StarTech USB3S2SAT3CB SATA to USB 3.0 2.5in Adapter Cable

• Clone legacy 2.5-inch HDDs to replacement SSDs
• Retrieve files from removed laptop storage drives
• Create external backups from internal SATA drives
• Perform drive imaging during system deployment
• Access SATA drives during IT troubleshooting
• Recover data from compatible standalone storage
• Test replacement SATA SSDs before installation
• Transfer user data during laptop refresh projects
• Support field technicians servicing business laptops
• Access spare drives without installing an enclosure
• Migrate storage during workstation upgrades
• Connect SATA drives for temporary external storage

• Connects 2.5-inch SATA drives directly to USB-A systems
• USB 5Gbps supports efficient large-file data transfers
• UASP improves transfer performance on supported hosts
• USB bus power eliminates the need for an external adapter
• SATA I, II and III drive compatibility extends deployment use
• Plug-and-play operation reduces technician setup time
• Enclosure-free access simplifies drive swapping and servicing
• Supports TRIM for compatible storage and operating systems
• 4Kn support helps accommodate modern sector formats
• Compact 50cm cable suits mobile IT service workflows
• OS-independent design supports broad workstation compatibility
• 900mA drive power supports compatible 2.5-inch drives
• Designed for backups, imaging, migration and data recovery

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Product Family: SATA to USB Storage Adapters
• Model: USB3S2SAT3CB
• Part Number: USB3S2SAT3CB
• Product Type: SATA to USB Adapter Cable
• Host Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0
• Host Connector: USB-A, 5Gbps
• Drive Interface: SATA III
• SATA Compatibility: SATA I / SATA II / SATA III
• Supported Drive Size: 2.5-inch
• Compatible Drive Type: SATA HDD / SATA SSD
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5Gbps
• UASP Support: Yes
• TRIM Support: Yes
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• Power Source: USB Bus Powered
• Maximum Drive Power: 900mA
• Number of Drives: 1
• RAID Support: No
• Maximum Tested Drive Capacity: Up to 2TB 5900 RPM HDDs
• Cable Length: 50cm / 19.7in
• Product Weight: 40g
• Colour: Black
• Chipset: ASMedia ASM225CM
• Operating System: OS Independent
• Driver Requirement: No Drivers Required
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
• MTBF: 1,609,297 Hours
• Warranty: 2 Years
• Compatibility: 2.5-inch SATA drives and USB-A hosts; not for 3.5-inch drives or optical drives.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Enclosure-free drive access: Connects a bare 2.5-inch SATA drive directly to a computer, reducing hardware and setup overhead during service tasks.
• USB 5Gbps connectivity: Provides a practical high-speed interface for transferring files, backup data and drive images between compatible systems.
• UASP-enabled performance: Compatible systems can achieve substantially better transfer performance than traditional USB storage protocols; StarTech cites up to 70% faster read performance in its testing.
• No external power brick: USB bus power keeps the deployment compact and reduces accessories technicians need to carry.
• Broad SATA compatibility: Supports SATA I, II and III 2.5-inch drives, making it useful across mixed-generation storage inventories.
• IT service focused: Supports practical workflows including drive cloning, migration, backup, disk imaging and data retrieval.
• Portable field toolkit: The 50cm cable and 40g weight make it easy to keep with mobile service equipment.