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SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with connectors for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable 2.5 3.5

SKU CH-CC2E-XM77A

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 for backup, cloning and data recovery with plug-and-play simplicity

  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer large files quickly with SATA III 6Gbps protocol
  • Works immediately without driver installation on Windows and Mac
  • Protects drives with overvoltage, overcurrent and short-circuit safeguards
  • Powers 3.5 inch desktop drives using external DC power port

Portable SATA Drive Adapter

This USB 3.0 to SATA cable connects 2.5-inch notebook SSDs or HDDs and 3.5-inch desktop mechanical drives to any computer with a USB port. It turns an internal drive into removable external storage for data backup, disk cloning or rescuing files from old hardware. No driver installation is required on mainstream Windows and Mac OS systems. The adapter suits technicians and home users who need quick, temporary drive access without a permanent enclosure.

Bus Power and External Supply

Low-power 2.5-inch drives run directly from the USB 3.0 bus, keeping the setup truly portable. High-power 3.5-inch desktop drives require the reserved DC power port and a matched power adapter to deliver stable voltage and prevent spin-up failures. The built-in shielded wiring reduces electromagnetic interference during high-speed transfers. Overvoltage, overcurrent and short-circuit protection safeguards connected drives from accidental power damage.

Direct SATA III Connection

The cable uses a standard SATA III 6Gbps protocol link to maximise the inherent read and write speed of solid-state and mechanical drives. Plug-and-play simplicity means you can swap drives in seconds without tools or enclosures. Its compact form factor makes it easy to carry in a laptop bag for on-site diagnostics or quick file migrations. The adapter is designed solely for drives with a native SATA interface.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer large files quickly with SATA III 6Gbps protocol
  • Works immediately without driver installation on Windows and Mac
  • Protects drives with overvoltage, overcurrent and short-circuit safeguards
  • Powers 3.5 inch desktop drives using external DC power port

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect a 3.5-inch desktop hard drive using this adapter?

Plug the SATA connector into the drive, attach the USB 3.0 cable to the computer, and connect the reserved DC power port to a matched power adapter to supply the required voltage for stable operation.

What maintenance will the DC power port need over time?

Periodically check the power adapter and cable for wear or loose connections; a failing power supply can cause the 3.5-inch drive to spin down or become unrecognised during use.

What limits transfer speed during sustained large-file copies?

The USB 3.0 interface and SATA III 6Gbps protocol set the maximum throughput; actual sustained rates depend on the connected drive's own read and write capabilities.

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