UGREEN USB 3.0 to SATA Converter - CM257 The USB 3.0 to SATA III Adapter cable enables quick access to 2.5" SSD and HDD, and offers an easy way for booting up old hard disks, upgrading PC storage, cloning hard disks, recovering & retrieving data of decommissioned laptops, and expanding storage. You are free of opening a computer panel for troublesome installation. More effective and convenient. Fast Speed & UASP Enhanced The External Hard Drive Adapter Reader features latest SATA III 6Gbps internal and USB 3.0 5Gbps external and delivers blazing data transmission rate up to 5Gbps. Enhanced with accelerated transmission protocols-UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and TRIM, the SATA 3 USB Adapter enables you to take the full advantage of SSD drives and realize 70% faster than traditional HDD drives. Simple to Use Plug & play, driver-free for all devices. USB-bus powered, no need for extra power supply for 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. Universal Compatibility USB 3.0 Male Connection: Laptops running Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS, Linux or Chrome OS; Game consoles like PS4, PS4 Pro, PS3, Xbox one, Xbox 360; Raspberry Pi; TV; Router, etc. SATA 15+7 Pin Female Connection: 2.5" SATA III / II / I HDD and SSD, compatible with Seagate Barracuda HDD 2.5", Samsung 860 EVO/850 EVO SATA III SSD, WD Blue/Green 2.5 SATA SSD, SanDisk SSD PLUS, SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD, Crucial BX500/MX500/MX300, PNY CS900, TOSHIBA TR200/Q300, DREVO X1, Gigabyte, YUCUN 2.5" SSD etc.

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UGREEN USB 3.0 to SATA Converter - CM257 Features

• ✅ Supports 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD (Up to 6TB)
  Works seamlessly with most 2.5” SATA I/II/III drives.

• ✅ Fast Data Transfer – 5Gbps USB 3.0
  Move large files, videos, and backups in seconds with UASP acceleration.

• ✅ Plug & Play Convenience
  No tools or drivers required for Windows, macOS, Linux.

• ✅ LED Indicator Light
  Shows power and activity status at a glance.

• ✅ Wide Compatibility
  Works with Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS, and Linux. Perfect for laptops and desktops.

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UGREEN USB 3.0 to SATA Converter - CM257 Specifications

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UGREEN USB 3.0 to SATA Converter - CM257 (FAQs)

Q1: Can I use this converter for 3.5" desktop hard drives?
❌ No, the CM257 supports only 2.5" SATA drives. 3.5” drives require external power.

Q2: Is it compatible with macOS Ventura or Windows 11?
✅ Yes, it's plug-and-play compatible with the latest Windows and macOS versions.

Q3: Do I need to install any drivers?
✅ No, it works without drivers on most systems. Just plug it in and start transferring data.

Q4: Can I boot from a drive connected via this adapter?
✅ Yes, many systems support booting from external USB drives connected this way.

Q5: Is it safe for SSDs?
✅ Absolutely. It supports TRIM and UASP to optimize performance and longevity of SSDs