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Vszerda SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable, 9 inch aluminium shell with nylon cord, for 2.5 inch drives

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Vszerda SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter 2.5'' 9 Inch Aluminum Nylon

SKU CH-CGQD-940V0

Connects a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD to a USB 3.0 port for data transfer, backups and drive imaging at up to 5Gbps with UASP support

  • Connect a 2.5″ SSD or HDD to add storage or recover data via USB 3.0
  • Reach up to 5 Gbps with UASP support on compatible computers
  • Works with Windows 10/8.1/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome OS
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
  • 9-inch cable with aluminium shell and nylon cord for durable everyday use

2.5-Inch SATA Drive Adapter

This adapter connects a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD to a USB 3.0 port on a laptop or desktop. It adds external storage, enables backups, creates disk images and assists data recovery. The nine-inch cable uses an aluminium shell with a nylon braid. It does not support 3.5-inch drives.

Sustained Transfer With UASP

When the host system also supports UASP, the adapter can reach up to 5Gbps, roughly 70% faster than standard USB 3.0 for sustained workloads. Actual throughput depends on the connected drive and host controller capabilities. Performance falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds on older ports.

USB 3.0 Interface Limits

The USB 3.0 link caps theoretical bandwidth at 5Gbps, so even the fastest SATA SSD cannot exceed that ceiling. Real-world sustained rates are lower due to protocol overhead and host controller limits. The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports at reduced speed.

Highlights

  • Connect a 2.5″ SSD or HDD to add storage or recover data via USB 3.0
  • Reach up to 5 Gbps with UASP support on compatible computers
  • Works with Windows 10/8.1/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome OS
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
  • 9-inch cable with aluminium shell and nylon cord for durable everyday use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when left connected to a 2.5'' SSD all day?

The adapter uses a USB 3.0 interface and draws bus power only; with no active cooling or external supply, heat stays low during continuous operation.

What host port must my laptop already have for this adapter to work?

Your computer needs a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type-A port; the cable plugs directly in and requires no driver installation.

Will this adapter recognise a 3.5'' hard drive I still use alongside a 2.5'' SSD?

No, the adapter supports only 2.5'' SATA SSDs and HDDs; 3.5'' drives are not supported.

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