StarTech USB to SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and other Dev Boards

Increase the data storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development board, by connecting it directly to a SATA-based drive. Perfect for custom projects and applications, this USB to SATA converter supports all models of Raspberry Pi as well as other development boards. Add data storage and enhanced capabilities to your development board This convenient USB 2.0 SATA converter lets you overcome data storage limitations by enabling you to connect a SATA drive or SATA optical drive through your boardﾒs USB-A port. This enables you to access a wide variety of storage formats including solid-state drives or hard drives, DVD-ROM drives or CD-ROM drives. A convenient integrated solution The USB to SATA converter integrates seamlessly with your existing development board. Itﾒs the perfect addition for development-board based applications such as surveillance, media players and servers, digital signage and IoT/automation solutions. Easy to install Compatible with SATA I, SATA II and SATA III drives, the converter is easy to install, and doesnﾒt require any device driver installation. It comes with a USB cable and all mounting accessories, including standoffs, so integrating it with your Raspberry Pi is fast and easy. StarTech.com provides industry-leading support to get you up and running quickly. The PIB2S31 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Packaging Information
Package Width	14.3 cm [5.6 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	70.4 g [2.5 oz]
Performance
ATAPI Support	Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	480 Mbps
MTBF	6,481,043 hrs
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
	USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s
Physical Characteristics
Color	Red
Product Height	1.1 cm [0.4 in]
Product Length	66 mm [2.6 in]
Product Width	23 mm [0.9 in]
Weight of Product	7.6 g [0.3 oz]
Packaging Information
Package Length	17.8 cm [7 in]
Package Height	32 mm [1.3 in]
Hardware
Number of Drives	1
Interface	USB 2.0
Compatible Drive Types	SATA
Chipset ID	Renesas/NEC - ﾵPD720231A
Bus Type	USB 2.0
Environmental
Storage Temperature	-25ﾰC to 70ﾰC (-13ﾰF to 158ﾰF)
Operating Temperature	5ﾰC to 50ﾰC (41ﾰF to 122ﾰF)
Humidity	15% ~ 90% RH
Connector(s)
Host Connectors	USB Micro-B (5 pin)
Drive Connectors	7 pin SATA Data Plug
Power
Power Source	USB-Powered
Software
OS Compatibility	OS independent; No software or drivers required
What's in the Box
Included in Package	nuts
	quick-start guide
	screws
	standoffs
	USB to SATA converter
	USB-A to Micro-B cable