StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable with UASP
Product ID: USB3S2SAT3CB
Data SheetProduct Overview
This SATA to USB cable is an external drive adapter that provides quick and easy access to a SATA drive through the USB-A port on a laptop. [Image: A black SATA to USB adapter cable. One end has a SATA connector (data and power combined) and the other has a USB Type-A connector.]
Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop
This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter allows you to upgrade to an external 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD.
The cable enables you to:
- 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. When connected to a computer that also supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0. UASP allows you to 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 (BOT) at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing, UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
[Diagram: A bar chart comparing 'Write Speed' and 'Read Speed' for 'USB 3.0 with UASP' versus 'Traditional USB 3.0 (BOT)'. USB 3.0 with UASP shows significantly higher speeds, reaching up to 500 MBps for read and write, while traditional USB 3.0 is lower. The text indicates UASP offers up to 70% faster read and 40% faster write speeds.]
[Diagram: A bar chart comparing 'CPU Usage' for 'USB 3.0 with UASP' versus 'Traditional USB 3.0 (BOT)'. USB 3.0 with UASP shows a much lower CPU usage, around 1% or less, compared to Traditional USB 3.0 (BOT) which is around 5-6%.]
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.
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
[RoHS & REACH Download Declaration] [CE Mark] [FCC Mark]
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
- Perform a data migration or clone a drive
- Retrieve data from an old SATA drive
- Upgrade your laptop HDD to an SSD via USB 3.0
Features
- 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
- Save setup time with plug-and-play installation
- Supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0
Specifications
Hardware
| Warranty | 2 Years |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Host Connectors | 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male |
Software
| OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
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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. |
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Power
| Power Source | USB-Powered |
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Environmental
| Humidity | 40%-85%RH |
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| 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 | 0.4 in [0.9 cm] |
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| Product Length | 19.7 in [50 cm] |
| Product Width | 1.9 in [49 mm] |
| Weight of Product | 1.5 oz [42.5 g] |
Packaging Information
| Package Height | 0.4 in [10 mm] |
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| Package Length | 7.8 in [19.8 cm] |
| Package Width | 8.7 in [22 cm] |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.2 oz [61 g] |
What's in the Box
- 1 - USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable
- 1 - Instruction Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
