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Vszerda SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable with Molex connector

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Vszerda SATA USB 3.0 adapter cable

SKU CH-1NKH-FVCKG

Connects a SATA hard drive to a USB 3.0 port with a Molex power adapter

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • Power 3.5" drives with included Molex adapter
  • Plug-and-play operation on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Compact cable design for portable data recovery

SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable

This cable connects a SATA hard drive or solid-state drive to a USB 3.0 port. It includes a Molex power connector so the drive receives external power. The adapter suits technicians who need quick access to bare drives for data recovery or cloning. It is not for users who want an internal drive enclosure or a docking station with multiple bays.

Sustained transfer behaviour

USB 3.0 bandwidth supports continuous read and write streams from mechanical drives without throttling. The external Molex supply keeps voltage stable during long copy operations. Performance will match the drive’s own sustained rate rather than the interface ceiling. It is not for workflows that demand sustained speeds beyond what a single SATA drive can deliver.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Questions about this item

How much power does the USB 3.0 SATA adapter draw when a drive runs all day?

It is powered from the USB 3.0 port and includes a Molex connector for drives that need extra current.

What must I already own to connect a bare SATA drive with this adapter?

A free USB 3.0 port on the host and a SATA power source if the drive does not draw enough from USB alone.

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