Descriptions

This USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive or solid state drive to your computer through an available USB 3  port. 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, cable-style adapter makes it easy to swap between hard drives without having to install your drives in an enclosure, and features a light-weight design with no external power required, for easy storage in a laptop bag or carrying case.

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.

Applications

Take advantage of USB 3.0-enabled laptops or desktops with UASP for faster transfer speeds
Create an external storage solution on the go, for desktops, laptops or Ultrabook™ computers
Access any 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive from any USB enabled computer, for data migration or drive cloning
Back up important data to an external storage device
Retrieve data from an old SATA drive
Use with an SSD drive to externally upgrade your laptop hard drive via USB 3.0

Hardware Specs:

Bus Type: USB 3.0 Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate): SATA
Drive Size: 2.5in
Fan(s): No
Interface: USB 3.0
Number of Drives: 1

Performance

Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 2TB 5900 RPM hard drives
Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s  | SATA III (6 Gbps)
UASP Support: Yes
Connector(s): 
Drive Connectors 1 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
Software/OS Compatibility: Windows XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) 
Mac OS X, Linux

Special Notes / Requirements

Note - Cable will work only with 2.5" SATA drives; 3.5"/5.25" drives are not supported
Physical Characteristics: 
Product Height 0.4 in [9 mm]
Product Weight 1.4 oz [41 g]
Product Width 1.9 in [49 mm]
Environmental
Humidity 40%-85%RH
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)

Includes:

1 x USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" HDD Adapter Cable