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Black USB 3.0 to 2.5 inch SATA adapter cable 19.7 inches long

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3S2SAT3CB USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable

SKU CH-MWP8-X7ZNS MPN USB3S2SAT3CB

Connect a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD to a USB-A port with this portable, bus-powered cable that supports UASP for up to 70% faster transfers

  • Cable length19.7 in (50 cm)
  • Adapter typeUSB to SATA
  • First connector1x USB 3.0 male
  • Second connector1x 2.5 in SATA III
  • Product typeUSB 3.0 to 2.5 in SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable
  • Product colorBlack

Model 2.5in HDD/SSD

  • Access 2.5″ SATA drives directly from a USB-A port
  • Up to 70% faster transfers when UASP is supported
  • Portable cable design needs no external power adapter
  • Hot-swap drives instantly without installing them in an enclosure
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation

Portable SATA-to-USB adapter

This cable connects a single 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD to a USB-A port on a laptop or desktop. It draws power directly from the host port so no external supply is needed. The plug-and-play design works without driver installation on Windows, macOS and Linux systems.

Tested capacity and speed limits

The adapter has been tested with drives up to 2 TB at 5900 RPM. It supports SATA revisions at 1.5, 3.0 and 6.0 Gbps and USB at 5 Gbps, 480 Mbps and 12 Mbps. UASP support can raise transfer rates by roughly 70 percent when the host controller also implements the protocol.

Cable build and daily use

The black cable measures 19.7 inches end to end with a slim .40 by 1.90 inch connector housing. Its cable-style form factor lets you swap drives quickly without an enclosure. The single-drive layout suits technicians and users who need occasional bare-drive access rather than permanent external storage.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB3S2SAT3CB
Product typeUSB 3.0 to 2.5 in SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeUSB to SATA
Ports & slots
First connector1x USB 3.0 male
Second connector1x 2.5 in SATA III
Size & build
Cable length19.7 in (50 cm)
Product dimensions0.4 in × 1.9 in × 19.7 in
Product weight1.5 oz
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size216 × 197 × 13 mm
In the box
In the box1 x USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5 in HDD Adapter Cable
1 x Instruction Manual

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Questions about this item

Will this adapter cable let me connect a 2.5" SATA drive to an older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the cable is compatible with USB 2.0 ports at 480 Mbps, though UASP acceleration requires USB 3.0.

How can I confirm the adapter is achieving the faster transfer rates mentioned for UASP?

UASP support is active when your operating system reports the ASM1051E chipset using the UAS driver instead of usb-storage.

Does the package include a power adapter for larger 2.5" drives or do I need to buy one separately?

No power adapter is included or required; the cable draws bus power and is tested with drives up to 2TB 5900 RPM.

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