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Black USB-C to SATA 22-pin adapter cable 25cm

Vszerda

Vszerda USB-C to SATA 22-pin adapter cable 25cm for 2.5" SSD

SKU CH-7SSS-VAPT5

Connects a 2.5" SATA drive to a USB-C port at up to 5Gbps with hot-swap support

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector count22
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB-C 3.0
  • Connect 2.5" SATA SSD via 22-pin adapter
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play convenience
  • Works with USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and SATA 1.5 Gbps
  • Compact 25 cm cable for portable use

USB-C to SATA adapter for 2.5" drives

This Vszerda adapter connects a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or hard drive to a USB-C port on a laptop or desktop. It uses a 22-pin SATA connector and a 25-centimetre cable to provide a direct data link. The SuperSpeed USB-C interface supports transfer rates up to 5Gbps. Hot-swapping and plug-and-play operation are supported without additional drivers.

Suits laptop upgrades and data recovery.

The cable is designed for 2.5-inch mass-storage-class drives that draw power from the USB port. It does not work with 3.5-inch disks, which require a separate power source. Builders needing to connect larger desktop drives should look at a different solution. The adapter is backward compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 ports as well as SATA 1.5Gb/s drives.

Deciding spec: 22-pin SATA connector for 2.5" only

The single specification that determines fit is the 22-pin SATA connector built for 2.5-inch drives. This connector carries both data and power, so no external supply is needed for compatible SSDs or laptop hard disks. If the target drive uses a different connector or form factor, this adapter will not attach.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C
Connector count22
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps figure mean when the adapter is connected to a 2.5" SSD?

The 5 Gbps is the peak bandwidth of the USB-C link; the drive itself will run at its own SATA speed, so a SATA III SSD tops out at 6 Gbps on the drive side but cannot exceed the 5 Gbps USB-C ceiling.

Which USB and SATA revisions does the 22-pin connector support, and what is the practical limit?

The cable is compliant with USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps and SATA revision 3.0 at 6 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1, 1.0 and SATA 1.5 Gbps; the USB-C link remains the bottleneck at 5 Gbps.

What physical clearance and power does the 25 cm cable need for a 2.5" drive?

The 25 cm cable plugs directly into the 22-pin SATA data and power header on a 2.5" SSD; no extra power brick is required, and the drive must be a 2.5" form factor — 3.5" disks are not supported.

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