StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable USB 3.0 UASP - 2.5 SATA SSD / HDD - Hard Drive USB Adapter Cable - Hard Drive Transfer Cable

StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable USB 3.0 UASP - 2.5 SATA SSD / HDD - Hard Drive USB Adapter Cable - Hard Drive Transfer Cable

This SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quick and easy access to a SATA drive through the USB-A port on a laptop.

Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop

This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter lets you upgrade to an external 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD.

The cable lets you:

• Add drive space
• Perform backups
• Create disk images
• Implement data recovery
• Transfer content between the drive and the laptop

Faster Transfer Speeds with UASP

The cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps. But, you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. With UASP you can utilize the full potential of a SATA III SSD or HDD. UASP is supported in Windows® 8, Mac OS X (10.8 or above), and Linux®.

In testing, UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Connect from Anywhere

The SATA to USB cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag -- no external power is required. The cable lets you easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure. It's plug-and-play and doesn't require drivers.

Note:This product is not compatible with 3.5 in. hard drives. For 3.5 in. drive support, please see our USB to SATA Cable with Supplemental Power (USB312SAT3).

USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

More from the Manufacturer

• Save setup time with plug-and-play installation


• Supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0


• Connect to external drives anywhere with this SATA to USB adapter -- no power adapter required


• Experience 70% faster read speed and 40% fast write speeds with UASP support


• Access a SATA SSD or HDD from your laptop with this SATA to USB cable

Product Type: Data Transfer Adapter
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Product Color: Black
Country Of Origin: China
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Length: 19.69" (500 mm)
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Product Name: SATA/USB Data Transfer/Power Cable
Manufacturer Part Number: USB3S2SAT3CB
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.startech.com
Packaged Quantity: 1
Package Contents:

• SATA/USB Data Transfer/Power Cable


• 1 x Instruction Manual

Limited Warranty: 2 Year
Weight (Approximate): 42.5 g