Increase the data storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development board, by connecting it directly to a SATA-based drive. Perfect for custom projects and applications, this USB to SATA converter supports all models of Raspberry Pi as well as other development boards.
Add data storage and enhanced capabilities to your development board
This convenient USB 2.0 SATA converter lets you overcome data storage limitations by enabling you to connect a SATA drive or SATA optical drive through your board???s USB-A port. This enables you to access a wide variety of storage formats including solid-state drives or hard drives, DVD-ROM drives or CD-ROM drives.
A convenient integrated solution
The USB to SATA converter integrates seamlessly with your existing development board. It???s the perfect addition for development-board based applications such as surveillance, media players and servers, digital signage and IoT/automation solutions.
Easy to install
Compatible with SATA I, SATA II and SATA III drives, the converter is easy to install, and doesn???t require any device driver installation. It comes with a USB cable and all mounting accessories, including standoffs, so integrating it with your Raspberry Pi is fast and easy.
StarTech.com provides industry-leading support to get you up and running quickly. The PIB2S31 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Hardware
Bus Type
USB 2.0
Chipset ID
Renesas - PD720231A
Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate)
SATA
Interface
USB 2.0
Number of Drives
1
Performance
ATAPI Support
Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
480 Mbps
MTBF
6,481,043 hrs
Type and Rate
USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s
SATA III (6 Gbps)
Connector(s)
Drive Connectors
1 - 7 pin SATA Data Plug
Host Connectors
1 - USB Micro-B (5 pin)
Software
OS Compatibility : OS independent No software or drivers required
Power
Power Source : USB-Powered
Environmental
Humidity
15% - 90% RH
Operating Temperature
5oC to 50oC (41oF to 122oF)
Storage Temperature
-25oC to 70oC (-13oF to 158oF)