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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable 2.5" 5Gbps

SKU CH-2WPY-18Y45

Connects 2.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 at 5Gbps for quick backup and file migration

  • 5Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer for fast data backup
  • Exclusively designed for 2.5inch SATA HDDs and SSDs with plugandplay ready
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1 and older SATA connectors for wide compatibility
  • Compact cablestyle design easy to carry and connect laptops desktops and notebooks
  • Stable chip solution ensures reliable connection with no driver installation required

2.5" SATA adapter for USB 3.0

This SMUGDESK cable connects a 2.5inch SATA hard drive or solid state drive to a USB 3.0 port on a laptop or desktop. It targets users who need quick access to bare drives for backup, migration or diagnostics without installing them internally. The adapter supports 5Gbps SuperSpeed transfer rates for efficient file handling.

Plug-and-play drive access

The unit draws power from the USB connection and requires no driver installation on modern operating systems. Its compact cable form factor makes it simple to carry alongside a laptop for on-the-go drive testing or data recovery tasks. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports ensures it works with older host systems.

Wide legacy support

Backward compatibility extends to older SATA drive revisions, allowing the adapter to recognise drives from earlier generations. This flexibility lets technicians and home users retrieve data from a broader range of 2.5inch storage devices using a single cable. No external power supply or software suite is included or required.

Highlights

  • 5Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer for fast data backup
  • Exclusively designed for 2.5inch SATA HDDs and SSDs with plugandplay ready
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1 and older SATA connectors for wide compatibility
  • Compact cablestyle design easy to carry and connect laptops desktops and notebooks
  • Stable chip solution ensures reliable connection with no driver installation required

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 5Gbps USB 3.0 link hold up during long backup sessions?

The adapter maintains SuperSpeed throughput for sustained transfers, with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and 1.1 if the host port negotiates a lower rate.

Does the cable get hot or draw extra power when running all day?

The compact cable-style design stays cool during extended use and draws power directly from the USB port without an external supply.

What drive size and interface must I already have for this to work?

You need a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive; the adapter connects its native SATA data and power connectors to USB.

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