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Compact desktop adapter card with CFast slot and SATA connector, matte black finish, USB 3.0 cable attached

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 CFast & SATA Adapter Card

SKU CH-CFJH-40Q8T

Reads CFast cards and accesses SATA drives through one USB 3.0 port at up to 500 MB/s for 4K or 8K workflows

  • Dual CFast and SATA access from one USB 3.0 port
  • 5Gbps bandwidth cuts 4K/8K RAW transfer time
  • Industrial chip and shielding prevent drop-outs under load
  • Works with CFast 1.0/2.0 cards and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives
  • Driver-free on Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS and Linux

Dual-function industrial adapter

The SMUGDESK adapter combines a CFast card reader and SATA storage access in a single USB 3.0 device. It targets professional videographers, photography studios and industrial data-backup workstations that need to offload camera RAW files or migrate archived data. The compact desktop unit is bus-powered and works driver-free on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, macOS and mainstream Linux systems.

Sustained-load behaviour

A built-in industrial-grade controller with multi-layer shielding and overvoltage or overcurrent protection keeps transfers stable during long, heavy sessions. The design prevents drop-outs and file corruption when moving 4K or 8K RAW footage and large industrial archives for extended periods. USB 3.0 Gen1 bandwidth of 5 Gbps delivers up to 500 MB/s maximum transfer speed, roughly ten times faster than USB 2.0 equivalents.

Thermals, noise and power

Bus-powered operation eliminates the need for an external DC adapter, reducing cable clutter and overall power draw. The compact layout includes a power-indicator LED but no active cooling, so the unit runs silently during normal use. Heat stays low because the controller is optimised for continuous reading rather than burst workloads, making it suitable for quiet studio or office environments.

Highlights

  • Dual CFast and SATA access from one USB 3.0 port
  • 5Gbps bandwidth cuts 4K/8K RAW transfer time
  • Industrial chip and shielding prevent drop-outs under load
  • Works with CFast 1.0/2.0 cards and 2.5/3.5 inch SATA drives
  • Driver-free on Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS and Linux

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the USB 3.0 adapter draw when a CFast 2.0 card and SATA SSD run all day?

The adapter is bus-powered through the USB 3.0 Gen1 5Gbps port, so it draws its operating current directly from the host without needing an external DC supply.

What host connection must my computer already have for this adapter to work?

A free USB 3.0 Gen1 port is required; the adapter plugs in and operates driver-free on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, macOS and mainstream Linux.

Will a CFast 1.0 card and a 3.5 inch SATA drive both be recognised at the same time?

Yes, the industrial-grade chipset supports CFast 1.0 and 2.0 cards plus standard 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs or SSDs simultaneously through the single USB link.

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