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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with SATA connector for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

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SMUGDESK AB01 USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter cable 2.5 3.5 SSD drive converter external disk connection cable

SKU CH-25XX-KMMHM MPN AB01

Connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA drives via USB 3.0 for data recovery and file transfer at up to 6Gbps

  • Fast 6 Gbps backups via SATA III standard
  • Works with 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD
  • Plugs into USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 ports
  • Driver-free Plug & Play turns internal drives into portable storage
  • Compact cable design for quick testing, recovery and extra space

Versatile SATA drive adapter

This USB 3.0 to SATA III cable connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs to any computer with a USB port. It turns an internal drive into portable external storage for data recovery, file migration or quick disk testing. No drivers are required and it works with Windows, macOS and Linux systems.

6 Gbps peak with USB fallback

The adapter supports the SATA III standard up to 6 Gbps for fast transfers of large videos and archives. It remains fully functional on USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 ports at reduced speed. A 3.5-inch drive needs its own external power supply because the cable cannot deliver enough current for the larger mechanism.

Replaces a full drive enclosure

Use this compact cable instead of a bulky enclosure when you only need temporary access to a bare SATA drive. It is ideal for technicians swapping multiple disks or users rescuing data from an old laptop drive. It is not suited for permanent desktop storage that demands a powered, protected housing.

Highlights

  • Fast 6 Gbps backups via SATA III standard
  • Works with 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD
  • Plugs into USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 ports
  • Driver-free Plug & Play turns internal drives into portable storage
  • Compact cable design for quick testing, recovery and extra space

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this adapter cable work with my older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports, so the adapter will function on older computers, though transfer speeds will be limited to the USB 2.0 maximum.

How can I verify the adapter is achieving the 6Gbps SATA III link speed after I connect a drive?

Check the negotiated link speed in your operating system's device manager or system information tool; it should report a 6Gbps SATA connection when a SATA III drive is attached to a USB 3.0 port.

Does the package include a power adapter for my 3.5-inch desktop hard drive, or must I buy one separately?

A separate external power supply is required for 3.5-inch drives and is not included; 2.5-inch drives can operate from the USB port alone.

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