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A short USB 3.0 cable ending in a SATA connector for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK AB01 USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable

SKU CH-1NQ8-F1FCT MPN AB01

Connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 for 6Gbps data transfer, drive reuse and backup

  • Super Speed 6Gbps transmission via SATA III standard
  • Dual drive compatibility for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD
  • Plug and play design with no driver installation required
  • Reliable tool for data migration, backup and old drive reuse
  • Compact lightweight cable for portable outdoor and office use

Universal SATA Drive Adapter

The SMUGDESK AB01 connects standard 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It is designed for technicians and home users who need to access bare internal drives for recovery, migration or backup without installing them inside a case.

6Gbps SATA III Throughput

The adapter complies with the SATA III standard and delivers up to 6Gbps maximum data transfer speed, which determines how quickly large files move between the drive and the host system. This single bandwidth figure is the key specification for deciding if the cable meets your performance requirements.

Plug-and-Play With Power Caveat

No driver installation is required on mainstream operating systems, so the cable works immediately after connection. The critical limitation is that 3.5-inch mechanical drives need an external power supply to operate, which is not included with the adapter.

Highlights

  • Super Speed 6Gbps transmission via SATA III standard
  • Dual drive compatibility for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD
  • Plug and play design with no driver installation required
  • Reliable tool for data migration, backup and old drive reuse
  • Compact lightweight cable for portable outdoor and office use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the 6Gbps SATA III rating deliver when the adapter is connected to a USB 3.0 port?

The adapter supports the SATA III protocol at up to 6Gbps, but actual transfer speed is limited by the USB 3.0 interface and the drive's own performance.

Which USB standard does the adapter use and what practical limit does it impose?

The adapter uses USB 3.0, which caps the maximum data rate below the SATA III 6Gbps ceiling, so the port becomes the bottleneck.

What physical requirements must be met to connect a 3.5-inch mechanical drive?

A 3.5-inch mechanical hard drive requires sufficient external power to operate normally with this adapter.

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