0TS8-ZMBHF

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA drive via USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps in a detachable enclosure

  • Refresh frequency5 Gbit/s
  • Cable length1.8 in (4.57 cm)
  • Connector count1
  • Product colorRed
  • Overall length< 1 in
  • Details5 Gbit/s, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), 1
  • Transfer up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 and UASP support
  • Use as adapter, enclosure or storage case with 3-in-1 detachable design
  • Connect 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III SSD or HDD up to 8 TB
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap via USB-A with no drivers required
  • Compact 5 x 3 x .7 inch case and 10.6 inch cable for portability

2.5-inch SATA to USB 3.0 adapter

This cable connects a 2.5-inch SATA I, II or III SSD or HDD to a USB-A port. It serves laptop owners, console users and desktop builders who want external access to a bare drive without installing it internally. The unit works with Windows 7 or later, Mac OS and Linux on laptops, desktops, MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, iMac and Xbox. It does not support 3.5-inch hard drives or drives requiring external power.

3-in-1 detachable enclosure

The assembly splits into a short 1.8 in cable and a compact 5x3x.7 in case, giving three configurations: direct USB-to-drive adapter, protective enclosure and storage case. Hot-swappable USB operation means no driver installation, though hot-swapping the drive itself is not recommended. UASP support on compatible hosts raises throughput by 70 percent over standard USB 3.0 behaviour.

8 TB capacity ceiling at 5 Gbps

The bridge handles drives up to 8 TB, providing ample room for backups, media libraries or disk imaging. Sequential transfers peak at 5 Gbps, so large file moves finish quickly while small random I/O stays responsive. The 10.6 in cable length keeps the drive close to the host, limiting placement flexibility on taller towers or rack shelves.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMETRA
Model nameK104A-Black
Product colorRed
Display
Refresh frequency5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Size & build
Overall length< 1 in
Cable length1.8 in (4.57 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the ABS enclosure or the 1.8 in SATA cable need replacement first?

The short 1.8 in SATA cable flexes with every insertion, so it typically wears before the ABS case.

What limits sustained transfers on the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link?

The 5 Gbps USB 3.0 interface caps throughput; the drive itself cannot push data faster than that ceiling.

Does the adapter draw enough power to heat up during all-day use?

It pulls only bus power from the USB-A port, so heat stays low even during continuous operation.

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