USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/ UASP – SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD
Connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive to your computer using a portable cable with UASP Support
Product ID: USB3S2SAT3CB
- 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
Overview
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.
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.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Maximum portability with cable-style adapter, and no external power adapter required
- Time-saving file transfers, up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host
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
Technical Specifications
| Product Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Switzerland | V933021 | |
| UPC Code | 065030854696 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years | |
| 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 | |
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required | |
| Special Notes / Requirements | ||
| Note | Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives 3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported |
|
| Power | ||
| Power Source | USB-Powered | |
| Environmental | ||
| 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) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Product Height | 9 mm [0.4 in] | |
| Product Length | 500 mm [19.7 in] | |
| Product Weight | 41 g [1.4 oz] | |
| Product Width | 49 mm [1.9 in] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 61 g [2.2 oz] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | ||
No additional drivers or software required.
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Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
-
USB3S2SAT3CB.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- USB3S2SAT3CB_Datasheet.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
The hard drive adapter requires power from your system's USB port. Although you can plug in any standard SATA drive, USB ports only supply a limited amount of power and are not able to power all of the SATA drives plugged into the cable.
As a general rule, the hard drive adapter only supports 2.5 in. hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD). 3.5 in. drives typically require a 12V power connection, which is not provided by the USB port or the hard drive adapter.
The power capabilities of the USB port combined with the power requirements of the attached drive will determine if the hard drive adapter will work in your setup. The power (in mA) supplied by the USB port must be greater than the requirements of the drive.
If you are using a USB 2.0 port, your port will only be able to supply a maximum of 500 mA (0.5 A). If you are using a USB 3.0 port, your port will be able to supply a maximum of 900 mA (0.9 A).
You can usually find the power requirements of your drive in the technical specifications on the label of the drive or on the manufacturer's website.
This device does not support the ATA Packet Interface (ATAPI) protocol. ATAPI is required for optical drives, including CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players. Because this device does not support ATAPI, optical drives are also not supported over any IDE, SATA, or eSATA connections.
For a list of products that do support ATAPI, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_controllers_atapi_support.
Troubleshooting
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting” to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with “Root Hub” in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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