2.5 SATA III to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable - 30cm long

This awesome 2.5-inch SATA III to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable enables you to connect a standard 2.5-inch hard drive (either HDD or SSD) to your computer. SATA III is like a super - charged energy drink for data, allowing you to backup files at a data rate of up to 6Gbps. It's an ideal choice for expanding storage on single - board computers such as Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone. Just plug the drive into the SATA data/power port on one end and the USB on the other. For the fastest data transfers, use USB 3 ports, though USB 2 ports work well too. USB ports usually supply about 1A of current, so it's great for SSDs or laptop drives with low power requirements. This cable is also featured in the 'Pi SSD Media Server' learn guide by Pedro and Noé Ruiz. If you're keen on building your own media server with a Raspberry Pi 4 and an external SSD, check it out. You can stream live TV and movies with Plex via the Chromium web browser or install other network drive/streaming software on this Pi - based server. Note that the hard drive is not included.

Using this cable is a breeze. First, locate the SATA data and power port on your 2.5 - inch hard drive (HDD or SSD). Plug one end of the cable into these ports. Then, connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. For the fastest data transfer speeds, try to use a USB 3 port, but if you only have USB 2 ports, it will still work. Remember, this cable works best with SSD drives or laptop drives that don't need a lot of power because USB ports usually give about 1A of current. If you're using it with a single - board computer like a Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone, you can add a huge amount of storage. As for maintenance, keep the cable away from sharp objects and excessive heat. If it gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a dry cloth. And don't forget, the hard drive itself is not included with this cable.