ABUS 85258900 USB 3.0 to SATA 6 Gb/s Adapter Cable for 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch Drives, Black

Field technicians and IT support staff often need quick access to data on bare SATA drives without the hassle of external enclosures. The ABUS 85258900 adapter cable connects any 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD directly to a laptop via USB 3.0 Type-A, mounting the drive instantly as a standard mass storage device on Windows, macOS, or Linux. For 3.5" desktop drives, the integrated DC jack accepts external 5V power to ensure stable operation. The compact 15 cm cable keeps your workspace tidy, while the ASMedia ASM1153E chipset delivers broad compatibility and reliable transfers.

Key specifications

• USB 3.0 Type-A male to SATA 6 Gb/s (7+15 pin) receptacle
• Supports 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD and 3.5" SATA HDD (with external power)
• Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps (USB) and 6 Gbps (SATA III)
• UASP support for faster data transfers and reduced CPU overhead
• Hot swap and plug & play functionality
• LED indicators for power and drive activity
• Integrated cable length: approx. 15 cm
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux

Why choose it

This adapter cable eliminates the need for an external drive enclosure. Its compact design and bus-powered operation for 2.5" drives make it a portable solution for data migration, backups, and drive cloning. The UASP protocol improves transfer speeds, while the ASMedia chipset is widely recognized for reliability across different operating systems.

Ideal use cases

• Cloning a laptop drive to a new SSD
• Recovering data from a failed computer
• Testing or formatting bare drives in a workshop

Good to know

The adapter is plug-and-play, requiring no drivers on most modern operating systems. For 3.5" drives, an external 5V power supply (not included) is necessary. The cable is only 15 cm long, ideal for portable use but may require a USB extension in some setups.