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Black matte USB-A to 2.5 SATA adapter cable, compact rounded plastic body

Sabrent EC-SSHD USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA Adapter Cable, Black

SKU CH-CM05-4VF7C

Connects a 2.5" SATA SSD or laptop HDD to a USB 3.0 port with UASP support and no external power needed

  • Adapter typeSATA
  • First connectorUSB Type A
  • Second connectorUSB Type A
  • Connector finishMatte
  • Connector typeStandard
  • Units per package1
  • Connect any 2.5" SATA SSD or laptop HDD via USB 3.0
  • Transfer files up to 5 Gbps with UASP support on compatible systems
  • Draws power directly from the USB port with no external adapter needed
  • Works instantly on Windows, macOS and Linux with no drivers to install
  • Compact 15 cm × 13 cm × 3 cm cable weighs only 1 ounce

2.5" SATA USB Adapter for SSDs & Laptop Drives

This USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA adapter cable connects SATA solid-state drives and laptop hard drives to any computer with a USB Type-A port. It is designed for users who need quick, temporary access to bare 2.5" drives for data recovery, migration, or cloning tasks. The adapter supports SATA I, II, and III drives and requires no external power supply. It is not compatible with 3.5" desktop hard drives.

USB-Powered Plug-and-Play Integration

The adapter draws power directly from the host USB port with a nominal 2.5 W requirement, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter. Its 5.41-inch cable and compact 15 x 13 x 3 cm form factor keep the setup tidy on a desk or in a laptop bag. Hot-swappable operation works on Windows, macOS, and Linux without driver installation. Builders should note that systems with low-power USB ports may not supply sufficient current for some drives.

Sustained UASP Transfer Performance

With UASP support enabled on compatible hosts, the adapter delivers up to 5 Gbps theoretical bandwidth for sustained sequential workloads such as large file copies or disk imaging. Real-world throughput depends on the attached drive's native speed and the host controller's implementation. The adapter is not intended for use as a permanent system boot device or in embedded applications where continuous, unattended operation is required.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSoNNeT
Product lineEC-SSHD
Model nameEC-SSHD
Part numberEC-SSHD
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeSATA
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type A
Second connectorUSB Type A
Connector typeStandard
Size & build
Connector finishMatte
Product dimensions20'
Product weight1 oz
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

How much power can the USB port supply before the 2.5 W limit is reached?

The adapter draws up to 2.5 W from the USB port, so the host must be able to deliver that much current for the drive to spin up reliably.

Does the cable get warm or draw enough current to throttle a laptop port during long transfers?

At 2.5 W nominal power the adapter stays cool and will not trigger USB current limiting on a standard port during all-day use.

Will this work with a bare 2.5" SATA drive, or do I need a caddy or enclosure first?

The connector plugs straight onto the drive's SATA pins, so no caddy or enclosure is required — just the bare 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD.

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