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Black adapter cable with eSATA port, USB plug and 4-pin power lead feeding a 22-pin SATA female connector

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SMUGDESK eSATA+USB Combo Dual Power Cable 22Pin 5V 12V 2.5" 3.5

SKU CH-3XNM-XWQ1K

Combines eSATA data, USB and 4‑pin IDE power into a 22‑pin SATA connector, delivering stable 5 V and 12 V for both 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives

  • Combines eSATA data and USB power in one cable
  • Delivers stable 5V and 12V to SATA drives
  • Powers 2.5″ drives via USB alone
  • Adds 4-pin IDE input for 3.5″ HDDs
  • Converts to SATA 22-pin (7+15) female connector

eSATA+USB Combo Dual Power Cable

This cable combines an eSATA data port, USB power and a 4-pin IDE power input into a single adapter that outputs to a SATA 22-pin (7+15-pin) female connector. It delivers stable 5 V and 12 V power for both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. The flexible construction makes wiring straightforward for DIY storage projects and hardware maintenance. It solves power-shortage problems when connecting external hard disks via eSATA.

Builders adding SATA drives to eSATA ports

The adapter suits anyone converting an eSATA connection to a standard SATA drive interface while also supplying the necessary power rails. It is ideal for DIY external enclosures, data-recovery tasks, hardware testing and upgrading older systems with larger-capacity drives. Users who only have a SATA host port or who require a purely internal SATA power cable will not be served by this combo design.

22-pin SATA female output connector

The single specification that decides fit is the 22-pin (7+15-pin) female SATA output, which mates directly with the drive’s combined data and power header. This connector accepts both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard disks, with 3.5-inch units requiring the auxiliary 4-pin IDE 12 V input for reliable operation.

Highlights

  • Combines eSATA data and USB power in one cable
  • Delivers stable 5V and 12V to SATA drives
  • Powers 2.5″ drives via USB alone
  • Adds 4-pin IDE input for 3.5″ HDDs
  • Converts to SATA 22-pin (7+15) female connector

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What data rate does the eSATA interface cap at in practice?

The eSATA link runs at its native speed, limited by the drive and host controller rather than this adapter.

What clearance does the 22-pin SATA female connector need to fit a 3.5-inch drive?

The 22-pin (7+15) female connector plugs directly onto the drive's native SATA port; no extra bracket or spacing is required.

Which power source must be connected first when installing a 3.5-inch drive?

Attach the 4-pin IDE 12 V power lead before powering the USB or eSATA host, otherwise the drive will not spin up.

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