StarTech.com USB3S2SAT3CB

Connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive to your computer using a portable cable with UASP Support

The USB3S2SAT3CB USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state drive to your computer through an available USB port -- the easiest way to upgrade the hard drive in your laptop by adding an external SSD via USB 3.0.��

The cable supports UASP allowing for transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 which enables you to utilize the full potential of your SATA III SSD/HDD when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller. See our UASP testing results below for further details.

This portable�adapter features a lightweight design with no external power required for easy storage in a laptop bag or carrying case.�Plus the cable-style�adapter makes it easy to swap between hard drives without having to install your drives into an enclosure. Perfect for easy drive access for�data migration drive cloning and data�backup applications.

The USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP

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.

Testing results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system a UASP-enabled StarTech.com Enclosure and a SATA III solid state drive.

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