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StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5 SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable USB3S2SAT3CB w/ UASP SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD

Web ID: 14439

Connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive to your computer using a portable cable with UASP Support, USB 3.0 to 2.5? SATA HDD/SSD Cable w/UASP.
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Manufacturer PN: USB3S2SAT3CB
GTIN: 065030854696
Manufacturer Website

The USB3S2SAT3CB USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state drive to your computer through an available USB port -- the easiest way to upgrade the hard drive in your laptop by adding an external SSD via USB 3.0.  

The cable supports UASP, allowing for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, which enables you to utilize the full potential of your SATA III SSD/HDD, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

This portable adapter features a lightweight design with no external power required, for easy storage in a laptop bag or carrying case. Plus, the cable-style adapter makes it easy to swap between hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. Perfect for easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications.

The USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Connection Diagram

 

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

UASP Speed Diagram

At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

UASP Speed Diagram

Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Connector(s)
Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Environmental
Humidity 40%-85%RH
Operating Temperature 0?C to 60?C (32?F to 140?F)
Storage Temperature -10?C to 70?C (14?F to 158?F)
Hardware
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1153E
Compatible Drive Types SATA
Drive Size 2.5in
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.0
Number of Drives 1
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 61 g [2.2 oz]
Performance
General Specifications Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps)
  USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Physical Characteristics
Product Height 9 mm [0.4 in]
Product Length 500 mm [19.7 in]
Product Weight 41 g [1.4 oz]
Product Width 49 mm [1.9 in]
Power
Power Source USB-Powered
Software
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives
3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported
What's in the Box
Included in Package Instruction Manual
  USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable