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Black SATA 22-pin to Mac SSD adapter with switch and two connectors

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Vszerda SA-072-HX SATA 22-pin to 12+6/17+7 Mac adapter

SKU CH-46CB-JFW2K

Connects a standard 2.5-inch SATA 22-pin drive to proprietary 12+6-pin or 17+7-pin Mac SSDs from 2010 to 2013 using a manual switch

  • ColorBlack
  • Conductorcopper
  • Connect 2.5 inch SATA drives to Mac SSD slots via 22-pin to 12+6-pin or 17+7-pin adapter
  • Switch between 12+6-pin and 17+7-pin SSDs with built-in selector — only one active at a time
  • Compatible with 2010–2013 MacBook Air and Pro Retina models including A1425 A1398 MC975 MC976
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable data transfer between standard SATA 7+15-pin host and proprietary Mac SSD connectors
  • Reformat Mac-native SSDs to FAT or NTFS in Windows Disk Management for cross-platform use

Compatibility and purpose

This adapter connects a 2.5-inch SATA 22-pin host port to MacBook Air and Pro Retina SSDs that use 12+6-pin or 17+7-pin connectors. It supports models identified as A1425, A1398, MC975 and MC976 from 2010 to early 2013. The SSD itself is not included. It is not suited for users who need to run both pin-outs simultaneously or who require a standard SATA drive enclosure.

Installation notes

A physical switch on the adapter selects between the 12+6-pin and 17+7-pin interfaces; only one can be active at a time. The copper conductors and black housing are designed for a direct plug-in fit inside a compatible enclosure. A common mistake is leaving the switch in the wrong position, which prevents the drive from being detected. No additional drivers are required for the adapter itself.

Pre-purchase checks

Verify that your Mac SSD uses either the 12+6-pin or 17+7-pin connector and matches the listed model numbers. Confirm the host system provides a standard SATA 7+15-pin connection for the adapter's host side. Remember that a macOS-formatted drive will only be readable on macOS; to use it under Windows you must reformat the volume to FAT or NTFS via Disk Management.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5 inch SATA drives to Mac SSD slots via 22-pin to 12+6-pin or 17+7-pin adapter
  • Switch between 12+6-pin and 17+7-pin SSDs with built-in selector — only one active at a time
  • Compatible with 2010–2013 MacBook Air and Pro Retina models including A1425 A1398 MC975 MC976
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable data transfer between standard SATA 7+15-pin host and proprietary Mac SSD connectors
  • Reformat Mac-native SSDs to FAT or NTFS in Windows Disk Management for cross-platform use

Specifications

BrandVszerda
ModelSA-072-HX
ColorBlack
Conductorcopper

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the SA-072-HX adapter is working after connecting it to a 22-pin SATA host?

The host system should detect the connected Mac SSD in Disk Management or Disk Utility; format the drive as FAT or NTFS for Windows use, or leave it in Mac format for macOS.

What comes with the SA-072-HX and what must I supply?

The adapter includes a 7+15-pin host connector and switched 12+6-pin and 17+7-pin SSD connectors; you must provide the 2.5-inch Mac SSD and a standard SATA host port.

Which Mac SSD models does the SA-072-HX support?

It works with all 12+6-pin and 17+7-pin SSDs from 2011 to early 2013 MacBook Air and Pro Retina models such as A1425, A1398, MC975 and MC976.

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