SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free

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SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free
SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free
SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free
SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free
SATA to USB 3.0 Cable for 2.5-Inch Drive, Driver-Free
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TypeComputer Accessories > Storage Adapters & Cables
Computer endUSB 3.0 Type-A plug
Drive endBlue 22-pin SATA connector
Pin layout7-pin data and 15-pin power
InterfaceSATA III to USB 3.0
Supported drives2.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD
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Reach a loose 2.5-inch drive without opening your laptop or buying a case. Plug the USB 3.0 end into your computer, connect the blue SATA end to the drive, and the blue LEDs show when files are ready to copy. No drivers to install.

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Reach a loose 2.5-inch drive without opening your laptop or buying a case. Plug the USB 3.0 end into your computer, connect the blue SATA end to the drive, and the blue LEDs show when files are ready to copy. No drivers to install.

Driver-free plug-and-play access to 2.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD drives over USB 3.0

Solves
  • need to open a laptop or desktop to access a internal 2.5-inch drive
  • drive needs special drivers or software to connect
  • need for an extra enclosure to read or back up a bare SATA drive

Reach a bare 2.5-inch drive without opening your computer

Your old laptop drive is sitting loose in a drawer, and the file you need is on it. Plug it in over USB 3.0 and copy what you need to your desk, with no driver and no case.

Driver-free access with no setup

  • Plug in, no driver needed

    The cable is plug and play. Connect the USB 3.0 end to a laptop or desktop, then connect the SATA end to the drive. There is no installer to run and no utility to find, so you can start copying files in the same sitting.

  • Blue LEDs show what's happening

    A blue Power LED tells you the drive is getting power. A blue Access LED tells you the drive is being read or written. Watch the Access light before you unplug, and you will never guess whether a copy is still running.

  • Built for bare drives

    The blue 22-pin SATA end connects straight to a 2.5-inch HDD or SSD. You do not need an enclosure or a dock for a single drive. The cable fits the drives you already have in a drawer, from an old laptop or a spare desktop.

Three steps from drawer to desktop

  1. 1
    Connect the USB 3.0 plug

    Plug the Type-A USB 3.0 end into a laptop or desktop port. The cable also works on USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports, though USB 3.0 is the faster choice.

  2. 2
    Attach the 22-pin SATA end

    Line up the blue connector with a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD and press gently until it seats fully. It should slide in with light pressure.

  3. 3
    Watch the blue LEDs

    The blue Power LED lights once the drive has power. The Access LED blinks while files are read or written. When it stops blinking, the transfer is done.

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Characteristics

Main
TypeComputer Accessories > Storage Adapters & Cables
Details
Computer endUSB 3.0 Type-A plug
Drive endBlue 22-pin SATA connector
Pin layout7-pin data and 15-pin power
InterfaceSATA III to USB 3.0
Supported drives2.5-inch SATA HDD and SSD
Not supported3.5-inch drives
Backward compatibilityUSB 2.0 and USB 1.1
Status indicatorsBlue Access and Power LEDs
Driver requirementNone, driver-free

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Questions and answers

Will it work on my laptop without installing any drivers?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The cable is driver-free. Plug the USB 3.0 end into the laptop or desktop, connect the SATA end to the drive, and the drive shows up as storage. Nothing needs to be installed first.

Does it read 3.5-inch drives too?
w
Wanelo · seller

No. The cable is built for 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. A 3.5-inch drive will not seat on the connector, so use a dock or enclosure for those.

Is it safe to connect a drive that may be failing?
w
Wanelo · seller

Connect it when you need the files, and copy the most important ones first. Wait for the blue Access LED to stop blinking, then eject the drive in your system before you unplug it.

How does this compare with a full USB enclosure?
w
Wanelo · seller

An enclosure adds a case and a second cost, and opening a laptop costs you an afternoon. For a one-time file pull, this cable skips both. If you connect the same drive every week, a fixed enclosure may suit you better.

Does it work on an older USB 2.0 port?
w
Wanelo · seller

Yes. The cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. Use a USB 3.0 port when you can, since it moves large folders faster.

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