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Black SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable with 22-pin connector and extra USB 2.0 power lead for 2.5-inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable 22 Pin 2.5 Inch with USB 2.0 Power

SKU CH-VT65-5EAH3

Connects 2.5-inch 22Pin SATA III drives to USB 3.0 with an extra USB 2.0 power cable for stable operation

  • Connect 2.5-inch SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • Extra USB 2.0 power cable ensures stable operation
  • USB 3.0 speed with USB 2.0 and 1.1 backward compatibility
  • Plug-and-play setup works on Windows and Mac OS
  • Lightweight design for portable drive testing and backup

2.5-inch SATA III adapter

This SMUGDESK cable connects 2.5-inch 22-pin SATA III hard drives and SSDs to a USB 3.0 port, turning an internal disk into portable external storage. An extra USB 2.0 power lead supplies supplementary current for stable operation during heavy read and write loads. The plug-and-play design works with mainstream Windows and Mac OS systems without driver installation.

Users with 2.5-inch SATA drives

It suits anyone who wants to reuse an old 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD for data migration, file backup or quick disk testing. Builders who need to connect 3.5-inch hard disks cannot use this adapter because it only fits the 2.5-inch form factor. The cable also does not work with drives that lack a standard 22-pin SATA interface.

22-pin SATA III connector

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 22-pin SATA III interface on the drive itself. Only 2.5-inch drives with that exact connector will fit and function correctly.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What size SATA drive does the 22-pin connector fit?

The 22-pin connector fits 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSDs only; 3.5-inch drives are not compatible.

Will the USB 3.0 connection work with my USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports, though transfer speeds will follow the older standard.

How do I know the extra USB 2.0 power cable is delivering enough current?

The drive should spin up without clicking or disconnecting, and file transfers should complete without interruption under heavy load.

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