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Flat black cable with a wide 22-pin SATA connector, an eSATA plug and a USB-A plug for power

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 2.5" SATA 22Pin to eSATA USB Powered Adapter Cable

SKU CH-TQMB-21EF9

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA drive to eSATA and USB ports for portable data access without an external power adapter

  • Converts internal 2.5" SATA drives to external eSATA access
  • USB bus-powered operation removes need for separate 3.5" power adapter
  • High-speed eSATA transmission enables fast file backup and data migration
  • Compact integrated cable design fits easily in laptop bags for travel
  • Plug-and-play setup works instantly with standard 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs

2.5-inch SATA to eSATA adapter

This cable converts the internal 22-pin SATA connection of a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD into an external eSATA port. It targets laptop users, IT technicians and content creators who need quick, portable access to bare 2.5-inch SATA storage without opening a chassis.

2.5-inch drive support and power limits

The adapter handles 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs for backup, migration and recovery tasks. It draws all power from a host USB port, so it cannot supply sufficient current for 3.5-inch desktop drives; those require a separate power source not provided here.

USB bus power and plug-and-play operation

A single USB connection powers the drive and carries no data, leaving the eSATA link dedicated to high-speed transfer. No driver installation is needed on mainstream operating systems, so the cable is ready the moment both connectors are seated.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will this cable power a 3.5-inch desktop drive alongside my 2.5-inch SATA SSD?

No, the USB bus-powered design only supplies enough power for 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs; 3.5-inch drives require a separate power adapter not included here

How can I verify the adapter is delivering full eSATA transfer speed after I connect it?

Check the drive's reported link speed in your OS disk utility or run a large sequential file copy and confirm throughput matches typical eSATA rates for your drive model

Does the package include both the eSATA data connector and the USB power lead, or must I buy a separate USB cable?

The integrated cable has a 22-pin SATA plug for the drive, an eSATA connector for data and a USB-A plug for bus power — no extra cables are needed

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