Product ID: USB3C2ESAT3
This USB-C™ to eSATA cable is an external drive adapter that gives you quick and easy access to an eSATA storage device through the USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your laptop.
Even if your laptop doesn’t have eSATA ports, the USB 3.0 to eSATA cable makes it easy to connect it to an external storage device. The cable supports connections to standard SATA hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD).
The cable also supports connections to optical drives (ODD), enabling you to connect a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to your laptop.
The cable supports eSATA commands and functions such as SMART self-monitoring. It’s also compatible with eSATA drive management hardware and software, such as backup utility software.
When connected to a storage device housing HDD or SSD drives, the USB-C to eSATA cable lets IT professionals connect to drives for:
The 1-meter cable lets you set up anywhere, enabling you to perform any one of these tasks in a lab, at someone’s desk or out in the field. With plug-and-play installation, it’s easy to connect on any operating system, without any extra software to install.
USB3C2ESAT3 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | eSATA (7 pin, Data) |
1 - Host Connectors | USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 40%-85%RH | |
Hardware | Bus Type | USB 3.0 |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Compatible Drive Types | eSATA | |
Chipset ID | ASMedia - ASM1153E | |
Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 45.0 g [1.6 oz] |
Package Length | 25.0 cm [9.8 in] | |
Package Width | 34.0 mm [1.3 in] | |
Package Height | 17.0 mm [0.7 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5Gbps |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
TRIM Support | No | |
4Kn Support | Yes | |
S.M.A.R.T. Support | Yes | |
Type and Rate | eSATA (6 Gbps) | |
Port Multiplier | No | |
Hardware Raid Supported | No | |
Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 10TB drives | |
ATAPI Support | Yes | |
Hot Swap Capability | Yes | |
MTBF | 1,577,505 hours | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Plastic | |
Cable Length | 91.4 cm [36.0 in] | |
Product Length | 91.4 cm [36.0 in] | |
Product Width | 12.0 mm [0.5 in] | |
Product Height | 12.0 mm [0.5 in] | |
Weight of Product | 45.0 g [1.6 oz] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | adapter cable |
quick-start guide |
Add one USB Type-C and one USB Type-A port (10Gbps) to your computer, through a PCI Express slot
Add two 10Gbps USB Type-C ports to your computer, through a PCI Express slot
Add an external USB Type-C and two external USB Type-A ports to your computer, plus an IDC header port that can provide two internal USB 3.0 ports
Add three USB-A ports and one USB-C port, via two host controllers, through a standard PCI Express slot
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