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StarTech.com USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Adapter Cable for 2.5” SATA Drives - USB-C
£19.37
£23.24 inc. VAT
Low Stock(9)MPN: USB31CSAT3CB
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Key Features
StarTech.com USB C to SATA Adapter
External Hard Drive Connector for 2.5'' SATA Drives
SATA SSD / HDD to USB C Cable (USB31CSAT3CB)
Storage controller
2.5", 3.5"
SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
black
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
If you’ve got a 2.5” SATA drive lying around (SSD or HDD) and you just want an easy way to plug it into a laptop/PC over USB-C, this StarTech adapter cable does the job pretty much as expected. At £19.34 ex-VAT it’s priced like a “use it regularly” tool rather than a luxury bit of kit, and StarTech generally avoids the cheap randomness you sometimes get with no-name USB-SATA leads—so it’s a decent choice for backups, cloning sessions, drive recovery attempts, or just swapping drives between machines without needing a caddy.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your main goal is maximum speed or if you’re expecting it to behave like a purpose-built dock. Many real-world bottlenecks come from the drive itself (especially if it’s an older SATA SSD/HDD), the port on the host, and how well the drive plays with power management—so don’t judge it by “10Gbps” marketing. Also, because it’s a cable-adapter style, it’s not as robust/ergonomic as a proper enclosure for daily heavy use.
**Who should buy:** small IT teams, MSPs, and admin types who need a reliable “plug-and-test” solution for 2.5” SATA drives and want something StarTech-branded that usually just works. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone who frequently handles 3.5” drives, expects dock-like convenience, or needs a more permanent, vibration-friendly storage setup.
Specifications
Performance
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s
Product colourBlack
UASP supportY
CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 55 °C
Weight & dimensions
Width43 mm
Depth508 mm
Height5 mm
Weight29.2 g
Packaging data
Package width195 mm
Package depth220 mm
Package height5 mm
Package weight41 g
Packaging content
ManualY
Technical details
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Other features
Cable length0.5 m
ChipsetASMedia - ASM1351
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