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Black 13 cm USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with compact connector ends

SMA

SMA USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable 13 cm Black

SKU CH-DJAA-8T1NF

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA drive to a USB 3.0 port at up to 5Gbps, no external power needed

  • TypeAdapter
  • ColorBlack
  • Style1-Pack
  • USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps for rapid file transfers
  • No external power needed for maximum mobility with 2.5" drives
  • Compact 13 cm cable weighs only 33 g for easy carrying
  • Works with Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X
  • Connects any 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD via USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0

Quick 2.5-inch SATA drive access

This USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive to a computer through a standard USB port. It is aimed at users who need a simple way to back up files, migrate data or repurpose an internal drive as portable storage. No external power supply is required for supported drives.

Thermals noise and power draw

The adapter draws power directly from the USB port and operates without a fan, so it adds no audible noise to a quiet workspace. Its short 13 cm cable keeps voltage drop minimal during normal file transfers. Power consumption stays within the limits of a standard USB 3.0 port for typical 2.5-inch drives.

Build quality and daily connectors

Weighing just 33 g, the black cable-like adapter is compact enough to slip into a laptop bag or pocket. The USB 3.0 plug is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.0 ports, while the SATA connector fits all 2.5-inch SATA III drives. Buyers who need to connect 3.5-inch desktop drives or who require an eSATA interface will need a different solution.

Highlights

  • USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps for rapid file transfers
  • No external power needed for maximum mobility with 2.5" drives
  • Compact 13 cm cable weighs only 33 g for easy carrying
  • Works with Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS X
  • Connects any 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD via USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0

Specifications

TypeAdapter
ColorBlack
Style1-Pack

Questions about this item

How do I install the 13 cm USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable and what step do people often miss?

Plug the SATA connector into the 2.5 inch drive, then insert the USB 3.0 plug into the host port; the step often missed is ensuring the USB port supplies enough current for the drive since no external power adapter is included.

What maintenance or replacement will the 13 cm USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable need later?

The cable itself has no serviceable parts; inspect the connectors for bent pins or frayed insulation after repeated insertions and replace the whole adapter if the USB 3.0 plug or SATA header becomes unreliable.

What limit appears first when using the 13 cm USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable under sustained transfers?

The USB 3.0 interface caps throughput at 5 Gbps, so sustained reads or writes from the attached SATA drive will hit that ceiling before the drive’s own speed limit is reached.

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