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SMUGDESK USB-C to SATA adapter board for 2.5 and 3.5 drives

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB-C to SATA Adapter Board 2.5 3.5

SKU CH-8ETN-3WWBS

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives to USB-C devices for portable data access

  • Connect 2.5 or 3.5 SATA drives via USB-C
  • Portable circuit board fits in a pocket or bag
  • Fast USB data transfer speeds up backups
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers
  • Stable power and signal delivery protects drive integrity

Portable SATA Connection

This compact adapter board converts a USB-C port into a standard SATA interface for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives. It enables direct connection of solid-state drives and hard disks to laptops, PCs and mobile devices. The lightweight PCB design suits portable data backup and on-the-go file transfer. Plug-and-play operation works across Windows, macOS and Linux without extra drivers.

USB-C to SATA Interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB-C input paired with a SATA output for legacy drive form factors. This board bridges modern Type-C hosts and traditional SATA storage using a direct circuit conversion. It delivers stable power and signal transmission for reliable drive recognition. No external power brick is described in the supplied data.

Drive Capacity Support

The adapter handles both 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA SSDs and HDDs for external storage expansion. High-speed USB data transmission supports fast file backup and large-volume access. It runs out when the host USB-C port cannot supply sufficient current for larger mechanical drives. Users needing powered enclosures or multi-drive arrays should consider a dedicated dock instead.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5 or 3.5 SATA drives via USB-C
  • Portable circuit board fits in a pocket or bag
  • Fast USB data transfer speeds up backups
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers
  • Stable power and signal delivery protects drive integrity

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What real-world transfer speed can I expect when I connect a SATA SSD through this USB-C adapter board?

The board passes through the SATA drive's native speed, so a typical 2.5 or 3.5 inch SSD will run at up to 5 Gbps over the USB-C link, limited by the drive itself rather than the adapter.

Which USB standard does the Type-C port use, and does it cap the SATA drive's performance?

The Type-C connector runs at USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), which matches the SATA III ceiling, so the interface does not bottleneck a standard 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drive.

Does the compact circuit board need any brackets or screws to hold a 3.5 inch hard drive in place?

No mounting hardware is included; the board simply plugs into the drive's SATA data and power connectors, so you must rest the 3.5 inch drive on a stable surface or use your own bracket.

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