StarTech.com USB3S2ESATA3 Adapter Cable - 3ft eSATA Hard Drive to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable - SATA 6 Gbps

This StarTech USB3S2ESATA3 adapter cable is eSATA interface compliant with SATA revisions to ensure the best possible performance. The black, 3-ft (91.4cm) eSATA to USB 3.0 cable can perform eSATA data transfer at speeds of up to 6Gbps for devices with USB 3.0 ports.

Use the eSATA to USB 3.0 Cable Right out of the Box

This laptop adapter cable is compatible with a variety of external SATA devices such as HDDs, SSDs and ODDs. Connect external storage drives or DVD-RW/CD-RW drives with the eSATA to USB 3.0 cable, and begin data transfer right away. Use SATA and eSATA cables for quick connections to devices. While SATA cables may require drivers, this eSATA to USB 3.0 converter is plug-and-play ready and hot swap compatible. This means there is no need to restart connected devices after installing the cable, and no driver is required.

Cross-Compatibility With Previous USB Versions

The eSATA to USB 3.0 cable is cross-compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 versions, so you can use it with older desktops, laptops and other USB-ready devices. The fastest transfer speed for this cable comes from USB 3.0 ports at 6Gbps. However, as versions get older you will notice a decrease in transfer speeds. USB 2.0 ports transfer data at a rate of 480Mbps even with a 3.0 cable end, and USB 1.1 ports transfer speed under 2Mbps.