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product_id: 22519908
title: "StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer"
brand: "startech"
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# 10Gbps blazing transfer speed Ultra-portable, fits in any laptop bag Bus-powered, no external power needed StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** S/.135
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock ultra-fast storage access anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech SATA to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps to 2.5in SATA I II III Hard Drive Adapter, External Converter for SSD or HDD Data Transfer by startech
- **How much does it cost?** S/.135 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Durable:** Slim, lightweight black design slips easily into your laptop bag without adding bulk.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds for seamless data migration and backups.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect your 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD and get to work instantly.
- • **Power-Free Portability:** Bus-powered design means zero extra cables or adapters—perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS for ultimate flexibility.

## Overview

The StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter is a sleek, bus-powered cable that connects 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs to USB-C ports, delivering up to 10Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.1 Gen 2. Its plug-and-play, driverless design supports multiple operating systems, making it an essential tool for fast, portable data access and backups without the need for external power or bulky enclosures.

## Description

This USB C to SATA adapter lets you use the USB Type C port on your laptop to connect directly to a 2.5" solid-state drive or hard drive and access it through ultra-fast USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (10Gbps). It's fast and easy to connect to your SATA drives, with no additional accessories required. Ultra-Portable With No External Power Required Quickly access your valuable data, wherever you go, using this cable-style laptop hard drive adapter. It's USB powered, so there's no external adapter required. Plus, it features a compact lightweight design, so you can easily it tuck inside your laptop bag or carrying case. Convenient Drive Access The USB 3.1 Type C to SATA adapter lets you swap HDDs or SSDs without having to install your drives into an enclosure. You can copy or retrieve data from a 2.5" SSD or HDD quickly. It gives you easy access to your drive for data migrations, drive cloning and data backup applications, with the fast performance of USB 3.1 Gen 2. Connect Easily The integrated, easy-to-use USB Type-C connector on the external hard drive connector is small and reversible, which makes for easier insertions. You can connect the plug with either side facing up, which means less risk of damaging your ports, and less frustration. Harness the Speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 The hard drive data transfer cable is USB 3.1 Gen 2 and gives you greater bandwidth and speed with file transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps. It lets you leverage the high performance of the latest SSDs and hard drives, while alleviating bottlenecks in your data transfers. The USB Type C to SATA adapter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

## Features

- QUICKLY ACCESS A 2.5" SATA SSD OR HDD: Connect to a 2.5in SATA SSD (solid state drive) or HDD (hard disk drive) to add storage, perform backups, create disk images, recover data, and transfer content to your laptop; Not Compatible with 3.5in drives
- COMPATIBILITY: This bus-powered adapter is compatible with 2.5in drives; 3.5in drives require a dedicated power connection; For an adapter that supports 3.5in drives, please see our USB31C2SAT3
- FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS: The SATA hard drive adapter cable lets users experience enhanced performance and super-fast data transfer speeds with support for USB 10Gbps and UASP
- CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB C adapter cable is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required
- SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you conveniently swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure, just plug and play into a USB-C host system; No driver-install required; OS-Independent

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | StarTech |
| Connector Type | Sata/Usb |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Compatible Devices | 2.5-inch HDD and SSD, Laptop, Personal Computers with USB port |
| Special Feature | 5Gbps transfers for files, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support |
| Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models |
| Recommended Uses For Product | transferring data |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Shape | Round |
| Number of Pins | 24 |
| Frequency | 10 GHz |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Model Name | USB31CSAT3CB |
| Specification Met | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| UPC | 065030863032 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030863032 |
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
| Item model number | USB31CSAT3CB |
| Item Weight | 1.03 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 20 x 1.7 x 0.2 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 20 x 1.7 x 0.2 inches |
| ASIN | B0133F30R8 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 27, 2015 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Connector Type:** Sata/Usb
- **Cable Type:** USB
- **Compatible Devices:** 2.5-inch HDD and SSD, Laptop, Personal Computers with USB port
- **Special Feature:** 5Gbps transfers for files, Driverless, Universal Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Hot-swap, Plug and Play, UASP Support

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works everytime with fast speeds regardless of the device format.
*by W***Y on June 26, 2025*

This was purchased to replace an intermittent no-name cable. I've always had good experiences with Startech branded items and this didn't disappoint. I've used it with Windows and Linux (NTFS and ext4 formats respectively) and various HDDs and SSD, always recognized and functional. While this doesn't have LEDs to indicate activity, it works great and fits tight. I don't have data transfer rates to determine if its truly USB 3.0 speeds, but I perceive that it is indeed fast...faster than other 2.0 external drives I've used. A great buy and versatile!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, but works well.
*by R***K on July 18, 2025*

Inexpensive, lightweight, simple, and works.I found that most of the docking stations for SSDs were hard to use, because the connection was recessed inside a casing, and they also wanted to fit larger form factors, so the socket didn't guide the drive in well.Just having the simple connector was a lot easier and more convenient.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great, exceptional tech support, check your SSD's software and system bios settings
*by A***B on August 17, 2018*

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/softwareDell Precision M4500 (circa 2011) i7 chipsetWin 7 PRO, 64 bit-> cloning to Samsung 500 Gb 860 EVO SSDusing Samsung Data Migration software (not Samsung Magician)

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