Simplecom SA236 USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable with Power Supply – 5Gbps, 2.5-Inch & 3.5-Inch HDD SSD Support, UASP

Access and transfer data from your hard drives and solid-state drives with the Simplecom SA236 USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable. Designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, this convenient adapter connects storage drives directly to your computer without installing them inside an enclosure or PC tower. Its USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, while the included external power adapter provides the additional power required for 3.5-inch desktop hard drives.

Key Features & Benefits

• 2.5-Inch and 3.5-Inch Drive Support: Connect compatible SATA hard drives and solid-state drives using one convenient adapter.
• USB 3.0 High-Speed Connection: Supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps through USB 3.2 Gen 1.
• External Power Supply: Includes a power adapter to operate 3.5-inch desktop SATA hard drives.
• Wide SATA Compatibility: Supports SATA I, SATA II and SATA III HDDs and SSDs.
• UASP Support: Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol for improved transfer performance with compatible hardware and operating systems.
• Plug and Play: Connect compatible drives without installing additional drivers on supported systems.
• Hot-Swappable Design: Makes it convenient to connect and swap compatible drives.
• LED Indicators: Built-in LED light indicates power and drive activity status.
• USB Backward Compatibility: Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports.
• Portable Cable-Style Design: Lightweight construction makes it convenient for everyday storage access and data management.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Simplecom
• Model: SA236
• Product Type: USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable
• Host Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• SATA Connector: 15+7-pin SATA
• Maximum USB Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps
• Supported Drives: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs
• SATA Standards: SATA I, SATA II and SATA III
• UASP Support: Yes
• Power Input: DC 12V / 2A
• USB Cable Length: 35cm
• Main Material: ABS Plastic
• Adapter Weight: 45g (without power adapter)
• Operating System Support: Windows XP and above (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS 10.4 and above

Product Uses

Ideal for accessing files from internal hard drives, transferring data between storage devices, backing up important files, migrating data to a new drive and retrieving information from old computers. It is also useful for technicians and computer users who regularly connect and test SATA drives.

Package Includes

• 1 x Simplecom SA236 USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter
• 1 x AC Power Adapter
• 1 x User Manual

Compatibility & Important Notes

• The included external power adapter is required for compatible 3.5-inch desktop hard drives.
• Compatible 2.5-inch drives can be connected using the adapter; power requirements may vary by drive.
• Maximum transfer speeds depend on the connected drive, USB port, computer and operating system.
• UASP performance benefits require compatible hardware and software.
• This adapter supports SATA drives, not IDE, M.2 NVMe or M.2 SATA SSDs.
• Hard drives and SSDs are not included.