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StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter - External Hard Drive Connector for 2.5'' SATA Drives - SATA SSD / HDD to USB C Cable (USB31CSAT3CB) Black

StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter - External Hard Drive Connector for 2.5'' SATA Drives - SATA SSD / HDD to USB C Cable (USB31CSAT3CB) Black

Q: While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?

This will not work on a 3.5 drive. The USB power supply is 5V. The 2.5 drives only use a 5V power rail, which is why this works on them. 3.5 drives have a 12V power rail, along with the 5V power rail. To run a 3.5 drive, you need an external 12V power supply. There are interfaces that come with it.

Q: USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/UASP ... Great! Is this thing USB 2.0 backward compatible in case I need it that way?

I've been able to use these with SSD's and USB 2.0. Usually laptop HDD's pull too much power to work on 2.0, and I've seen a couple older ones pull too much for 3.0. I work in a computer repair shop where we use these things like crazy, and it often depends on the drive you're using, and whether your USB port is able to push the power it's supposed to be rated for. Feels like a coin flip if you're working with a platter drive, but SSD's do fine.

Q: 2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?

Yes. I had an SSD drive connected to the back of a server's USB 3 port for weeks without issue with no external power adapter.

Q: Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.

I just ran into this issue with a Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSD. The Samsung Magician Software did not see the SSD. There was a suggestion on one of Samsung's support sites (user community) that the bios settings for the HDD controller could be at fault. I checked mine and they were set to RAID (even though I don't have a RAID configuration). The recommended setting is AHCI. I changed it to AHCI (despite the warning that the computer might fail to boot) and rebooted. Rebooted without an issue, but Magician still didn't "recognize" the SSD as a Samsung "compatible" drive. I then downloaded Samsung Data Migration tool, which is really what you need for the cloning. IT WORKED. So as indicated elsewhere, there is some issue with certain combinations of Samsung software and the newer SSD's. I will try to remember to test it with an older USB 2.0 -> SATA adapter I've used in the past without issue. In the end, the cable worked as advertised.

4.6/5

Product ID: 253296681

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Brand
StarTech.com
Connector Type
Sata/Usb
Cable Type
USB
Compatible Devices
Laptop SSD
Special Feature
Data Transfer

⚡10Gbps speed

👜Compact design

🔄No enclosure needed

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StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter - External Hard Drive Connector for 2.5'' SATA Drives - SATA SSD / HDD to USB C Cable (USB31CSAT3CB) Black

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SABRENT SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA I/II/III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (EC-SSHD)

Description

🚀 Unlock Your Data's Potential!

USB POWERED - No external power needed—just plug in and go!
TRAVEL READY DESIGN - Lightweight and compact, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
HIGH SPEED TRANSFERS - Experience lightning-fast data transfers up to 10Gbps.
SEAMLESS DATA ACCESS - Effortlessly connect your 2.5'' SATA SSD/HDD without extra accessories.
PLUG AND PLAY CONVENIENCE - Swap drives in seconds—no installation required.

The StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter is a versatile external hard drive connector designed for 2.5'' SATA SSDs and HDDs. It offers high-speed data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps, requires no external power, and features a compact design ideal for travel. This adapter allows for quick access and swapping of drives without the need for an enclosure, making it perfect for data transfers, cloning, and backups.

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?

USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/UASP ... Great! Is this thing USB 2.0 backward compatible in case I need it that way?

2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?

Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.

Reviews

4.6

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A**N

Good quality and as described.

24.12.2022

N**A

Good quality

Working very well, thank you!

29.12.2021

A**R

Fast data transfere

Compatible to hdd and ssd

8.08.2019

S**H

Fast, but doesn't work properly

Since I started using this on my Raspberry Pi 4, running a process that needs high data rate on the SSD for a long time just gets the whole Rasberry Pi to freeze. My SATA to USB 2.0 performs much, much better than this. Apparently this device doesn't handle pressure well. Don't buy it unless you're intending to use it for short periods of time.

15.09.2021

A**X

It works

It works. Ok for its price.

19.02.2024

R**.

Works Great

I got this to search through the drives of a couple old laptops I have. This adapter has done exactly what I needed it to. It connects flawlessly, is easy to use, and is only hindered by the speed of the drive itself.I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to look through their old hard drives.

11.10.2024

M**.

Super easier to use

It works perfect for what I needed it. Connect my old laptop disks to my new computar and grab the data.

3.08.2024

E**N

It works as described

The item is nicely made and works as described.

21.01.2024

W**I

Ótimo

Funciona perfeitamente

20.10.2024

A**E

Rien à signaler

Je n'ai pas fait de test de vitesse, mais c'est bien de l'USB 3, pas de souci de déconnexion du HDD.Fait le taff pour mon usage occasionnel.

30.10.2024

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