Sonnet USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter, 5Gbps Data Transfer Rate

SKU: SNTBUSB3SATA

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Sonnet USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter Specifications

  • Form Factor

    Thunderbolt adapter

  • Bus Interface

    10Gbps Thunderbolt

  • External Connectors

    USB 3.0
    eSATA

  • RoHS Compliant

    Yes

  • USB 3.0 Support: Drives Supported

    One (or more with hardware raid enclosure)

  • USB 3.0 Support: Data Transfer Rate

    5Gb/s USB 3.0 data rate
    Up to 350MB/s achievable data bandwidth

  • Standard

    USB Specification v. 3.0/2.0 compatible. Complies with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface)

  • Peripherals Supported

    Supports industry standard USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 peripherals

  • Cables Supported

    USB 3.0 with Standard-A male connector
    USB 2.0 with Standard-A male connector

  • Chipset

    ASMedia

  • Number of Devices Supported

    Up to 31

  • Hot Plug

    Supports hot-pluggable and hot swappable device connection

  • eSATA Support: Drives Supported

    One (or more with hardware raid or port multiplier enclosure)

  • Drive Types Supported

    SATA 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s, and SATA 1.5Gb/s

  • Advanced Functions

    Supports drive hot-swapping under OS X
    Supports ATAPI (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) drives
    Supports port multipliers
    Supports S.M.A.R.T. status data reporting
    Supports Spread Spectrum Clocking for compatibility with all SATA drives and lower EMI emissions

  • eSATA Support: Data Transfer Rate

    Up to 375MB/s achievable data bandwidth

  • Mac Compatibility

    Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
    OS X 10.8.5+
    OS X Yosemite compatible

  • PC Compatibility

    PC with a Thunderbolt 2 port
    Windows 8, 7

  • AHCI Support

    Boot Support: OS X
    Port Multiplier Aware: OS X, Windows 8, 7
    Hot Plug Drive: OS X, Windows 8, 7

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    2.05 x 3.15 x .87" / 52.07 x 80.01 x 22.10mm

  • UPC Code

    732311011092

About Sonnet USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter

Features
Adds Two High-Throughput Interfaces with One Adapter: Connects one 5.0 Gb/s USB 3.0 port and one eSATA port to computers with Thunderbolt ports
10 Gbps Thunderbolt Interface: Enables fast data transfers between drives and computer
Built-in Thunderbolt Cable: Flexible 5" (125 mm) Thunderbolt cable connects directly to your computer or at the end of a Thunderbolt daisy chain
Supports Multi-Drive Enclosures: eSATA port supports drive enclosures with port multipliers; eSATA port and USB port support drive enclosures with hardware RAID controllers
Broad USB 3.0 Device Support & Compatibility: Supports storage, hubs and other USB-IF compliant USB 3.0 devices; compatible with USB 2.0 devices
Boot Support Over eSATA: Supports booting under OS X from drives connected via eSATA
Bus-powered Operation: No AC power adapter required

Add Fast 6Gb/s eSATA and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connectivity to Your Computer With One Adapter
Do you need to connect high-speed USB 3.0 and eSATA devices to your computer Sonnet's USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter provides you a simple, economical way to simultaneously connect one USB 3.0 device plus one eSATA drive or card reader to any Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 2 ports. Featuring 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology, this compact adapter connects directly to your computer or at the end of a Thunderbolt device chain with its built-in Thunderbolt cable to enable fast data transfers between your drives and computer.

USB 3.0 for Fast Performance and Common Connectivity
Most drives available today include USB 3.0 interfaces. Although you can connect them to the USB 2.0 ports on your computer, their performance would be reduced by as much as 85 percent! This useful adapter offers native USB 3.0 support to ensure great performance from the fast drives you connect, enabling data transfers at up to 350 MB/s. Need to connect more than one drive It works with multi-drive enclosures(1) with hardware raid controllers, too. This adapter also supports hubs and other USB 3.0 devices and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices(2). If your computer already has USB 3.0 onboard, this adapter provides another handy port.

Connect USB 3.0 Multi-drive Enclosures

Adds USB 3.0 Port
Connect devices such as external backup drives, hubs and iDevices

Adds 6Gb/s eSATA Port
Connect drives and media readers with eSATA interfaces

eSATA for Extra Speed
Sonnet's USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter is well suited to handle the increased bandwidth requirements of 6Gb/s SSDs through its fast eSATA interface. Capable of transferring files at up to 375 MB/s, this Thunderbolt adapter also supports the latest multi-drive enclosures with hardware raid controllers and older ones with port multipliers, enabling you to access up to five drives(1) through one eSATA cable. The eSATA port allows you to boot from an attached drive under OS X and offers support for media readers with eSATA interfaces such as the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" and 2.5".

Simple to Set Up, Simple to Use
When used with a Mac computer, the USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter requires no setup - the necessary drivers are already installed-just plug it into your computer and it works. When connected to a Windows PC, a simple driver download and installation is all that's required to get you going. This device is bus-powered, so there's no need to connect an AC power adapter, making it perfect for use anywhere. Wherever you use it, the Sonnet USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter is a simple and cost-effective solution that enables you to simultaneously connect your USB 3.0 and eSATA peripherals without hassle.

What's in the box:

  • Sonnet USB 3.0+eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter
  • Documentation
  • Sonnet 1 Year Warranty