This USB 3.0 to 2.5" 3.5" SATA SSD / HDD converting cable supports UASP protocol, which is compatible for Win 8, for Mac OSX (10.8 or above) and for Linux OS. In speed test, UASP increases read speed by 70% and write speed by 40% compared with traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance. It can conveniently connect a 2.5"/ 3.5" SATA III SSD HDD to your laptop or computer via its super speed USB 3.0 5Gbps interface, then instantly turn your laptop or computer HDD into a high speed mobile HDD without having to install your drives in an enclosure. It is the best solution for extending more storage capacity, backuping data or upgrading your laptop, desktop, computer and for Ultrabook hard driver through ultra fast USB 3.0, to be your mobile database. Ultra small size and lightweight design make it easy for storage in any laptop bag, carrying case to be carried anywhere. Features: Compliant with UASP protocol, improving transfer rate, time saving and efficient. Blazing fast USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0 480Mbps and USB 1.1. Support SATA III transfer rates up to 6 Gbps, SATA II 3 Gbps and SATA I 1.5 Gbps. Support over 2TB capacity 2.5"/ 3.5" SATA SSD HDD, plug and play, driver free, tool-free installation. Access any 2.5" SSD HDD from any USB enabled computer and 3.5" with additional power cable. Hot swappable and pluggable for Win 7 / 8, for Win Vista, for Mac etc. Quick drive access for data migration & backup, drive cloning & upgrading, retrieving data from an old SATA drive Wide application, can be applied to PC, laptop, HD player smart TV and more. Optimized heat dissipation for your SSD HDD by open thermal design, hypothermia. Made of environmental fine ABS materials, enduring wear and tear, stability and durability. Compact size, elegant in shape, lightweight, easily to be carried anywhere. Specification: Material: ABS Color: Black Drive size: 2.5", 3.5" Fan(s): No Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Number of Drive: 1 Hot swap: Yes UASP protocol: Yes Bus type: USB 3.0, compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1 Compatible drive type(type and rate): SATA USB transfer rate(Max): USB 3.0 5Gbps, USB 2.0 480Mbps SATA transfer rate(Max): SATA3.0 6 Gbps SATA2.0 3 Gbps, SATA1.0 1.5 Gbps Connector: Drive connector: 1 * SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle Host connector: 1 * USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male Operating system: for Windows 7 / 8 / Vista, for Mac and more Power: DC 12V (for 3.5" SATA SSD / HDD) Cable length: Approx. 30cm / 11.8in Item size: 35.3 * 5.1 * 0.9cm / 13.9 * 2 * 0.4in(L * W * H) Item weight: Approx. 20g / 0.7oz Package size: 13.8 * 13.6 * 3cm / 5.4 * 5.4 * 1.2in(L * W * H) Package weight: 37g / 1.3oz Package list: 1 * USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" / 3.5" HDD Adapter Cable Note: The package list without user manual. No external power supply required for 2.5" SATA SSD / HDD. When connecting to 3.5" hard drive, it need to be powered by external power cable, thank you!