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StarTech.com USB to SATA Adapter Cable - 2.5in and 3.5in Drives - USB 3.1 - 10Gbps - External Hard Drive Cable - Hard Drive Adapter Cable (USB312SAT3)

StarTech.com USB to SATA Adapter Cable - 2.5in and 3.5in Drives - USB 3.1 - 10Gbps - External Hard Drive Cable - Hard Drive Adapter Cable (USB312SAT3)

Q: While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?

This will not work on a 3.5 drive. The USB power supply is 5V. The 2.5 drives only use a 5V power rail, which is why this works on them. 3.5 drives have a 12V power rail, along with the 5V power rail. To run a 3.5 drive, you need an external 12V power supply. There are interfaces that come with it.

Q: USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/UASP ... Great! Is this thing USB 2.0 backward compatible in case I need it that way?

I've been able to use these with SSD's and USB 2.0. Usually laptop HDD's pull too much power to work on 2.0, and I've seen a couple older ones pull too much for 3.0. I work in a computer repair shop where we use these things like crazy, and it often depends on the drive you're using, and whether your USB port is able to push the power it's supposed to be rated for. Feels like a coin flip if you're working with a platter drive, but SSD's do fine.

Q: 2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?

Yes. I had an SSD drive connected to the back of a server's USB 3 port for weeks without issue with no external power adapter.

Q: Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.

I just ran into this issue with a Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSD. The Samsung Magician Software did not see the SSD. There was a suggestion on one of Samsung's support sites (user community) that the bios settings for the HDD controller could be at fault. I checked mine and they were set to RAID (even though I don't have a RAID configuration). The recommended setting is AHCI. I changed it to AHCI (despite the warning that the computer might fail to boot) and rebooted. Rebooted without an issue, but Magician still didn't "recognize" the SSD as a Samsung "compatible" drive. I then downloaded Samsung Data Migration tool, which is really what you need for the cloning. IT WORKED. So as indicated elsewhere, there is some issue with certain combinations of Samsung software and the newer SSD's. I will try to remember to test it with an older USB 2.0 -> SATA adapter I've used in the past without issue. In the end, the cable worked as advertised.

Product ID: 63578410

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Brand
StarTech
Connector type
USB Type A
Cable type
USB
Compatible devices
SSD
Special feature
Data Transfer

⚡10 Gbps USB 3.1 speed

🔄Supports 2.5" & 3.5" SATA drives

🔌Includes external power adapter

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Description

🚀 Unlock your data’s full potential—fast, flexible, and ready to go!

TRUSTED DURABILITY - Backed by StarTech’s 2-year warranty and global reputation for quality.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience up to 70% faster data migration with USB 3.1 10Gbps speeds.
POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT - External power adapter ensures reliable operation for power-hungry 3.5" drives.
PLUG AND PLAY CONVENIENCE - No drivers needed—just connect and start transferring instantly.
UNIVERSAL DRIVE COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly connect both 2.5" SSDs and 3.5" HDDs with one sleek adapter.

The StarTech.com USB312SAT3 adapter cable delivers ultra-fast 10Gbps USB 3.1 connectivity for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives. Designed for professionals who demand quick data migrations, backups, and cloning, it features plug-and-play ease and includes an external power adapter for reliable performance. Compact and lightweight, it’s backed by a 2-year warranty from a trusted global brand.

Specifications

Brand	StarTech
Product Dimensions	8.38 x 1.52 x 1.52 cm; 57 g
Item model number	USB312SAT3
Manufacturer	Startech
Series	USB312SAT3
Colour	Black
Processor Count	1
Voltage	12 Volts
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	57 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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While listed as only for a 2.5 HDD, has anyone tested this on a Desktop 3.5 HDD?

USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/UASP ... Great! Is this thing USB 2.0 backward compatible in case I need it that way?

2.5" drives don't require a power adaptor? All I need is this cable?

Is this compatible with the Samsung Data Migration / Magician tools? They will not detect my drive with the other adapters I own.

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