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Black rectangular USB 3.0 to SAS adapter with SFF-8482 connector and power cable

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SFF-8482 SAS Adapter for 2.5/3.5 Inch Drives with Power Supply

SKU CH-6ZYG-NG4RV

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SAS drives via SFF-8482 to USB 3.0 with included power supply for data access and backup

  • Fast USB 3.0 transfers speed up file access
  • Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SAS drives via SFF-8482
  • Dedicated power supply included for reliable operation
  • Portable design enables easy external drive connection
  • Plug-and-play setup works without extra configuration

USB 3.0 to SAS adapter for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

This converter links SAS hard drives with an SFF-8482 connector to a USB 3.0 port. It is intended for users who need to read or back up data from SAS drives on a standard computer. The adapter supports both 2.5 and 3.5 inch form factors. It is not for drives using other interfaces or for internal RAID controller connections.

Plug and play with mandatory external power

The adapter works without driver installation on common operating systems. A matched power supply must be connected before the drive will spin up and become visible. Forgetting the power brick is the most common reason the drive does not appear. No extra software or configuration steps are required once power and USB are attached.

Limited by USB 3.0 host performance

Data throughput depends on the host USB 3.0 controller and cannot exceed its practical bandwidth. The adapter does not accelerate the drive beyond that link speed. Very high-capacity SAS drives may take a long time to image over this connection. It is not suited for running an operating system or applications directly from the SAS drive.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the USB 3.0 to SFF-8482 SAS adapter is working after connecting a drive?

Connect the power supply, attach a 2.5 or 3.5 SAS drive via the SFF-8482 connector, plug the USB 3.0 end into the computer, and confirm the drive appears in the operating system for data access or backup.

What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the USB 3.0 to SFF-8482 SAS adapter and its dedicated power supply; no separate power supply or drive is included, so you must supply your own 2.5 or 3.5 SAS hard drive.

Which drive sizes are supported by the SFF-8482 connector on this adapter?

The SFF-8482 connector supports both 2.5 and 3.5 SAS hard drives, so choose based on the physical size of the drive you need to read or back up.

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