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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with integrated 2.5-inch SATA connector

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable 2.5 inch

SKU CH-3ANA-8KN0R

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA drive to a USB 3.0 port at up to 5Gbps for fast backup and migration

  • Connect 2.5-inch SATA drives via USB
  • Transfer data at up to 5Gbps bandwidth
  • Works with SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs
  • Plug-and-play with no driver installation needed
  • Compatible with Windows and Mac OS systems

2.5-inch SATA to USB 3.0 adapter

This adapter cable connects a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive to a USB 3.0 port on a laptop or desktop. It uses a SATA III interface with up to 5Gbps bandwidth for file backup, disk testing and data migration. The integrated design combines the converter and cable into one compact unit. No external driver installation is required for the drive to be recognised.

Suits 2.5-inch drives only; no 3.5-inch support

The cable is built for 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs and works with Windows and Mac OS systems. It is ideal for IT workers, video creators and anyone needing frequent access to bare drives. Buyers who need to connect 3.5-inch desktop hard drives cannot use this adapter because it does not supply the extra power those drives require. It also does not support IDE or other legacy drive interfaces.

Single-cable design with SATA III interface

The defining specification is the integrated SATA III to USB 3.0 conversion built into a single lightweight cable. This structure eliminates separate power bricks or adapter blocks for 2.5-inch drives. The SATA III interface handles SATA I, II and III drives at up to 5Gbps. The all-in-one form factor decides whether this fits a portable workflow or a permanent desktop setup.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Do I need a separate power supply to run a 2.5-inch SATA SSD with this adapter cable?

No, the USB 3.0 port provides enough power for any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive.

Will this adapter work with a SATA I hard drive I still use for backups?

Yes, the SATA III interface is backward compatible with SATA I and SATA II drives.

How can I confirm the adapter is delivering the full 5Gbps link speed after I plug it in?

Check the device properties in your operating system to verify it is enumerated as a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 device.

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