SABRENT EC-SSHD USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA Adapter User Manual

1. Киришүү

The SABRENT EC-SSHD is a USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA adapter designed to connect 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III hard drives (HDD) or solid-state drives (SSD) to your computer via a USB port. This adapter facilitates quick data transfer, system upgrades, data backup, and tech troubleshooting without requiring external power for most 2.5-inch drives.

Figure 1: The SABRENT EC-SSHD USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA Adapter, featuring a black cable with a USB 3.0 connector on one end and a SATA data and power connector on the other.

2. Пакеттин мазмуну

• SABRENT EC-SSHD USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA Adapter
• User Manual

3. Продукциянын өзгөчөлүктөрү

• Жогорку ылдамдыктагы маалыматтарды өткөрүп берүү: Supports USB 3.0 with speeds up to 5Gbps.
• UASP колдоо: Enhances data transfer performance, especially with SSDs.
• Plug and Play: Орнотуу үчүн драйверлердин кереги жок.
• Ыкчам алмашуу: Connect and disconnect drives without restarting your computer.
• LED көрсөткүчү: Provides visual feedback on power and activity status.
• Жалпы шайкештик: Works with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.
• Drive шайкештиги: Designed for 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III SSDs and HDDs.

4. Орнотуу нускамалары

Connecting a 2.5-inch SATA Drive

1. Connect the SATA Drive: Align the SATA connector on the adapter with the SATA data and power ports on your 2.5-inch SSD or HDD. Gently push the drive onto the adapter until it is firmly seated.


Figure 2: The SABRENT EC-SSHD adapter securely connected to a 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD).

2. Компьютерге туташуу: Plug the USB 3.0 connector of the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. For optimal performance, use a USB 3.0 port (typically blue inside).


Figure 3: The USB 3.0 end of the adapter plugged into a laptop's USB port, ready for use.

3. Power and Activity Indicator: Once connected, the blue LED light on the adapter will illuminate, indicating that the device is powered on. It will blink during data transfer activity.


Сүрөт 4: Жакын пландан view of the adapter highlighting the blue LED, which indicates power and data activity.

4. Дискке кирүү: Your operating system should automatically detect the connected drive. You can access it through File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS). If the drive is new or unformatted, you may need to initialize and format it using Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) before use.

5. Адаптерди иштетүү

Маалыматтарды өткөрүү

Once the drive is recognized by your computer, you can perform various operations:

• Көчүрүү/Жылдуу Files: Сүйрөп барып таштаңыз files between your computer and the connected SATA drive.
• Маалыматтын камдык көчүрмөсү: Use the drive as an external backup solution for important files.
• System Migration: Clone your existing operating system to a new SSD for an upgrade.

The adapter supports USB 3.0 speeds, allowing for rapid data transfers up to 5Gbps, significantly reducing waiting times for large files.

Figure 5: An illustrative internal view of the adapter cable, emphasizing the design for incredibly fast data transfers.

Коопсуз алып салуу

Always safely eject the drive from your operating system before physically disconnecting the adapter to prevent data corruption. On Windows, use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon in the taskbar. On macOS, drag the drive icon to the Trash or use the Eject option in Finder.

6. Техникалык тейлөө

• Keep the adapter and connected drive in a dry environment, away from moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Clean the adapter gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using liquid cleaners.
• Store the adapter and drive in a protective case when not in use to prevent physical damage.

7. Кыйынчылыктарды

Диск аныкталган жок

• Байланыштарды текшерүү: Ensure the SATA drive is firmly connected to the adapter and the USB cable is securely plugged into your computer's USB port.
• Башка USB портун колдонуп көрүңүз: Connect the adapter to another USB port on your computer.
• Check Disk Management/Utility: Open Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drive is recognized but uninitialized or unformatted.
• Жетишсиз күч: While most 2.5-inch drives are powered by USB, some older or higher-power HDDs might require more power than a single USB port can provide. Try connecting to a different USB port or a powered USB hub if available.

Жай өткөрүү ылдамдыгы

• USB 3.0 портун колдонуу: Ensure the adapter is connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port will limit speeds to USB 2.0 levels.
• UASP колдоо: Verify that your operating system and USB host controller support UASP for optimal performance with SSDs.
• Drive Health: Check the health of your SSD/HDD. A failing drive can result in slow transfer speeds.

8. Техникалык шарттар

9. Кепилдик жана колдоо

For detailed warranty information, technical support, and to download firmware updates or software like Acronis True Image, please visit the official SABRENT webсайт. The website provides resources to ensure optimal performance and seamless data management with your product.

SABRENT Official Webсайт: www.sabrent.com