USBSATAsovittimet

USBSATAsovittimet, also known as USB to SATA adapters, are external devices that allow users to connect SATA drives to a computer using a USB port. These adapters bridge the interface difference between the older SATA standard used by hard drives and solid-state drives, and the ubiquitous USB interface. They typically consist of a small circuit board with a SATA data and power connector on one end and a USB connector on the other. Some adapters also include an external power adapter for drives that require more power than the USB port can provide, especially 3.5-inch hard drives.

The primary use case for a USBSATAsovitin is to enable data access to SATA drives without needing to install them internally within a computer case. This is particularly useful for recovering data from a malfunctioning computer's drive, connecting an external SSD for fast storage, or using an old internal hard drive as an external portable drive. They are commonly used for both 2.5-inch laptop drives and 3.5-inch desktop drives. The speed of data transfer depends on both the USB version supported by the adapter (e.g., USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1) and the capabilities of the connected SATA drive.