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Black USB 3.0 to SATA 3 adapter cable for 2.5 inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA 3 Adapter Cable 2.5 inch

SKU CH-FBJN-C2BEG

Connects a 2.5 inch SATA drive to a USB 3.0 port at up to 6Gbps with no external power required

  • 6Gbps transfer speed for fast file access
  • Simple cable-style adapter connects 2.5 inch SATA drives externally
  • No extra power supply needed for 2.5 inch drives
  • Plug-and-play design works without driver installation
  • Compact build saves space in mining rigs and PCs

Product Purpose

The SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA 3 adapter cable connects a 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD to a USB 3.0 port for external use. It serves miners expanding storage on a Bitcoin miner mining system, plus laptop and desktop users who need fast file access, drive cloning or data migration without opening the case.

Thermals Noise Power

The cable draws power directly from the USB 3.0 port, so no extra DC adapter is required for 2.5 inch drives. Passive operation keeps the setup silent, while the compact cable-style build minimises airflow obstruction inside a mining rig or desktop enclosure.

Build Integration

The adapter supports 2.5 inch SATA solid-state and mechanical drives only; it cannot power 3.5 inch hard drives that need additional power input. Plug-and-play compatibility with mainstream operating systems means no driver installation, freeing up internal drive bays and SATA ports for other components.

Highlights

  • 6Gbps transfer speed for fast file access
  • Simple cable-style adapter connects 2.5 inch SATA drives externally
  • No extra power supply needed for 2.5 inch drives
  • Plug-and-play design works without driver installation
  • Compact build saves space in mining rigs and PCs

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect a 2.5 inch SATA drive using the USB 3.0 adapter cable?

Plug the SATA connector into the drive and the USB 3.0 end into the host port; the cable draws power directly from the USB 3.0 socket so no extra power supply is needed for 2.5 inch drives.

Will the USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable wear out or need replacement?

The cable is a passive assembly with no moving parts; under normal use it requires no scheduled maintenance and only needs replacement if the connectors or wiring suffer physical damage.

What transfer-speed ceiling will I hit first during long file copies?

The link tops out at the SATA III 6 Gbps specification, so sustained throughput cannot exceed that interface limit even if the drive itself is faster.

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