Product ID: PIB2S31
Increase the data storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development board, by connecting it directly to a SATA-based drive. Perfect for custom projects and applications, this USB to SATA converter supports all models of Raspberry Pi as well as other development boards.
This convenient USB 2.0 SATA converter lets you overcome data storage limitations by enabling you to connect a SATA drive or SATA optical drive through your board’s USB-A port. This enables you to access a wide variety of storage formats including solid-state drives or hard drives, DVD-ROM drives or CD-ROM drives.
The USB to SATA converter integrates seamlessly with your existing development board. It’s the perfect addition for development-board based applications such as surveillance, media players and servers, digital signage and IoT/automation solutions.
Compatible with SATA I, SATA II and SATA III drives, the converter is easy to install, and doesn’t require any device driver installation. It comes with a USB cable and all mounting accessories, including standoffs, so integrating it with your Raspberry Pi is fast and easy.
StarTech.com provides industry-leading support to get you up and running quickly. The PIB2S31 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | 7 pin SATA Data Plug |
1 - Host Connectors | USB Micro-B (5 pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 15% ~ 90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 2.0 |
Bus Type | USB 2.0 | |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
Chipset ID | Renesas/NEC - µPD720231A | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 32 mm [1,3 in] |
Package Length | 17,8 cm [7,0 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 70,4 g [2,5 oz] | |
Package Width | 14,3 cm [5,6 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps |
Type and Rate | USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s | |
SATA III (6 Gbps) | ||
Hardware Raid Supported | No | |
ATAPI Support | Yes | |
MTBF | 6,481,043 hrs | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Red |
Product Length | 66 mm [2,6 in] | |
Product Width | 23 mm [0,9 in] | |
Product Height | 11 mm [0,4 in] | |
Weight of Product | 7,6 g [0,3 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 | USB to SATA converter |
USB-A to Micro-B cable | ||
2 - Included in Package | standoffs | |
nuts | ||
screws | ||
1 - Included in Package | quick-start guide |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
IDE, SATA, and eSATA cables
Hard drives
Hard drive controller card
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the IDE, SATA, or eSATA cable, hard drive, and hard drive controller card in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different IDE, SATA, or eSATA cable, hard drive, and hard drive controller card in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the hard drive and hard drive controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:
To open the Device Manager, press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Check the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers (for IDE) section, or the Storage controllers (for SATA) section.
Do one of the following:
If you do not see the hard drive controller card in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#pci-pcie-cannot-boot-os-or-detect-windows.
If the device is listed with an error, reinstall the drivers by completing the instructions on the website.
If the hard drive is listed with unallocated space, the hard drive needs to be formatted. Right-click unallocated and click New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reformatting.
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
To check Disk Management, press the Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter. Check to see if your hard drive is listed.
If the hard drive is listed as healthy but does not have a drive letter, for example, C:, right-click healthy and click Change Drive Letter and Paths. Click Add, assign a drive letter, and click OK.
Note: A formatted hard drive does not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
This device supports 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 supports ATAPI, optical drives are also supported.
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