StarTech SATA to USB Adapter, USB 5Gbps, 2.5in SATA III (USB3S2SAT3CB)

As the headline suggests, the cable is fine, check elsewhere if you run into an issue. And please, folks, this connects to a single USB port. USB power is limited to 500mA (USB 2.0) and 900mA (USB 3.0). You can't power a 3.5" HDD or an older 2.5" HDD with this cable, it's not the cable it is your computer's USB port. I've purchased several Startech products over the past several years. I like the quality and no-nonsense presentation. This cable has the added benefit over an older USB-SATA cable setup I had, in that it has 2 little led's to indicate data access (like on your computer). I bought this cable at the same time I purchased a new Samsung 500Gb 860 EVO SSD. I've done the laptop HDD to SSD clone process 6+ times. In the past, I've used a different USB-SATA cable and Samsung SSD's without a hitch. I like the the Samsung's because they're good and the cloning software is rock solid and a no brainer. When I hooked things up and used the latest version of Samsung's software, I had an issue with the software not recognizing the new SSD. Hmm, bad cable? bad SSD? I tried a different older SSD I had pulled from an earlier laptop upgrade and I could see it no problem in Win 10 explorer. Still nothing with the new SSD. So in one of the reviews of this product I saw the Startech tech support phone line. Lo and behold it (the number) worked and I was talking to an actual human tech support person in less than 3 minutes. Folks this is an $11 cable, I am impressed with this level of tech support. The tech person suggested I try to format it with drive manager in windows, which I did, while he was on the phone no less, and yes, I could format it and I could then see it in file manager and read/write files to the new SSD, so it is really, really unlikely to be the cable or a dud SSD, that leaves the Samsung software. This one phone call was really helpful and saved me from sending back the cable and the SSD as it would have been difficult to tell which was the culprit (neither in this case). I then did the old Google search and found the Samsung Magician software has a reputation for not seeing some of the newer versions of their SSDs. Further reading suggested that their Data Migration tool (which you use for cloning) didn't have the problem. After downloading the Data Migration software, I was able to see the new Samsung SSD and do the cloning. I really can't stress how big a time saver the support I got from Startech was. It wasn't their knowledge of Samsung's issues, but at least how to get to that point where I could establish it wasn't the SSD or cable that was the issue. Kudos to Startech and their tech support! One issue that was mentioned in the various support posts on the Samsung site (but I suspect is relevant to other newer SSDs), is you may want to check your bios setting for the HDD controller (SATA), mine was set to RAID, but the preferred is AHCI. I can't say whether this was part of the issue or not, but something to keep in mind. Hardware/software Dell Precision M4500 (circa 2011) i7 chipset Win 7 PRO, 64 bit -> cloning to Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSD using Samsung Data Migration software (not Samsung Magician)

My parents experienced a hardware failure with their old PC, so I decided to get them an Intel NUC (the one that only has M.2 storage). Usually I'd just hook up the old HD/SSD to a spare SATA port and transfer the data, but that wasn't going to be an option this time. I found an old 2.5/3.5" HDD dock, but it was only USB 2.0. A quick search yielded this item, supporting USB 3.0 AND available Prime 1-day! Packaging/Appearance There isn't much to the item, as it's only a cable... USB-A on one end, and SATA+SATA power on the other. It resembles a SAS connection, but it's not quite the same. The build quality seems adequate, and there didn't appear to be any fit or finish issues. Installation/Use There isn't a lot that can go wrong with a product like this... it either works, or it doesn't. As long as you stay under the current limits of a USB 3.x port (assuming you have it hooked up to a USB 3.x port), you should be fine. Please note that the device itself takes some power, so you'll want to factor that in. Generally speaking, you're fine for all SSDs, and all but a few edge case 2.5" magnetic HDDs. While this type of thing isn't meant to be used as a full-time storage interface, it performs ok. Ultimately you're limited by the USB interface - while the bus bandwidth is technically greater than 6Gbit/s SATA, you will find that the performance is significantly lower. I ran some ATTO benches to check SATA vs. USB->SATA, and it bore this out. Regardless, it's still fast... in my case, I was able to transfer about 240GB to the new PC in about 5 minutes. Large numbers of small files are a weak spot. I've used this without issue in Windows 10, Server 2016, and Linux. Depending on your BIOS you can even boot from it (though I'm not sure why you'd want to do that). Conclusion I regard a device like this as cheap insurance, since you never know when you'll need to recover some data. I would think that a normal use case might be transferring data from a laptop HDD to another laptop. I definitely think anyone who's considering this item should get one.

Worked great for me. No issues, no complaints. I got this to clone the old HDD drive in an almost 10-year-old laptop to a newer, much faster SSD. Super easy to use; my first time doing the whole drive cloning thing so I was a little nervous but the whole process went very well. I ended up using the old HDD as an external drive and storage device, running it straight off this cable for a few weeks until I got around to buying an enclosure that came with a cord of its own. Great item. Price is right. Works well. Recommended.

Fast and Reliable Way to Access Drives This StarTech SATA to USB 3.0 cable turned out to be a real problem-solver for me. I had a couple of older 2.5" SSDs and HDDs sitting around from previous laptop upgrades, and this adapter made it incredibly easy to plug them into my computer and pull data off quickly. Setup couldn’t be simpler—just connect the drive, plug in the USB, and it’s ready to go without any extra drivers. Performance-wise, I was impressed. Transfers felt fast, with the USB 3.0 keeping things smooth even for larger files. I tested it on both an SSD and a traditional spinning hard drive, and in both cases, it was stable without disconnects or lag. The compact design is another plus—it doesn’t take up much space in a drawer or bag, so it’s easy to keep handy for whenever you need it. A couple of small notes: this only works with 2.5” drives (not the larger 3.5” desktop ones), and since it’s a cable rather than an enclosure, the drive is left exposed while in use. That’s fine for quick jobs, but if you’re planning to keep a drive connected all the time, an enclosure might be a better fit. Bottom line: A reliable, convenient tool for quick drive access and data recovery—definitely worth having in any tech toolkit.

StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive... Sold by STARTECH.COM This Sata drive adaptor is packaged in a plastic bag and shipped in a bubble wrap bag. It is brand new and in good visual condition. Made of mostly molded rubber and plastic. I have not had good luck with these kinds of adapters and when I tried to use this on my drive, it did not work. Do consider the other reviews as this may be a problem on my side but there is really nothing that I can do or change, it is simply plug and play. I cannot tell you why it did not, or why it should have worked. I did not receive anything for my review of this device. 170128 0015 -- UPDATE May 31, 2017 -- I had placed this adapter in the bag and forgot about it until I was working on a computer and had a drive problem come up. All my enclosures were in use so I took the adapter out and plugged it in. It worked perfectly. My earlier review did not respond positively and I can't tell you why there might have been a problem, perhaps one of the drives I tried to run. But this spun up the hdd and accessed the information with no problems at all. I have changed the rating to a 4. This is most convenient for those fast fixes. AGAIN, I did not receive anything for this unbiased review. 170531 2303 Update 05/21/2019 Since my last positive review, this adaptor has been in use constantly, and is still operating as needed. Some have suggested they only last so long. My thought is maybe a pin bent or a wire broke in their adaptor kit. I use this on many drives in normal practice, and I treat it more gentle because I don't want to break or bend anything. It has always worked and is still working. Recently it has been connected to the computer and spins up the drive for access everytime I turn on the computer. Absolutely works as described. -- I use a LENOVO ThinkCentre M91P desk top, I have several and this adapter works on all of them. Works for me... 190521 2142

Well, I purchased this when my Dell Inspiron 1440 crashed. Saw a Youtube video on how to retrieve files from a crashed hard drive and this cable was mentioned as instrumental. So ordered it from Amazon.... two days later I removed my old hard drive that had crashed and used this USB cable to retrieve important files from that hard drive. I even purchased a new hard drive via Amazon (larger one that was compatible for only $38) and installed it myself in process, and I'm by no means am I any form of IT tech! I had another laptop so used it when attaching this cable to the old hard drive (it actually has a place on side of the hard drive to plug it in and makes it technically an external drive..... I hooked up this cable to the crashed hard drive and then plugged it into my working laptop and it did enable me to extract all my important files and pictures from the crashed hard drive). I then saved these files to a flash drive that I also plugged in to my working laptop. This worked perfectly and this computer is now working great! Oh, once I plugged in the hard drive with this cable I then clicked on the Start; then Devices/Printers; and it was there that I saw my new device noted and upon clicking on that device, I was able to open/find all my files easily even though it had technically crashed. My working laptop hard drive was able to technically open/access from the other attached hard drive! This definitely saved me a lot of money too. Oh, I started working on this 'project' around 8pm and finished by 1am (that's taking care of everything including downloading all the factory disks to make the new hard drive run properly.... so you do have to stick to this in terms of setting up a brand new hard drive to dump all your programs and files back into it). BUT in all it was well worth the time and effort as it saved me a bundle. It's like I have a new computer now too! So much faster. Of course it's always a good idea to back up files ...unfortunately I hadn't in almost a year and so lots o f new pictures and important docs were technically lost.ugh... so this did save my day! Note: You should definitely check out YouTube videos on how to remove the hard drive from any computer/laptop for specifics.... For this laptop it was very easy - just took removing two screws and it slides right out. Definitely recommend this cable if it is something you need for this sort of thing. Hope this helps.

The factory original HDD on my Dell Inspiron 5559 laptop (circa 2017) was limping along with 3+ minute boot times and occasional error messages. The machine itself is fine (previously upgraded RAM from 8 to 16mb) so rather than drop a bunch of coin on a new machine, decided to try the upgrade route. Watched a thousand YouTube videos to get ready. Got a 960gb Kingston A400 SDD. Needed a way to connect it to the laptop to clone from the failing HDD. This StarTech cable did the job in a no nonsense, budget friendly way. Used the USB3.0 to 2.5 SATA cable (data + power). Both ends made solid, trouble free connections. The cable and connector moldings seem well made with no obvious flaws or defects. Used a free trial version of Macrium Reflect X software to perform the clone. Everything – including this cable – worked flawlessly. For less than $60 total (the SDD + this cable) was able to give my laptop a new lease on life. Saved hundreds over taking it to a shop or purchasing a new laptop. Will hold on to this cable for the next time.

This review is for: StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (USB3S2SAT3CB) -- byStarTech.com ===================================== BOTTOM LINE These adapters are a great tool to have around, for inspecting old drives, cloning drives (done that), etc. If you think you might need one of these, you probably do. They're one of those things you don't think about until you need them and then they're invaluable. PEERING INTO THE PAST Over the course of many years I accumulated a stack of 2.5" SATA drives from old laptops that died or were retired due to reasons other than drive failure. I was pretty sure I had moved all of my files off of the drives but of course I didn't record that anywhere. So I bought this USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA adapter hoping to peer into the past. And it worked flawlessly on my Windows 10 machine. Plugged a drive into the SATA end and plugged the USB connector into my Win 10 computer and it was instantly recognized. Turns out there actually were some files on those drives I hadn't backed up or moved before pulling them. And then I thought why not buy several adapters and let the Windows Storage Spaces Tool combine them and treat them as one drive? That's been on my mind for a while now but if you've shopped for SSD's lately, you've probably noticed how inexpensive they are now. So that leaves me with a stack of 2.5" mechanical drives. Maybe somebody on FreeCycle can use them. AM I HAPPY WITH THIS ADAPTER? I'm very happy with this cable and absolutely recommend them. If your computer(s) have 2.5" drives, and you are the designated Support person - you should have one of these cables, IMHO.

Works perfectly for boot drive on Rasperry pi400, but I also use it with my PC to transfer disks between computers etc - solid and reliable, high-quality adaptor

In gebruik om een ssd aan een Raspberry Pi (4B) aan te sluiten. Doet prima zijn werk. De kabel is wel nogal stijf zodat het soms wat onhandig is om een bocht te maken zoals je wil.

同じ様なSATA USB 3.0のやっすい変換ケーブルを買って使った所一か月持たずSSDを認識しなくなったのでこちらを購入し三か月ほど使っていますが特に問題なく使えているので助かっています。 やはり安い物は安いなりの理由があるんですね・・・

Ottimo adattatore funziona alla perfezione

Good quality and as described.