METRA K104A-Black SATA to USB 3.0 cable 2.5 inch 1.8 in Black
Connects a 2.5-inch SATA drive via USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps in a detachable enclosure
- ColorRed
- Length< 1"
- Cable Length1.8 in.
- Connector Number1
- Specifications5 gigabits_per_second, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Refresh Rate5 gigabits_per_second
- Transfer up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 and UASP support
- Use as adapter, enclosure or storage case with 3-in-1 detachable design
- Connect 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III SSD or HDD up to 8 TB
- Plug-and-play hot-swap via USB-A with no drivers required
- Compact 5 x 3 x .7 inch case and 10.6 inch cable for portability
2.5-inch SATA to USB 3.0 adapter
This cable connects a 2.5-inch SATA I, II or III SSD or HDD to a USB-A port. It serves laptop owners, console users and desktop builders who want external access to a bare drive without installing it internally. The unit works with Windows 7 or later, Mac OS and Linux on laptops, desktops, MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, iMac and Xbox. It does not support 3.5-inch hard drives or drives requiring external power.
3-in-1 detachable enclosure
The assembly splits into a short 1.8 in cable and a compact 5x3x.7 in case, giving three configurations: direct USB-to-drive adapter, protective enclosure and storage case. Hot-swappable USB operation means no driver installation, though hot-swapping the drive itself is not recommended. UASP support on compatible hosts raises throughput by 70 percent over standard USB 3.0 behaviour.
8 TB capacity ceiling at 5 Gbps
The bridge handles drives up to 8 TB, providing ample room for backups, media libraries or disk imaging. Sequential transfers peak at 5 Gbps, so large file moves finish quickly while small random I/O stays responsive. The 10.6 in cable length keeps the drive close to the host, limiting placement flexibility on taller towers or rack shelves.
Highlights
- Transfer up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 and UASP support
- Use as adapter, enclosure or storage case with 3-in-1 detachable design
- Connect 2.5 inch SATA I/II/III SSD or HDD up to 8 TB
- Plug-and-play hot-swap via USB-A with no drivers required
- Compact 5 x 3 x .7 inch case and 10.6 inch cable for portability
Specifications
| Brand | METRA |
|---|---|
| Model | K104A-Black |
| Color | Red |
| Length | < 1" |
| Cable Length | 1.8 in. |
| Connector Number | 1 |
| Specifications | 5 gigabits_per_second, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), 1 |
| Refresh Rate | 5 gigabits_per_second |
| Features | 5 gigabits_per_second |
Questions about this item
Will the ABS enclosure or the 1.8 in SATA cable need replacement first?
The short 1.8 in SATA cable flexes with every insertion, so it typically wears before the ABS case.
What limits sustained transfers on the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link?
The 5 Gbps USB 3.0 interface caps throughput; the drive itself cannot push data faster than that ceiling.
Does the adapter draw enough power to heat up during all-day use?
It pulls only bus power from the USB-A port, so heat stays low even during continuous operation.
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