Pearstone USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to 2.5" SATA III Adapter Cable (19")

Description

Connect an internal 2.5" SATA hard drive to your system's USB Type-A port using the 19" USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to 2.5" SATA III Adapter Cable from Pearstone. This cable allows you to use an internal hard drive externally, without the need for a drive enclosure. On one end, there is a 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A interface, while the other end has a SATA interface that supports SATA III 6 Gb/s, SATA II 3 Gb/s, and SATA I 1.5 Gb/s drives. All power is provided over the USB bus, meaning that no external power cables or adapters are required for use. Also featured is UASP and TRIM support. UASP, or USB Attached SCSI Protocol, is a computer protocol used to move data to and from USB storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and thumb drives. TRIM allows an operating system to inform a solid-state drive (SSD) which blocks of data are no longer considered in use and can be wiped internally.

Please note that this cable with only work with 2.5" SATA drives. It will not work with 3.5" SATA drives.

Key Features:

Plug-In Drive Accessibility

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 to 2.5" SATA III Adapter Cable connects an internal 2.5" SSD or HDD to your computer's USB Type-A port. If you're using a laptop computer, you can connect a SATA SSD or HDD without placing it in a bulky enclosure.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Speeds

With USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds, you can transfer data up to 5 Gb/s. Swap or back up movies, photos, music, and graphics in no time. This adapter will reduce time and interruptions to your workflow when you're copying or backing up large projects like video or audio sessions.

Bus-Powered Portability and Convenience

This adapter lets you travel without extra cables and power cords that clutter up your bag. It's also small enough to stash in your pocket. The 19" cable length gives you room to connect your drive but won't get in the way.

UASP and TRIM Support

UASP and TRIM support help ensure you're getting the maximum performance through USB to and from your SSD and HDD drives. Less bandwidth bottlenecking and faster read and write speeds mean you can move your data quickly.