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A flat USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable with connectors for 2.5 inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable 2.5 inch

SKU CH-0DQX-54F3G

Connects 2.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 with UASP for fast backup and data migration

  • UASP protocol boosts transfer speeds
  • SATA III 6Gbps bandwidth handles large files quickly
  • Plug-and-play on Windows, Mac OS and Linux
  • Converts 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD to external storage
  • Lightweight cable design fits in a bag for off-site work

Portable SATA adapter for 2.5 drives

The SMUGDESK cable turns any 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD into a portable USB storage device. It is aimed at technicians, office users and anyone needing quick access to laptop drives without an enclosure. The adapter adds no software overhead and works immediately on connection.

Plug-and-play fit for standard USB ports

Connect the SATA end to the drive and the USB 3.0 plug to the host computer. No external power brick is required and no driver installation is needed on Windows, Mac OS or Linux. The cable form factor keeps the setup compact for bench testing, data migration or off-site backup tasks.

SATA III bandwidth with UASP acceleration

The link delivers 6 Gbps SATA III throughput and UASP protocol support for faster file copying and disk detection. It comfortably handles 2.5 inch solid-state and mechanical drives for backup and cloning workloads. The adapter does not support 3.5 inch desktop drives which need separate power.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5 inch SATA drive overheat during long file transfers?

The cable has a built-in circuit chip with basic overcurrent protection, but no active cooling; keep the drive in open air during sustained use.

Does the USB 3.0 port supply enough power for a 2.5 inch SSD all day?

The adapter draws power from the USB 3.0 port and includes overcurrent protection, so a standard port can run a typical 2.5 inch SSD continuously.

My laptop only has USB-C — do I need anything else to use this cable?

You will need a USB-C to USB-A adapter or hub because the cable terminates in a standard USB 3.0 Type-A plug.

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