Fully Tested
We use Blackbelt Smartphone Defence to fully test all of our phones and securely data wipe each device.
Tests include:
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Description
Key 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
Description
SATA to USB Adapter Cable | SATA III 6Gbps | 2.5" SSD or HDD | USB 3.0 | PortableThis 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
Transfer content between the drive and the laptop
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 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 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 a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Maximum portability with cable-style adapter, and no external power adapter required
- Time-saving file transfers, up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported host
Specifications
Performance | |
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UASP support | Yes |
Product colour | Black |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Technical details | |
Product colour | Black |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
Cable length | 0.5 m |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
Weight & dimensions | |
Weight | 42.5 g |
Width | 49 mm |
Depth | 500 mm |
Height | 9 mm |
Package weight | 61 g |
Package width | 220 mm |
Package depth | 198 mm |
Package height | 10 mm |
Design | |
Product colour | Black |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Packaging data | |
Package weight | 61 g |
Package width | 220 mm |
Package depth | 198 mm |
Package height | 10 mm |
Packaging content | |
Manual | Yes |
Certificates | |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
Other features | |
Interface | USB 3.0 |
Compatible operating systems | 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 |
Chipset | ASMedia - ASM1153E |
Cable length | 0.5 m |

Premium (Grade A): Excellent Cosmetic Condition- May have some very minor scratches/ Scuff marks on the back and/or chassis, including general wear and tear around the ports. These mobile phones are just like new, they have minimal, if any signs of use and are fully functional. The difference between a A Grade phone and a new phone is usually the lack of the original box and/or accessories.
Great (Grade B): Good Condition- May have some minor scratches or scuffs. This grade is given to used mobile phones that carry signs of use. There is a possibility of the phone having minor scratches or scuffs on the screen and/or housing (the Back to you and me) including general wear and tear around the ports. This is a fully functional phone. Again the difference between a grade B phone and a new phone is the lack of the original box and/or accessories.
Fair (Grade C): Average Cosmetic Condition- Will have some scratch marks and or signs of use. This grade is given to used mobile phones with signs of regular use. There is a high
possibility that mobile phones of this grade will come with scratches and/or scruff marks.
We sell our phones complete with a compatible Charging lead and a Box.
This means no further items need to be purchased.
Payment & Security
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