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StarTech.com USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP External HDD/SSD Storage Converter (USB312SAT3CB)

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USB 3.1 | 2.5"

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Brand StarTech.com
Connector Type Sata/Usb
Cable Type USB
Compatible Devices OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Feature Data Transfer

About this item

  • QUICKLY ACCESS A SATA SSD OR HDD: This USB 3.1 to SATA cable delivers instant access to your 2.5" SATA drives from your laptop or computer. The adapter is compatible with SATA I, II and III (up to 6Gbps)
  • NOTE: Supports 2.5" SATA drives only. For 3.5" drives please see our USB312SAT3
  • FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS & UASP SUPPORT: The SATA hard drive adapter cable lets users experience enhanced performance and super-fast data transfer speeds with support for USB 3.1 (10Gbps) and UASP
  • CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The external HDD / SSD storage converter delivers perfect portability, tucking away nicely in a laptop bag. The cable-style adapter is USB-powered so no external power cords are required
  • PLUG-AND-PLAY: Access any 2.5" hard drive or solid-state drive from any USB enabled computer by simply plugging in the SATA adapter cable; you can easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 inches; 1.08 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ USB312SAT3CB
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ StarTech.com
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XLAZODE
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36,107 ratings

Product Description

Here’s a fast, easy way to access data on a 2.5" solid-state or hard drive. This black cable-style adapter (with male to male connectivity) lets you connect your laptop or desktop computer directly to a solid-state drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps). This adapter can support hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM. Convenient Drive Access With this hard drive adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required. It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2. Harness the Speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. For an enhanced performance, the SATA to USB 3.1 converter also supports UASP. Ultra-Portable Design This SSD/HDD storage adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. It’s USB-powered, requiring no external power source so you can use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly. The 2.5” SATA drive to USB 3.1 adapter cable is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.


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Connect a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your computer using this USB 3.1 Gen 2 ultra-portable cable

SSD, HDD, SATA

USB 3.0, SSD

SATA, USB, USB 3.0

Convenient drive access

With the adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure.

You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required.

It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology.

It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers.

Ultra-portable with no external power required

This cable-style adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. Use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly - with no external power required.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    36,107 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fit, ease of use, performance, and data connectivity of the electronic cable. For example, they mention it fits snugly to a SATA port and a USB port, it works well, and the instructions are handy. That said, some complain about the power and compatibility.

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    3,553 customers mention2,902 positive651 negative

    Customers like the performance of the adapters. For example, they say it works well, has zero headaches, and saves time.

    "...And it worked flawlessly on my Windows 10 machine...." Read more

    "...This one works like a charm. Function is on point.Downside! Yes there is one...." Read more

    "Super easy to use. Works great with my ssd. No issues whatsoever." Read more

    "...The plastic seems flimsy, albeit, it's a small product and it does the job tremendously. Value is great...." Read more

    1,426 customers mention1,118 positive308 negative

    Customers like the quality of the electronic cable. They mention that the build quality seems adequate, the connectors are solid, and it's a very reputable brand. Some say that the cable is flexible at 18" and has no wear or tear. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.

    "...BOTTOM LINEThese adapters are a great tool to have around, for inspecting old drives, cloning drives (done that), etc...." Read more

    "...USB 3 connection. Cable is flexible at 18", connectors are solid. Got one for my son as well." Read more

    "i was able to do what I wanted to do. its well made and arrived fast" Read more

    "...The plastic seems flimsy, albeit, it's a small product and it does the job tremendously. Value is great...." Read more

    1,049 customers mention966 positive83 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the electronic cable. They say it is well worth the money, and a great way to save money by reusing old drives. Customers also mention that it is a cheap and easy way to expand storage using old hard drives.

    "...Value is great. Purchase if you need quick, easy, and quality." Read more

    "Accurate description, works very well, fair price and would it buy again." Read more

    "...that perfectly done would recommend to keep as back up the price was cheap and easy don't need to spend for those expensive ones" Read more

    "...BUT in all it was well worth the time and effort as it saved me a bundle. It's like I have a new computer now too! So much faster...." Read more

    876 customers mention855 positive21 negative

    Customers find the electronic cable easy to use. They mention it's quick plug and play, and convenient. The instructions are also helpful, as they show how to setup a new hard drive. The cable finds all partitions with ease, and there's no additional setup required. Customers also say it'll find all partition sizes with ease. Overall, customers find it to be a simple device that can be used by almost anyone.

    "Super easy to use. Works great with my ssd. No issues whatsoever." Read more

    "...Value is great. Purchase if you need quick, easy, and quality." Read more

    "If you are updating your hard drive this is a must. It is so easy even I can do it." Read more

    "...Super helpful device." Read more

    415 customers mention320 positive95 negative

    Customers like the data connectivity of the cable. They say it works great to connect an SSD and has a great interface for transferring data. Customers also mention that the connections are solid and the transfer would complete successfully every time.

    "These work great to connect ssd from atomos ninja to Mac Studio." Read more

    "No problems connecting up to an SSD. No problems with the computer recognizing it. Why did I spend more for this than I wanted to??..." Read more

    "...No extra bells and whistles, just a straight-up cable connection." Read more

    "...greater than 6Gbit/s SATA, you will find that the performance is significantly lower...." Read more

    209 customers mention166 positive43 negative

    Customers like the fit of the cable. They mention that it has a snug fit, and won't fall out easily. The contacts fit snugly on the drive for a good connection, and the connector has s snug feel when connected to a hard drive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the product.

    "...This is a simple device to use for almost anyone.. fits in drive nicely, recognized by windows 7 and up easily...." Read more

    "...Speed is good under Windows and Linux. The contacts fit snugly on the drive for a good connection." Read more

    "...Sturdy construction• Fast transfer rate• Fits snuggly to a SATA port and a USB port respectivelyCons:•..." Read more

    "Works as advertisedBUT it fits too loosly on some drives which can result in drivebeing diconnected and otential data loss...." Read more

    231 customers mention98 positive133 negative

    Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the adapter. Some mention that their computer immediately recognized the drive, while others say that it stopped working in 3 months.

    "...version of Samsung's software, I had an issue with the software not recognizing the new SSD. Hmm, bad cable? bad SSD?..." Read more

    "...Allows external connection to SATA disc drive or SSD. USB 3 connection. Cable is flexible at 18", connectors are solid. Got one for my son as well." Read more

    "Stopped working in 3 months.Does not recognize a drive...." Read more

    "No problems connecting up to an SSD. No problems with the computer recognizing it. Why did I spend more for this than I wanted to??..." Read more

    215 customers mention57 positive158 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the cable. They mention that it does not provide enough power to a 3.5" HDD or Optical Drive, and that the USB interface apparently cannot supply the power needs of these devices. Customers also mention that the power adapter is not very reliable and that they experienced device power state failure.

    "...This cable is 2.5" ONLY! There is no power supply to the cable, so it's not strong enough to run your regular 3.5" SDDs...." Read more

    "...Please note that the device itself takes some power, so you'll want to factor that in...." Read more

    "...No extra power needed beyond what's provided by a USB port...." Read more

    "You are not able to boot a computer off an external drive/HDD from usb with this $40 2.5"-3.5" external powered usb adapter...." Read more

    Salvaged a terabyte of data!
    5 Stars
    Salvaged a terabyte of data!
    Easily removed the SATA 2.5" HDD from my old failed ASUS Q55L1 laptop. Bought this SATA to USB adapter. The HDD plugged in seamlessly to the connector, which was inserted into the USB port on my new computer. No extra power needed beyond what's provided by a USB port. Took a while for the drive to be recognized, but once it was I could open and/or transfer all my files. Almost a terabyte of data salvaged with this product. Never thought it would work.
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