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StarTech SATA to USB Cable, USB 5Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer

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Style: USB A 5 Gbps


Features

  • QUICKLY ACCESS A 2.5" SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a 2.5in SATA SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive) to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, recover data, and transfer content to your laptop; Not Compatible with 3.5in drives
  • COMPATIBILITY: This bus-powered adapter is compatible with 2.5in drives; 3.5in drives require a dedicated power connection; For an adapter that supports 3.5in drives, please see our USB312SAT3
  • FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA to USB adapter supports USB 5Gbps data transfer speeds over USB-A, plus you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 5Gbps when connected to a computer that also supports UASP
  • CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB adapter cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required
  • SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you conveniently swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure, just plug and play into a USB-A host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent

Description

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, and transfer content between the drive and the laptop. The hard drive converter externally connects directly to your hard drive connector and your computer's USB port. 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 OSX (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 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Connector Type: Sata/Usb


Cable Type: USB


Compatible Devices: Laptop, Personal Computer


Special Feature: 5Gbps transfers for files, Driverless, Universal Compatibility Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support See more


Brand: ‎StarTech.com


Connector Type: ‎Sata/Usb


Cable Type: ‎USB


Compatible Devices: ‎Laptop, Personal Computer


Special Feature: ‎5Gbps transfers for files, Driverless, Universal Compatibility Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support


Compatible Phone Models: ‎No Compatible Phone Models


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Peripheral Connection


Color: ‎Black


Connector Gender: ‎Male-to-Female


Data Transfer Rate: ‎5 Gigabits Per Second


Shape: ‎Flat


Number of Pins: ‎7


Frequency: ‎60 GHz


AC Adapter Current: ‎1.5 Amps


Unit Count: ‎1.0 Count


Item Weight: ‎0.09 Pounds


Model Name: ‎USB3S2SAT3CB


Specification Met: ‎No


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: ‎Indoor, Outdoor


Number of Items: ‎1


Customer Package Type: ‎Standard Packaging


Wattage: ‎7.5 watts


Maximum Voltage: ‎5 Volts


Outer Material: ‎Plastic


Manufacturer: ‎StarTech.com


UPC: ‎006503085469 065030854696


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎96


Standing screen display size: ‎2.5 Inches


Hard Drive: ‎Portable


Wireless Type: ‎Radio Frequency


Number of USB 3.0 Ports: ‎3


Item model number: ‎USB3S2SAT3CB


Hardware Platform: ‎OS Independent


Item Weight: ‎1.44 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎19.7 x 1.9 x 0.4 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎19.7 x 1.9 x 0.4 inches


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Date First Available: ‎December 27, 2013


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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025 by Frozen_Lizard
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Got it in today and used it to see if I could save some files fro ma dead laptop from 08 and it worked jsut fine no issues I have seen people say it does not work on Windows very well tbh I would not know I use Linux Mint Debian edition (LMDE) So on linux at least it works good tried it on 2 drives first worked no issues the other not so much but to be fair the second came from a different laptop that had water damage so that could be why the hdd could have been buggered but I was able to sue it with no issues on the firs drive and then a follow up sata ssd so I think its worh getting at least if you have linux like me if not I cant say one way or the other but it did work for me . ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by Brock Atchley Brock Atchley
    • Worked great, exceptional tech support, check your SSD's software and system bios settings
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As the headline suggests, the cable is fine, check elsewhere if you run into an issue. And please, folks, this connects to a single USB port. USB power is limited to 500mA (USB 2.0) and 900mA (USB 3.0). You can't power a 3.5" HDD or an older 2.5" HDD with this cable, it's not the cable it is your computer's USB port. I've purchased several Startech products over the past several years. I like the quality and no-nonsense presentation. This cable has the added benefit over an older USB-SATA cable setup I had, in that it has 2 little led's to indicate data access (like on your computer). I bought this cable at the same time I purchased a new Samsung 500Gb 860 EVO SSD. I've done the laptop HDD to SSD clone process 6+ times. In the past, I've used a different USB-SATA cable and Samsung SSD's without a hitch. I like the the Samsung's because they're good and the cloning software is rock solid and a no brainer. When I hooked things up and used the latest version of Samsung's software, I had an issue with the software not recognizing the new SSD. Hmm, bad cable? bad SSD? I tried a different older SSD I had pulled from an earlier laptop upgrade and I could see it no problem in Win 10 explorer. Still nothing with the new SSD. So in one of the reviews of this product I saw the Startech tech support phone line. Lo and behold it (the number) worked and I was talking to an actual human tech support person in less than 3 minutes. Folks this is an $11 cable, I am impressed with this level of tech support. The tech person suggested I try to format it with drive manager in windows, which I did, while he was on the phone no less, and yes, I could format it and I could then see it in file manager and read/write files to the new SSD, so it is really, really unlikely to be the cable or a dud SSD, that leaves the Samsung software. This one phone call was really helpful and saved me from sending back the cable and the SSD as it would have been difficult to tell which was the culprit (neither in this case). I then did the old Google search and found the Samsung Magician software has a reputation for not seeing some of the newer versions of their SSDs. Further reading suggested that their Data Migration tool (which you use for cloning) didn't have the problem. After downloading the Data Migration software, I was able to see the new Samsung SSD and do the cloning. I really can't stress how big a time saver the support I got from Startech was. It wasn't their knowledge of Samsung's issues, but at least how to get to that point where I could establish it wasn't the SSD or cable that was the issue. Kudos to Startech and their tech support! One issue that was mentioned in the various support posts on the Samsung site (but I suspect is relevant to other newer SSDs), is you may want to check your bios setting for the HDD controller (SATA), mine was set to RAID, but the preferred is AHCI. I can't say whether this was part of the issue or not, but something to keep in mind. Hardware/software Dell Precision M4500 (circa 2011) i7 chipset Win 7 PRO, 64 bit -> cloning to Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSD using Samsung Data Migration software (not Samsung Magician) ... show more
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