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Compact SATA to USB 3.0 adapter with 12V 2A power supply for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter 2.5/3.5 Inch 12V/2A Power Supply

SKU CH-15R9-2TAJD

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives via USB 3.0 with an included 12V power supply for stable 3.5 inch operation

  • Connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • Powers 3.5-inch drives with included 12V/2A supply
  • Plug-and-play operation without driver installation
  • Compact design for portable maintenance and data migration
  • Built-in protection against overvoltage and short circuit

SATA-to-USB 3.0 Adapter with 12V Power Supply

This SMUGDESK adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs to a computer via USB 3.0. It includes a 12V/2A power supply to ensure stable operation for larger desktop drives. The plug-and-play device requires no driver installation on mainstream operating systems. Built-in protection circuits guard against overvoltage and short-circuit damage.

Suits Desktop Drive Access, Not Portable-Only Users

The adapter serves technicians, DIY builders and home users who need to access, clone or recover data from internal SATA drives. The included power supply makes it essential for 3.5-inch mechanical drives that cannot run on USB power alone. Buyers who only use 2.5-inch SSDs and prefer a bus-powered dongle without an external power brick should consider a simpler cable.

USB 3.0 Interface for SATA Drives

The single specification that determines compatibility is the USB 3.0 host interface paired with a standard SATA device connector. Your computer must provide a USB 3.0 Type-A port to achieve the advertised transfer performance. The drive itself must use a native SATA interface; this adapter does not support drives with other connectors.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Do I need a separate power brick for my 3.5-inch SATA hard drive?

The package includes a 12V/2A power supply that connects to the adapter so the 3.5-inch drive receives stable power during long transfers.

Will this adapter run at USB 2.0 speeds if I plug it into an older USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible and will fall back to USB 2.0 speeds on older ports while still powering the drive.

How can I confirm the adapter is transferring data at USB 3.0 rates after setup?

Check the operating system device list to verify the drive appears as a USB 3.0 device, then run a file copy and observe transfer speeds consistent with USB 3.0 performance.

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