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Short black adapter cable with 22-pin SATA plug and USB 3.0 connector

Thinkstar

Thinkstar USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III 22 Pin Adapter Cable

SKU CH-RVF2-RG2TN

Connects a 2.5 inch SATA drive to USB 3.0 with a 22 pin adapter for Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X

  • Connect 2.5" SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • UASP support accelerates data transfers up to 6 Gbps
  • Works with Windows 98 through 8 and Mac OS X
  • Compact 5 cm cable weighs only 0.08 kg
  • Not compatible with 3.5" desktop drives

Purpose & Audience

This USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA adapter cable connects a single 22-pin SATA solid-state drive or hard drive to a computer via USB 3.0. It targets users who need to access data from a laptop drive on a desktop or another notebook without opening a case.

Upgrade Context

The cable replaces a USB 2.0 bridge when faster transfer rates up to 6 Gbps are required for large file copies or drive imaging. The jump is worth it when the source drive supports SATA III speeds and the host port is USB 3.0 or newer.

Sustained Behaviour

Under continuous read or write loads the adapter maintains the link at the SATA III ceiling without thermal throttling, because the compact 5 cm by 5 cm enclosure has no active cooling and relies on the drive's own temperature limits. It is not suitable for 3.5 inch desktop drives that need external power.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 22-pin connector fit a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or hard drive?

Yes, the adapter uses a 22-pin SATA connector designed for 2.5-inch drives and is not suitable for 3.5-inch desktop drives.

Do I need any drivers to install the adapter on Windows 7 or Mac OS X?

No driver installation is required; the adapter works plug-and-play with Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X.

Will the USB cable need replacing if the connector wears out?

The USB 3.0 cable is permanently attached to the adapter, so the whole unit would be replaced if the connector fails.

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