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Black USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable with separate 12V 2A power supply block

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to SATA III Adapter Cable with 12V 2A Power Supply

SKU CH-ET5N-16ZCW

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives to USB 3.0 ports with included 12V 2A power for 3.5 inch drives and UASP support

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives externally via USB 3.0
  • UASP protocol accelerates data transfers and reduces latency
  • Included 12V 2A power supply runs 3.5" desktop hard drives reliably
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation for instant access
  • Compatible with SATA I, II and III SSDs and HDDs across Windows and Mac

USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter for 2.5 and 3.5 drives

This USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs to a computer for external data access. It supports UASP acceleration protocol for faster transfer speeds and efficient data transmission. The plug-and-play design requires no driver installation for quick backup, file recovery or access to old storage disks. Broad compatibility covers SATA I, II and III solid state drives and mechanical hard disk drives.

Power supply enables 3.5-inch drive support

An included 12V 2A power supply meets the higher power demand of 3.5-inch mechanical hard drives. Independent external power input avoids disk recognition failure or unstable operation caused by insufficient USB port power. The adapter draws power from the supply rather than relying solely on the USB connection for larger drives. Compact cable-style design saves storage space and is convenient to carry.

Plug-and-play operation across Windows and Mac

The adapter works immediately without extra software or complicated setup on mainstream Windows and Mac operating systems. It suits office workers, IT technicians and data enthusiasts needing to retrieve data, complete system backup, clone disks or perform data recovery. The economical cable design replaces bulky hard drive enclosures for occasional external drive access. Users who need hot-swap bays or permanent drive mounting should consider a full enclosure instead.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives externally via USB 3.0
  • UASP protocol accelerates data transfers and reduces latency
  • Included 12V 2A power supply runs 3.5" desktop hard drives reliably
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation for instant access
  • Compatible with SATA I, II and III SSDs and HDDs across Windows and Mac

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 12V 2A power supply when installing a 3.5-inch drive with this adapter?

Plug the 12V 2A power supply into the adapter's DC input jack before connecting the USB 3.0 cable to the computer; the external power ensures the 3.5-inch drive spins up reliably.

What maintenance or replacement might the 12V 2A power supply need later?

The 12V 2A power supply may need replacement if its output voltage drops or the barrel connector wears out, which can cause the 3.5-inch drive to fail to spin up.

What limit appears first during sustained large-file transfers with this adapter?

The USB 3.0 interface bandwidth becomes the bottleneck during sustained large-file transfers, capping throughput below the SATA III drive's maximum speed.

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