SATA to USB Cable with UASP
SATA to USB Adapter Cable | SATA III 6Gbps | 2.5" SSD or HDD | USB 3.0 | Portable
Product ID: USB3S2SAT3CB
3.3 stars
(30 reviews) |
- Access a SATA SSD or HDD from your laptop with this SATA to USB cable
- Experience 70% faster read speed and 40% fast write speeds with UASP support
- Connect to external drives anywhere with this SATA to USB adapter -- no power adapter required
Your price
$18.99USD
In stock: US: 22471 | CA: 1747
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®.
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.
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.
USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
- Take advantage of USB 3.0 laptops or desktops with UASP for faster transfer speeds
- Back up important data to an external storage device
- Back up important data to an external storage device
- Upgrade your laptop HDD to an SSD via USB 3.0
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Maximum portability with cable-style adapter, and no external power adapter required
Partner Numbers
- Tech Data 11307339
- A.B. Distributing, Inc. STAR-USB3S2SAT3CB
- ASI 147764
- Ingram Micro USA UN4218
- D&H USB3S2SAT3CB
- SYNNEX US STA-USB3S2SAT3CB
- UPC 065030854696
Compatibility
OS independent; No software or drivers required
Specifications
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) |
| 1 - Host Connectors | USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) | |
| 1 - Drive Connectors | SATA Power (15 pin) | |
| 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 | Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
| Number of Drives | 1 | |
| Drive Size | 2.5in | |
| Compatible Drive Types | SATA | |
| Fan(s) | No | |
| Chipset ID | ASMedia - ASM1153E | |
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 0.4 in [10.0 mm] |
| Package Length | 7.8 in [19.8 cm] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.2 oz [61.0 g] | |
| Package Width | 8.7 in [22.0 cm] | |
| Performance | Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s |
| UASP Support | Yes | |
| TRIM Support | Yes | |
| 4Kn Support | Yes | |
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
| Hardware Raid Supported | No | |
| Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives | |
| MTBF | 1,609,297 Hours | |
| General Specifications | Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA | |
| Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 1.5 oz [42.5 g] |
| Product Length | 19.7 in [50.0 cm] | |
| Product Width | 1.9 in [49.0 mm] | |
| Product Height | 0.4 in [9.0 mm] | |
| Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
| 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 |
| Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices. | ||
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable |
| Instruction Manual |
Certifications
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Drivers/Downloads
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Manual(s):
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usb3s2sat3cb_usermanual.pdf
- Language: EN
Datasheet
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usb3s2sat3cb_Datasheet.pdf
- Datasheet
- Language: EN
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Compliance and safety
Compliance letters
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RoHS & REACH Certificate of Compliance
- Language: English
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customer Reviews
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Better than expected
I bought this product about 2/3 weeks ago for my old Internal Sata HDD that I removed from and old PC. Instead of smashing it up I decided to buy this cable and turn it into an external storage device (after formatting).
I must say for the price it is spot on, the build quality is great, it comes nicely packaged and I did a speed test with my brothers regular External HDD and the difference was noticable. I really like this product and I would definitely recommend/buy another product. No problems to date, happy customer! Thanks StarTech!
I'm trying to do the same thing i pulled this 500gb hard drive from my old pc and i am trying to connect it to my laptop as a external hard drive but it wont show up what am i doing wrong.
window not recongnize my HD sata I don`t know why :(
Works great for its purpose
I picked up this USB 3.0 to 2.5" sata HDD/SSD cable as I wanted something small and portable as I didn't want to carry around my Star-Tech HDD dock.
I got this cable at a great price and I've been satisfied with the performance and quality.
Great unit.
Compact and effective
This does the same job as much of the ageing clutter of much larger hardware that I have lying around. Just right for spare 2.5-inch drives. One small quibble, no indicator light.
there is of course indicator light ... look at the sata connector, there are two small holes
one light blue when on usb3 (off if on usb2)
the other light red to indicate access to attached drive
Works well with SSD, but not with 2,5 HDD
I bought it to copy my whole computer to a SSD and worked fine, but I tried to use the old one as external USB and I'm not able to format it, it says "non initilized drive", and shows error when trying to initialize.
Hello,
Thanks for letting us know about this.
What is the make and model of the 2.5" HDD you are using with the adapter?
This adapter should work with any properly functioning 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD. Note, that it will not work with 3.5" HDDs.
If you haven't yet, you may want to get in touch with our support team to discuss this further.
Thanks,
As advertised
Quick and efficient ordering. Product as described.
Not working
We bought 2 of these cables and none seems to work. This product should be plug and play however some Windows will detect the cable but the hard driver doesn't even power up.
Hello,
Thanks for letting us know you have run into issues using this cable adapter.
What are the types of hard drives you are using? Keep in mind, this product is only designed to work with 2.5" drives. The power requirements for a 3.5" hard drive are greater than that of a USB port and therefore will not function when connected to the USB3S2SAT3CB.
Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss further.
Thank you
Died after 1 use
Worked great, *once*. Now isn't visible when plugged into multiple different computers. Still powers on 2.5" laptop drives and various SSDs, but none can be used. Other similar adapters work on all tested drives without any issues. Ironically this adapter was more expensive and I bought it because I have been happy with Startech quality in the past.
Doesn't work with any of my 2.5 sata drives.
So, unfortunately I won't be buying any more of your products.
No need to contact me about it, it went to the trash.
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're really sorry this adapter cable didn't work for you.
It's possible you received a faulty unit as this adapter cable works with the vast majority of 2.5 inch drives.
Please keep in mind we have Technical Support Advisors ready 24 hours, 5 days a week, should you encounter any problems.
Thank you,
Worked twice
Work the first 2 times I used it. Now it wont work at all on a PC or MAC. The cable has never been bent or abused. Very disappointing.
Thanks for sharing your feedback on the USB to SATA cable. We're sorry to hear about the issue with it no longer working. Have you been able to test with a second hard drive as well? If so, it sounds like the cable has simply failed.
It has a 2 year warranty and free lifetime technical support, and we would be happy to replace it for you. Please chat with us at https://chat.startech.com so that we can start that process.
Not what I expected
Just got my cable, seems to work with some 2.5" HDD's and not others. Particularly IBM 500GB 7200RPM 2.5" drives. Tried on 2 Lenovo laptops, t400 and t440, and macbook air.
IBM FRU 1P42D0752. All drives work with BYTEC drive mate with power supply.
Also the cable is only 9" long making it awkward to hookup and use. No usb 3.0 or data indicators. Also I can't boot off known good drives with this cable. I am able to transfer files with the drives that do connect to the laptop
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We want to apologize that our USB3S2SAT3CB did not work as needed.
While this should work with virtually all 2.5" drives, some 2.5" drives can draw more power than the USB port is able to provide. This may explain why some drives work with the other AC-powered cable, but not with our USB-powered one. Our USB3SSATAIDE may be a better option for you here: https://www.startech.com/USB3SSATAIDE
If you would like to discuss this situation in greater detail, please reach out to us at:
https://www.startech.com/support
Worked 4 times then died
I used this to back up my operating system onto an external HDD which it did rather quickly. I used it a couple more times to back up other programs with no problems, the HDD was recognized as soon as I plugged the cable in. Of course today I need to get software off the backup drive and the cable is dead, the HDD is fine. Won't buy again.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We apologize our USB3S2SAT3CB stopped working with your hard drive, and want to help.
Are you testing the cable and drive on the same computer and operating system as you were previously when it worked? Sometimes switching to a USB 2.0 port, or between Mac OS and Windows can cause issues.
The adapter cable has a 2 year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Please chat with us at https://chat.startech.com so can troubleshoot and potentially help you get the cable replaced if needed.
Sata Data Cable
This cable is super simple to use and provides a great way to connect a failing hard drive via USB to another computer to salvage the data. Just plug it in and it works.
Quick and Simple
I have tested this SATA to USB cable using several different SATA disks including regular 2.5" spinning disks and 2.5" SSD disks.
The cable comes in zip lock bag with a little instruction book. The cable is very strong feeling and has a good amount of flex. The cable is long enough that I can connect it to a USB port on the bottom of my normal size PC tower and have the other end with the drive sit on top of the tower. The SATA end of the cable has 4 tiny pin holes in it which on close inspections with a drive connected, one of them has an LED in it. The LED stays lit to indicate that it is working and then flashes for disk activity.
When connected, the computer detected the cable and attached drive very quickly. Transferring data to the drive was very quick and consistent in speed throughout the process. I have confirmed that this cable only works with 2.5" drives as the product describes. I guess USB just doesn't have enough power for full size 3.5" drives, which isn't a flaw of the product but larger hard drives.
Great simple cable to get data from 2.5" drives. Instant portable hard drive cable or help in recovery of files laptop/SSD hard drives. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.
A must have Hard Drive Adapter
The Hard Drive Adapter has replaced the need for much larger equipment and is more portable and easier to use for single drive data transfer. The quality cable and connections will last for years to come.
“I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.”
Handy Cable for Hard drive
Love this product. I have found this to be an extremely handy adapter/cable to have around. I find I am always hooking up different drives with my work in IT and I find that this is small and easy to take with me. The product works fantastic and I have had no issues at all. I would highly recommend this adapter.
I received this product in exchanged for an Unbiased review.
It just works
Plugged into Windows, Linux, and Macbook. On the Macbook I went through a USB-C to USB-A hub, and got full speed. Tried on an older Lenovo laptop (USB2.0) and the port didn't provide enough power.
The cable is sturdy without being too stiff, and is "just right" as to length (in my opinion). Cable-to-connector junctions are solid and reinforced with extra plastic (almost like an RJ-45 boot). The drive-side connector is really beefed up, compared to some of the other USB-to-SATA adapters I've tried. So I think this one would last much longer than they did.
No drivers, no extras, nothing else needed. It just works, and at full speed.
Definitely going in the "repair bag".
I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.
Works well and part of my toolkit!
The USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive adapter cable w/UASP - SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD works with my Windows laptop but it seemed like I needed a USB 3.0 port to provide enough power because when plugged into a USB 2.0 it would not light up.
No special software or drivers required - the hard drive showed up as another drive when I looked at My Computer.
I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.
Charming
This is a product that is good value. I am a rookie and it was my first attempt at changing my HD’s to ssd. Worked like a charm and is not hard to use.
Possible design defect
While current requirements of drive are met by USB3 port, cable still did not work even with multiple computers.
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're very sorry to hear our USB to SATA adapter didn't work as expected and we'd like to help.
We would like to know a bit more about what devices you used and look into the issue further.
We have 24 hour Technical Support available from Monday to Friday. You can call us toll-free at 1-800-265-1844 or chat live with us at StarTech.com/Chat.
Nothing to fix, or download at this page.
I have many CP with various operating systems, both my SATA are 700mA, none is recognized anyplace.
WORTHLESS PRODUCT. Should be a zero star rating!
No where in the description of this product do they say the adapter doesn't supply the power needed to make the transfer of files work from one device to another. This is an April Fools Day product. Here, I'll sell you this and pocket your money, leaving you empty handed. Wasn't that fun? NOT! Stay as far away from this product as you can!!!!!
Hello Chris,
We pride ourselves on our high-quality standards and are sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with our USB3S2SAT3CB. This adapter is only compatible with 2.5" drives and does not work with 3.5" drives due to the power requirements of 3.5" drives. If you're having difficulties with a 2.5" drive we're happy to help get the adapter working. If, however, you have a 3.5" drive, we recommend using an adapter that has a separate power adapter, such as our USB3SSATAIDE. If you require assistance, please feel free to contact us at www.startech.com/support where our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide support.
not working
PC does not detect the cable connected Samsung 860 QVO SSD thru USB 3.0.
It is a junk
We apologize that our USB3S2SAT3CB is not working with your Samsung 860 QVO. This adapter is compatible with 2.5" drives that draw 900mA or less power as that is the maximum amount of power that USB 3.0 supports. Depending on the size of the drive you're using, the 860 QVO may require up to 1.08A power when powering on or under heavy load which may be causing the problem you're seeing. If you find that the adapter is not working with other drives either though, you may have a faulty adapter. We'd be happy to help look into this with you. You can contact us at www.startech.com/support where our Technical Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide support.
sucks!
I bought this months ago, tried on numerous computers, it does absolutely nothing. Unable to find effective help online, so I assume it just is a piece of junk I wasted money on.
It's important to us that our customers have a positive experience with our products and we're sorry to hear that our USVB3S2SAT3CB isn't working for you. This adapter only works with 2.5" drives and is not compatible with 3.5" drives. If you're having difficulties connecting a 2.5" drive, or if you would like a recommendation for an adapter that supports 3.5" drives please do not hesitate to contact us directly. You can reach one of our Technical Advisors at www.startech.com/support where they are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to provide assistance.
I hope it helps
At first it did not show a drive in windows explorer.
I was thinking of writing a bad review, but then I opened Computer Manager/Disk Administration, turned out that the main volume on the drive did not have a partition
How did you resolve the issue of missing Partition?
Great for SSD on Raspberry Pi4
I have a few of these to connect Samsung SSDs to my Raspberry Pi4's. Since these can boot from a USB3 connected device, I have no SDcards in use at all. I am getting reads around 350MB/s and thats just amazing. Stay away from BOT USB2SATA adapters as the throughput isn't the only issue, also the response time is worse.
SSD Trim Compatible
One of the best USB3.0 to SATA3 cables out there, It works faultlessly with SATA-3 SSDs and 2.5in mechanical drives but I would not expect it to work with 3.5in drives due to the limited power available from a single USB 3.0 port.
This cable is one of the few that supports trimming SSDs over USB 3.0. If using fstrim with Linux, a udev rule may be needed. Instructions on how to do this are on the web.
excellent cable
i bought this cable last year to recover some files from a laptop hdd. the cable works perfectly, with no issues whatsoever. i couldn't be happier with this product. i plan to use it for another 2.5" hdd that i'll be using as an external hdd.
RASPBERRY PI WINDOWS & LINUX
Works very well with my Kingston SSD's. Speeds are up there and the reliability is solid. I would certainly recommend for Raspberry Pi at well.
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