The Axagon Universal USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter offers a seamless solution for connecting any SATA drive to your computer via USB. This all-in-one adapter is perfect for 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, and 5.25-inch SATA hard drives, SSDs, and optical drives like CD, DVD, or Blu-ray.

Features include:

• **Universal Compatibility:** Works with all types of SATA drives, including SATA I, II, and III, without capacity limitations.
• **Interface Support:** Equipped with a SATA III/6G interface, it fully utilizes the speed of modern SSDs.
• **S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring:** Ensures the health of connected drives with S.M.A.R.T. information reading capabilities.
• **Effortless Installation:** Easy enough for a complete novice to install; simply connect the drive to the adapter and the adapter to a USB port on your computer.
• **Power Efficiency:** For 2.5-inch drives, USB bus power is sufficient, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter.

The adapter supports various transmission speeds (12/480/5000 Mbit/s), is backward compatible with USB 2.0, and supports hot plugging and plug-and-play functionality. Additionally, it features automatic HDD sleep and shutdown mechanisms, enhancing energy efficiency.

**Package Includes:**

• USB 3.0 - SATA adapter with a 22 cm fixed cable
• 100-240V / 12V-2A power adapter
• Printed installation manual in multiple languages
• Packed in a cardboard box

Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP to 10, Windows Server 2003 to 2016, Mac OS X 10.x and above, Linux kernel 2.6.x and above. Drivers are built-in and auto-installed on supported systems.