UGREEN 20231 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable 5Gbps UASP

Description UGREEN 20231 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter – 5Gbps External Hard Drive Cable for 2.5″/3.5″ HDD/SSD with 12V Power, UASP Support, Plug & Play (Compatible with WD, Seagate, Samsung up to 20TB) Transform your internal SATA drives into portable storage with the UGREEN 20231 adapter. Whether you’re upgrading your PC, recovering old data, or backing up files, this cable provides plug-and-play access to 2.5”/3.5” drives via USB 3.0’s 5Gbps bandwidth. The  12V/2A power adapter ensures stable operation for energy-hungry 3.5” HDDs, while UASP accelerates transfers for SSDs. Its compact design fits neatly in toolkits, making it essential for IT technicians, gamers (PS4/Xbox HDD expansion), and home users. Note: Always safely eject drives before unplugging to prevent data loss. Specifications: Brand: UGREEN Model: 20231 Interface: USB 3.0 to SATA III (6Gbps) Protocols: UASP, TRIM (SSD optimization) Power: 12V/2A adapter not included (for 3.5″ HDDs) Max Capacity: 20TB Cable Length: 50cm Compatibility: Windows/macOS/Linux, PS4, Xbox 10 FAQs: Does it work with M.2 SATA SSDs? No—only 2.5”/3.5” SATA drives (use M.2 enclosures for NVMe). Can I boot an OS from this adapter? Yes, if your BIOS supports USB booting. Why is my 3.5″ HDD not spinning up? Ensure the 12V adapter is connected and the drive is SATA (not IDE). Is it backward compatible with USB 2.0? Yes, but speeds drop to 480Mbps. Does UASP work on macOS? Yes, but TRIM requires manual enabling via Terminal. Can I connect two drives simultaneously? No—this is a single-drive adapter. Will it work with PS5’s internal SSD? No—PS5 requires NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSDs. How to check UASP is active? Windows: Open Device Manager → check “USB Attached SCSI”. Is the power adapter universal voltage? Yes (100-240V)—safe for international use. What if my SSD isn’t recognized? Try a different USB port or reformat the drive (exFAT for cross-OS use).