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Black rectangular adapter with USB and eSATA ports

CoolGear

CoolGear SS-SCBP USB 2.0 and eSATA Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-B89C-FZN6B

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives via USB 2.0 or eSATA with included power adapter

  • ColorBlack
  • SpecificationsUSB 2.0 and eSATA
  • Connect SATA drives via eSATA for up to 3.0 Gb/s transfer speed
  • Use USB 2.0 interface when eSATA is unavailable, delivering up to 480 Mb/s
  • Power 2.5" drives directly from the bus without extra cables
  • Supply 5 V and 12 V via included adapter for 3.5" and 5.25" drives
  • Works with SATA I and SATA II drives from 10 GB to 1 500 GB

Versatile SATA/eSATA/USB 2.0 Adapter

The CoolGear SS-SCBP connects SATA I and SATA II hard drives to a host computer through either an eSATA port or a USB 2.0 port. It accepts 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drives with capacities from 10 GB up to 1 500 GB and beyond. The unit ships with an AC power adapter, a USB 2.0 cable and backup software compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Bus power handles 2.5 inch drives while the external supply delivers 5 V and 12 V for larger devices.

Suits Legacy Backup And Recovery Tasks

This adapter is aimed at technicians and hobbyists who need to read or write older SATA drives using eSATA for 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s throughput, or USB 2.0 for 480 Mb/s speeds. The one-touch backup button simplifies routine copies on supported Windows versions. It does not suit users who require the 6 Gb/s bandwidth of SATA III, need an interface other than eSATA or USB 2.0, or depend on driver support for operating systems released after Windows Vista.

Dual Interface With eSATA Priority

The single specification that decides suitability is the host connection type: an eSATA port unlocks full SATA II 3.0 Gb/s transfer rates while USB 2.0 caps at 480 Mb/s. If the target system lacks eSATA the adapter will still function but at the lower USB 2.0 ceiling. No other interface or protocol is supported by this device.

Highlights

  • Connect SATA drives via eSATA for up to 3.0 Gb/s transfer speed
  • Use USB 2.0 interface when eSATA is unavailable, delivering up to 480 Mb/s
  • Power 2.5" drives directly from the bus without extra cables
  • Supply 5 V and 12 V via included adapter for 3.5" and 5.25" drives
  • Works with SATA I and SATA II drives from 10 GB to 1 500 GB

Specifications

BrandCoolgear
Part NumberSS-SCBP
ColorBlack
SpecificationsUSB 2.0 and eSATA

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the CoolGear SS-SCBP adapter is functioning correctly after connecting my drive?

The host computer should recognise the attached SATA drive immediately; a 2.5" drive spins up from the bus-powered USB connection, while a 3.5" or 5.25" drive requires the included AC adapter to power on.

Which cables and accessories are included with the CoolGear SS-SCBP, and what must I provide myself?

The box contains a USB 2.0 cable, an AC power adapter for 3.5" and 5.25" drives, and backup software for Windows Vista, XP and 2000; an eSATA cable is not included and must be purchased separately.

Which version of the CoolGear SS-SCBP should I choose for a 2.5" laptop drive versus a 3.5" desktop drive?

A single model handles both: 2.5" SATA drives draw power from the USB 2.0 port, while 3.5" and 5.25" drives use the supplied AC adapter for 5 V and 12 V operation.

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