StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5in SATA III SSD / HDD Converter Cable w/ UASP

This 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ﾒs plug-and-play and doesnﾒt require drivers.  USB3S2SAT3CB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. 

Hardware
Number of Drives	1
Packaging Information
Package Height	10 mm [0.4 in]
Package Length	19.8 cm [7.8 in]
Package Width	22 cm [8.7 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	61 g [2.2 oz]
Performance
4Kn Support	Yes
General Specifications	Max power of the attached drive is 900 mA
Max Drive Capacity	Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
TRIM Support	No
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
	USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support	Yes
Physical Characteristics
Product Height	0.9 cm [0.4 in]
Product Length	50 cm [19.7 in]
Product Width	49 mm [1.9 in]
Weight of Product	42.5 g [1.5 oz]
Power
Power Source	USB-Powered
Prominence
Description CDW 75 - 1st Line	StarTech.com USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III SSD / HDD Converter Cable w/ UASP
Software
OS Compatibility	OS independent; No software or drivers required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives 3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported
	Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions do not support TRIM with USB to SATA devices.
What's in the Box
Included in Package	Instruction Manual
	USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable
Hardware
Interface	USB 3.0
Fan(s)	No
Drive Size	2.5in
Compatible Drive Types	SATA
Chipset ID	ASMedia - ASM1153E
Bus Type	USB 3.0
Environmental
Storage Temperature	-10ﾰC to 70ﾰC (14ﾰF to 158ﾰF)
Operating Temperature	0ﾰC to 60ﾰC (32ﾰF to 140ﾰF)
Humidity	40%-85%RH
Connector(s)
Host Connectors	USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Drive Connectors	SATA Power (15 pin)
	SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle