USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable/UASP -SATA to USB3.0 Converter
Descriptions
This USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive or solid state drive to your computer through an available USB 3port. 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 yourSATA III SSD/HDD, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. See our UASP testing results below for further details.
This portable, cable-style adapter makes it easy to swap between hard drives without having to install your drives in an enclosure, and features a light-weightdesign with no external power required, for easy storage in a laptop bag or carrying case.
Improved Performance with UASPUASP 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 overtraditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
Applications
Take advantage of USB 3.0-enabled laptops or desktops with UASP for faster transfer speedsCreate an external storage solution on the go, for desktops, laptops or Ultrabook™ computersAccess any 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive from any USB enabled computer, for data migration or drive cloningBack up important data to an external storage deviceRetrieve data from an old SATA driveUse with an SSD drive to externally upgrade your laptop hard drive via USB 3.0
Hardware Specs
Bus Type: USB 3.0 Compatible withUSB2.0 and USB 1.0Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate): SATADrive Size: 2.5inFan(s): NoInterface: USB 3.0Number of Drives: 1
Performance
Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drivesType and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | SATA III (6 Gbps)UASP Support: YesConnector(s):Drive Connectors1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) ReceptacleHost Connectors1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) MaleSoftware/OS Compatibility: Windows XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)Mac OS X, Linux
Special Notes / Requirements
Note - Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives; 3.5"/5.25" drives are not supportedPhysical Characteristics:Product Height0.4 in [9 mm]Product Weight1.4 oz [41 g]Product Width1.9 in [49 Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Includes:
1 x USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable
