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StarTech.com USB 3.1 to 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Adapter - USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps with UASP External HDD/SSD Storage Converter (USB312SAT3CB)

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USB 3.1 | 2.5"
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Connector Type Sata/Usb
Cable Type USB
Compatible Devices OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Feature Data Transfer

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  • QUICKLY ACCESS A SATA SSD OR HDD: This USB 3.1 to SATA cable delivers instant access to your 2.5" SATA drives from your laptop or computer. The adapter is compatible with SATA I, II and III (up to 6Gbps)
  • NOTE: Supports 2.5" SATA drives only. For 3.5" drives please see our USB312SAT3
  • FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS & UASP SUPPORT: The SATA hard drive adapter cable lets users experience enhanced performance and super-fast data transfer speeds with support for USB 3.1 (10Gbps) and UASP
  • CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The external HDD / SSD storage converter delivers perfect portability, tucking away nicely in a laptop bag. The cable-style adapter is USB-powered so no external power cords are required
  • PLUG-AND-PLAY: Access any 2.5" hard drive or solid-state drive from any USB enabled computer by simply plugging in the SATA adapter cable; you can easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 inches; 1.08 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ USB312SAT3CB
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ StarTech.com
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XLAZODE
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36,442 ratings

Product Description

Here’s a fast, easy way to access data on a 2.5" solid-state or hard drive. This black cable-style adapter (with male to male connectivity) lets you connect your laptop or desktop computer directly to a solid-state drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (up to 10 Gbps). This adapter can support hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM. Convenient Drive Access With this hard drive adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required. It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2. Harness the Speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed, with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. For an enhanced performance, the SATA to USB 3.1 converter also supports UASP. Ultra-Portable Design This SSD/HDD storage adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. It’s USB-powered, requiring no external power source so you can use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly. The 2.5” SATA drive to USB 3.1 adapter cable is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Connect a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your computer using this USB 3.1 Gen 2 ultra-portable cable

SSD, HDD, SATA

USB 3.0, SSD

SATA, USB, USB 3.0

Convenient drive access

With the adapter cable, you can quickly swap hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure.

You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD/HDD quickly with no additional accessories required.

It gives you easy drive access for data migration, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2.

Harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB 3.1 Gen 2 gives you greater bandwidth and speed with rates of up to 10 Gbps - twice the speed of USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) technology.

It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers.

Ultra-portable with no external power required

This cable-style adapter features a compact, lightweight design that tucks easily into a laptop bag or carrying case. Use it wherever you go to access valuable data quickly - with no external power required.

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    36,442 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, connectivity, fit and value of the electronic cable. They mention that it works well, it's reliable and that it fits snugly to a SATA port and a USB port respectively. They appreciate the value for money and the ease of use.

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    3,514 customers mention2,913 positive601 negative

    Customers like the performance of the electronic cable. They say it works well, has zero issues, and is accurate in its description.

    "...Manufacturer packaging is good. Most of all, it works when used. I would buy it again." Read more

    "Very nice quality. Works well, not loose." Read more

    "Added an external ssd to my computer. Worked quite well and was easy to install and use." Read more

    "...The plastic seems flimsy, albeit, it's a small product and it does the job tremendously. Value is great...." Read more

    1,467 customers mention1,115 positive352 negative

    Customers like the quality of the adapters. They mention the connectors are solid, the cable is thick, and the connection is secure. Some say that the adapter is a great tool to have around and an invaluable tool for console modding and swapping drives in PC.

    "Build quality is decent. The price is reasonable. Manufacturer packaging is good. Most of all, it works when used. I would buy it again." Read more

    "Very nice quality. Works well, not loose." Read more

    "Excellent quality product. Works exactly as described no fuss at all" Read more

    "...The plastic seems flimsy, albeit, it's a small product and it does the job tremendously. Value is great...." Read more

    1,054 customers mention969 positive85 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the cable. They say it's well worth the money, and a great way to save money by reusing old drives. Some mention that the cord is a bit short.

    "Build quality is decent. The price is reasonable. Manufacturer packaging is good. Most of all, it works when used. I would buy it again." Read more

    "...Value is great. Purchase if you need quick, easy, and quality." Read more

    "Very good purchase, used this adapter to connect an SSD out of an old PC and now use it as an external drive to backup data." Read more

    "...BUT in all it was well worth the time and effort as it saved me a bundle. It's like I have a new computer now too! So much faster...." Read more

    888 customers mention860 positive28 negative

    Customers find the electronic cable easy to use. They mention it's simple, convenient, and works great. Some appreciate the handy instructions.

    "Was able to easily view files on a damaged hard drive. No muss no fuss plug and play. I would recommend this one to anyone looking for an HD reader." Read more

    "...Worked quite well and was easy to install and use." Read more

    "...Value is great. Purchase if you need quick, easy, and quality." Read more

    "Easy to use. Just pop your sata desktop or laptop drive on it and plug in the usb and you can pull off whatever you need if the drive is not broken" Read more

    416 customers mention321 positive95 negative

    Customers like the data connectivity of the cable. They say it has a good connection, supports hot-plugging, and properly transfers data back and forth as necessary. They also say the data transfer went smoothly without problems. Customers also say it's reliable in data transfer, works great to connect SSDs, and the connections are as solid as the day it arrived.

    "Was able to easily view files on a damaged hard drive. No muss no fuss plug and play. I would recommend this one to anyone looking for an HD reader." Read more

    "No problems connecting up to an SSD. No problems with the computer recognizing it. Why did I spend more for this than I wanted to??..." Read more

    "These work great to connect ssd from atomos ninja to Mac Studio." Read more

    "...greater than 6Gbit/s SATA, you will find that the performance is significantly lower...." Read more

    204 customers mention165 positive39 negative

    Customers like the fit of the cable. They say it fits snugly to a SATA port and a USB port. Some mention that the contacts fit snugly on the drive for a good connection. The small size makes it better for doing disk swaps than those with full docking stations. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the product.

    "...This is a simple device to use for almost anyone.. fits in drive nicely, recognized by windows 7 and up easily...." Read more

    "...Sturdy construction• Fast transfer rate• Fits snuggly to a SATA port and a USB port respectivelyCons:•..." Read more

    "...Speed is good under Windows and Linux. The contacts fit snugly on the drive for a good connection." Read more

    "...this performs exactly as you'd expect, and it's pretty handy, being so compact, vs a full docking station." Read more

    226 customers mention54 positive172 negative

    Customers are disappointed with the compatibility of the adapter. They mention that it does not recognize a drive, the computer does not recognise it, and the larger SATA drives are not supported. Some customers also report that the adaptor does not work with their usb drivers.

    "This works with 2.5 inch SSD's and HDD's. Does not work with 3.5 inch HDD's. It doesn't provide enough voltage to power 3.5 inch drives." Read more

    "...version of Samsung's software, I had an issue with the software not recognizing the new SSD. Hmm, bad cable? bad SSD?..." Read more

    "...I ordered a new hard drive and when it came, the adapter would not recognize it either...." Read more

    "...Atomos caddies, but it does fit well enough, and the drive is recognized without a problem on my Mac...." Read more

    201 customers mention57 positive144 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the cable. They mention that it does not provide enough power over USB, it doesn't provide enough voltage to power 3.5 inch drives, and it doesn't seem to power up the drive. Customers also mention that USB power is not very reliable as a power source for this kind of device.

    "...Does not work with 3.5 inch HDD's. It doesn't provide enough voltage to power 3.5 inch drives." Read more

    "...This cable is 2.5" ONLY! There is no power supply to the cable, so it's not strong enough to run your regular 3.5" SDDs...." Read more

    "...No extra power needed beyond what's provided by a USB port...." Read more

    "...Doesn't provide enough voltage for full size hard drives." Read more

    Not a Perfect Fit for Atomos Caddies
    4 Stars
    Not a Perfect Fit for Atomos Caddies
    This SATA to USB-C adapter is very nice. It doesn't perfectly fit Atomos caddies, but it does fit well enough, and the drive is recognized without a problem on my Mac.You can see in my pictures that the SATA end fits the SATA connectors through the Atomos caddy, but it doesn't plug all the way in due to the width of the SATA connector on the cable's end.But again, it works; so it serves its purpose.Pro Tip: Just be careful after you plug it into your computer, not to jiggle it or move it around too much to avoid disconnecting your drive while active, which could lead to corruption caused by accidental unplugging.
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    Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    I had an extra hard drive that wouldn’t fit in my PC case and bought this to be able to use it. I didn’t know if it was going to work but it did. Would recommend it to anyone with the same situation as me.
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    Virgilio Gonzalez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inconclusive
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    I am not sure if this product works because the SSD that I connected to it is defective so it is not recognized. I gave it a 5 star to give it the benefit of the doubt.
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    Tech Central
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worked perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Was able to easily view files on a damaged hard drive. No muss no fuss plug and play. I would recommend this one to anyone looking for an HD reader.
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    Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Easy to use. Just pop your sata desktop or laptop drive on it and plug in the usb and you can pull off whatever you need if the drive is not broken
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    Ben Sparrow
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Perfect Fit for Atomos Caddies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    Size: USB C | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    This SATA to USB-C adapter is very nice. It doesn't perfectly fit Atomos caddies, but it does fit well enough, and the drive is recognized without a problem on my Mac.

    You can see in my pictures that the SATA end fits the SATA connectors through the Atomos caddy, but it doesn't plug all the way in due to the width of the SATA connector on the cable's end.

    But again, it works; so it serves its purpose.

    Pro Tip: Just be careful after you plug it into your computer, not to jiggle it or move it around too much to avoid disconnecting your drive while active, which could lead to corruption caused by accidental unplugging.
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    Ben Sparrow
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Perfect Fit for Atomos Caddies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    This SATA to USB-C adapter is very nice. It doesn't perfectly fit Atomos caddies, but it does fit well enough, and the drive is recognized without a problem on my Mac.

    You can see in my pictures that the SATA end fits the SATA connectors through the Atomos caddy, but it doesn't plug all the way in due to the width of the SATA connector on the cable's end.

    But again, it works; so it serves its purpose.

    Pro Tip: Just be careful after you plug it into your computer, not to jiggle it or move it around too much to avoid disconnecting your drive while active, which could lead to corruption caused by accidental unplugging.
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    Jacob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, plug in and “play”
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Works flawlessly running windows 11 home to view contents on a hard drive.
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    SAR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Was able retrieve data from drives taken from older computers. Worked perfectly on my Linux PC.
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    pn3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple USB A to SATA connecter.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
    Size: USB 3.1 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Lightweight, does what it is supposed to do. I used it to install a SATA 2.5" SSD in a Qnap chassis as the boot drive so I could install Truenas - works perfectly. The advantage of using this as opposed to using an enclosure is it allows better drive cooling inside the chassis (no insulating covering).
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    Steve Broadhead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works well
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Reasonable price, makes accessing an internal drive using a second PC or laptop fairly painless.
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    Edwin Chan
    5.0 out of 5 stars It works as described
    Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2024
    Size: USB C | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    The item is nicely made and works as described.
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    Martin near Montréal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Supports SSD TRIM
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2024
    Size: USB 3.1 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    I purchased it for use with Raspberry Pi OS. It performs really well and supports TRIM if enabled in the OS.
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    Yd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 10, 2024
    Size: USB 3.0 | 2.5"Verified Purchase
    Funciona extremamente bem, ótima compra.
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    me
    5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2024
    Size: USB 3.1 | 2.5"/3.5"Verified Purchase
    I’ve tried other cheaper manufacturers in the past which were unreliable, with drives disconnecting randomly over time.
    Decided to go with reputable brand this time.

    Quality item, no issues so far connecting a 6TB drive and using with RPI4 and open media vault.
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