StarTech 19.7" USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Adapter Cable

2023-11-17T19:00:00

This adaptor reports the disk model as ASImedia, rather than the actual drive that is attached. This is a disadvantage when attempting to clone drives. For example Acronis True Image for Crucial will not run unless it detects a Crucial drive attached. This adaptor is not useful for my application.

PeterAB

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2022-06-01T08:52:48

Transferred footage as quick as If not a little faster than I thought. I am quite pleased with it

Jack W.

2021-12-09T19:00:00

Remember this is at theoretical maximum a 5 Gbps spec cable. That being said I have tested it with multiple times on multiple ports of a TP-Link hub using AJA System Lite saw Writes at 416MB/s and Reads @ 433MB/s.

RobN

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2021-10-28T20:00:00

I received this adapter a few weeks back, but had to wait for the SSD to arrive. So a couple of days ago the SSD, a kingston A400 240 GB, arrived and I hooked it up to my Raspberry Pi 400, using the USB3S2SAT3CB. It's working like a charm from the start and reaches very satisfying data transfer rates. So all in all I'm very happy with this product, also because it supports UASP. The only thing I'm not sure of is the working of TRIM through this adapter. My OS reports that, if TRIM is supported, it's not enabled, but that can also be an issue of the Kingston. But as said before, very happy with this product!

AdK0902

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2021-08-12T20:00:00

thought there was software to load, tedh support chat informed me there is no need, also helped with the main issue, great company

2far

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2021-07-30T10:18:38

Extremely easy to use and small. Perfect for connecting SSD drives.

STAN S.

2021-01-13T07:24:08

This product is very straight forward and easy to use

NEIL N.

2020-10-11T20:00:00

Works very well with my Kingston SSD's. Speeds are up there and the reliability is solid. I would certainly recommend for Raspberry Pi at well.

alevans51

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2020-09-17T20:00:00

i bought this cable last year to recover some files from a laptop hdd. the cable works perfectly, with no issues whatsoever. i couldn't be happier with this product. i plan to use it for another 2.5" hdd that i'll be using as an external hdd.

jeff h.

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2020-08-11T20:00:00

One of the best USB3.0 to SATA3 cables out there, It works faultlessly with SATA-3 SSDs and 2.5in mechanical drives but I would not expect it to work with 3.5in drives due to the limited power available from a single USB 3.0 port. This cable is one of the few that supports trimming SSDs over USB 3.0. If using fstrim with Linux, a udev rule may be needed. Instructions on how to do this are on the web.

lucan

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2020-07-31T13:13:17

If you have a collection of drives sitting in the drawer, this handy cable will allow speedy access. Worked instantly with the solid state drive in the attached photo. Also worked on an old, 2.5" laptop drive that only needs 5VDC. I also appreciate the reusable zip-top bag to keep it stored. Will NOT power a 3.5" rotating drive; no 12 VDC for the motor.

GERALD P.

2020-07-28T20:00:00

I have a few of these to connect Samsung SSDs to my Raspberry Pi4's. Since these can boot from a USB3 connected device, I have no SDcards in use at all. I am getting reads around 350MB/s and thats just amazing. Stay away from BOT USB2SATA adapters as the throughput isn't the only issue, also the response time is worse.

Dr O.

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2020-05-03T20:00:00

At first it did not show a drive in windows explorer. I was thinking of writing a bad review, but then I opened Computer Manager/Disk Administration, turned out that the main volume on the drive did not have a partition

jack27

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2020-03-28T20:00:00

I bought this months ago, tried on numerous computers, it does absolutely nothing. Unable to find effective help online, so I assume it just is a piece of junk I wasted money on.

LEDwards

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2020-02-01T19:00:00

PC does not detect the cable connected Samsung 860 QVO SSD thru USB 3.0. It is a junk

just

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2019-12-21T19:00:00

No where in the description of this product do they say the adapter doesn't supply the power needed to make the transfer of files work from one device to another. This is an April Fools Day product. Here, I'll sell you this and pocket your money, leaving you empty handed. Wasn't that fun? NOT! Stay as far away from this product as you can!!!!!

Chris C.

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2019-04-27T20:00:00

I have many CP with various operating systems, both my SATA are 700mA, none is recognized anyplace.

Vio54321

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2019-03-19T03:56:57

Works like a charm and very much needed piece of equipment

Joseph T.

2018-12-11T13:07:01

easy to use plug and play had my old 200gb hard drive transferred to a 3T with easy. took a lil while. but all in all !!! AMAZING PRICE AND PRODUCT !

ROBINSON M.

2018-10-19T04:22:07

This was my first purchase and did it based upon description that it would work with a internal 3.5 hard drive ... adapter fits but you have to also have a cable to power the drive ... literature with cable implies this cable is for laptop drives not a desktop internal drive .... cable looks to be good quality but does not fit my need ,... not sure if I can get a power source without opening computer case or may have to get external case with power and adapter ...

philip s.

2018-07-08T08:55:29

.My StarTech 19.7" USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Adapter Cable works just like it should. I had an old computer that didn't work any more so I took out the hard drive. With the StarTech Adapter Cable I was able to retrieve the data I wanted.

Jack N.

2018-02-27T19:00:00

While current requirements of drive are met by USB3 port, cable still did not work even with multiple computers.

thisproductsucks

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2018-01-25T19:00:00

This is a product that is good value. I am a rookie and it was my first attempt at changing my HD’s to ssd. Worked like a charm and is not hard to use.

Amateur

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2017-12-20T19:00:00

The USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive adapter cable w/UASP - SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD / HDD works with my Windows laptop but it seemed like I needed a USB 3.0 port to provide enough power because when plugged into a USB 2.0 it would not light up. No special software or drivers required - the hard drive showed up as another drive when I looked at My Computer. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

sgto416

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2017-11-20T19:00:00

Plugged into Windows, Linux, and Macbook. On the Macbook I went through a USB-C to USB-A hub, and got full speed. Tried on an older Lenovo laptop (USB2.0) and the port didn't provide enough power. The cable is sturdy without being too stiff, and is "just right" as to length (in my opinion). Cable-to-connector junctions are solid and reinforced with extra plastic (almost like an RJ-45 boot). The drive-side connector is really beefed up, compared to some of the other USB-to-SATA adapters I've tried. So I think this one would last much longer than they did. No drivers, no extras, nothing else needed. It just works, and at full speed. Definitely going in the "repair bag". I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

Nick74

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2017-11-11T19:00:00

Love this product. I have found this to be an extremely handy adapter/cable to have around. I find I am always hooking up different drives with my work in IT and I find that this is small and easy to take with me. The product works fantastic and I have had no issues at all. I would highly recommend this adapter. I received this product in exchanged for an Unbiased review.

macphot1970

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2017-11-09T19:00:00

The Hard Drive Adapter has replaced the need for much larger equipment and is more portable and easier to use for single drive data transfer. The quality cable and connections will last for years to come. “I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.”

tolovinlife1

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2017-11-06T19:00:00

I have tested this SATA to USB cable using several different SATA disks including regular 2.5" spinning disks and 2.5" SSD disks. The cable comes in zip lock bag with a little instruction book. The cable is very strong feeling and has a good amount of flex. The cable is long enough that I can connect it to a USB port on the bottom of my normal size PC tower and have the other end with the drive sit on top of the tower. The SATA end of the cable has 4 tiny pin holes in it which on close inspections with a drive connected, one of them has an LED in it. The LED stays lit to indicate that it is working and then flashes for disk activity. When connected, the computer detected the cable and attached drive very quickly. Transferring data to the drive was very quick and consistent in speed throughout the process. I have confirmed that this cable only works with 2.5" drives as the product describes. I guess USB just doesn't have enough power for full size 3.5" drives, which isn't a flaw of the product but larger hard drives. Great simple cable to get data from 2.5" drives. Instant portable hard drive cable or help in recovery of files laptop/SSD hard drives. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

NickD_CA30

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2017-10-19T20:00:00

This cable is super simple to use and provides a great way to connect a failing hard drive via USB to another computer to salvage the data. Just plug it in and it works.

Starr

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2017-09-22T20:00:00

I used this to back up my operating system onto an external HDD which it did rather quickly. I used it a couple more times to back up other programs with no problems, the HDD was recognized as soon as I plugged the cable in. Of course today I need to get software off the backup drive and the cable is dead, the HDD is fine. Won't buy again.

Jimbodel

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