Connect a 2.5' SATA HDD or SSD to any USB TypeA port for fast, plugandplay access. Key benefits Singlecable power and data: powers 2.5' drives and transfers data over one USB cable—no external power supply required for compatible 2.5' drives. performance: USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen1 5 Gb/s link speed with UASP support to maximize realworld transfer rates and reduce latency when used with a UASPcapable host and drive. Broad compatibility: works with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and other USBenabled systems. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports. Portable and convenient: ideal for quick backups, disk cloning, file recovery, or temporary access to internal drive data. What it does Connects any 2.5' SATA HDD or SSD to a USB TypeA port for easy file access, transfer, and maintenance. Not suitable for 3.5' desktop drives or optical drives (those require separate power). Important specifications Interface: SATA (2.5' HDD/SSD) to USB TypeA USB standard: USB 3.0 (also labeled USB 3.1 Gen1), 5 Gb/s link speed Protocol support: UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) supported Backward compatibility: USB 2.0 compatible Power: provides both data and power over the single cable for 2.5' drives Typical use scenarios 1) Data migration: Quickly clone or transfer data from an old 2.5' laptop drive to a SSD during an upgrade. 2) Portable backup and file access: Use a spare 2.5' HDD/SSD as an external drive for backups, media libraries, or large file transfers while traveling. 3) Drive diagnostics and recovery: Connect a removed laptop drive to a desktop or recovery workstation to run diagnostics, recover files, or image the disk. Notes and limitations Intended for 2.5' SATA drives only. 3.5' drives and optical drives are not supported because they require additional power. To benefit from UASP and full USB 3.0 speeds, use a UASPcapable host and a drive that supports UASP. Otherwise performance will default to standard USB transfer modes.