StarTech 0.5m SATA to USB 3.0 Type-A Adapter Cable with UASP

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.

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.

Hardware:
• Bus Type: USB 3.0
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1153E
• Compatible Drive Types: SATA
• Drive Size: 2.5in
• Fan(s): No
• Interface: USB 3.0
• Number of Drives: 1

Performance:
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• General Specifications: Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA
• Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
• TRIM Support: No
• Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s, SATA III (6 Gbps)
• UASP Support: Yes

Connector(s):
• Drive Connectors: 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle. 1 - SATA Power (15 pin)
• Host Connectors: 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male

Power:
• Power Source: USB-Powered

Physical Characteristics:
• Product Height: 0.9 cm
• Product Length: 50 cm
• Product Width: 49 mm
• Weight of Product: 42.5 g

• 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. Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.

• 1x USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable
• 1x Instruction Manual