StarTech USB to SATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and other Dev Boards

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 boards 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. Its 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 doesnt 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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Connector(s) Drive Connectors 7 pin SATA Data Plug Host Connectors USB Micro-B (5 pin) Environmental Humidity 15% ~ 90% RH Operating Temperature 5C to 50C (41F to 122F) Storage Temperature -25C to 70C (-13F to 158F) Hardware Bus Type USB 2.0 Chipset ID Renesas - PD720231A Compatible Drive Types SATA Interface USB 2.0 Number of Drives 1 Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 70.4 g [2.5 oz] Performance ATAPI Support Yes Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps MTBF 6,481,043 hrs Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps) USB 2.0 - 480 Mbit/s Physical Characteristics Color Red Product Height 11 mm [0.4 in] Product Length 66 mm [2.6 in] Product Weight 7.6 g [0.3 oz] Product Width 23 mm [0.9 in] Power Power Source USB-Powered Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required What's in the Box Included in Package nuts quick-start guide screws standoffs USB to SATA converter USB-A to Micro-B cable