
USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/ UASP – SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD
StarTech ID: USB3S2SAT3CB
The USB3S2SAT3CB USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state
drive to your computer through an available USB port -- the easiest way to upgrade the hard drive in your laptop
by adding an external SSD via USB 3.0.
The cable supports UASP, allowing for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, which
enables you to utilize the full potential of your SATA III SSD/HDD, when paired with a UASP-enabled host
controller. See our UASP testing results below for further details.
This portable adapter features a lightweight design with no external power required, for easy storage in a laptop
bag or carrying case. Plus, the cable-style adapter makes it easy to swap between hard drives without having to
install your drives into an enclosure. Perfect for easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and
data backup applications.
The USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (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.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and
a SATA III solid state drive.
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Applications
Take advantage of USB 3.0-enabled laptops or desktops with UASP for faster transfer speeds
Create an external storage solution on the go, for desktops, laptops or Ultrabook™ computers
Access any 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive from any USB enabled computer, for data migration or
drive cloning
Back up important data to an external storage device
Retrieve data from an old SATA drive
Use with an SSD drive to externally upgrade your laptop hard drive via USB 3.0
Features
Cable-style adapter
UASP Support (Attached SCSI Protocol Specification Revision 1.0)
Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 (5Gbps/480Mbps/12Mbps)
Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps)
USB powered
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Bus Type USB 3.0
Chipset ID ASMedia - ASM1051E
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) SATA
Drive Size 2.5in
Fan(s) No
Interface USB 3.0
Number of Drives 1
Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support Yes
Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Note Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives
3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported
Humidity 40%-85%RH
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Product Height 0.4 in [9 mm]
Product Length 19.7 in [500 mm]
Product Weight 1.4 oz [41 g]
Product Width 1.9 in [49 mm]
Shipping (Package) Weight 2.2 oz [61 g]
Included in Package 1 - USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual
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Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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