UNITEK Y-1039 UDrive USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter for 2.5 3.5 HDD SSD 5Gbps UASP Up to 18TB
The UNITEK Y-1039 UDrive Adapter allows you to quickly back up, move, or archive files from your notebook or PC hard drive. It connects any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD or SSD to your computer via USB. The adapter supports SATA I, II, and III drives. Maximum capacity is 18TB. This makes it perfect for data recovery, disk cloning, or expanding storage.
The adapter features USB 3.0 SuperSpeed with data transfer rates up to 5Gbps. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. It supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol). Compared to traditional USB 3.0 BOT mode, UASP provides up to 70% faster read speeds and 40% faster write speeds. This significantly improves performance for large file transfers.
For stable operation, the adapter includes a 12V/2A power adapter. This is essential for powering 3.5" hard drives, which require 12V power. 2.5" drives may also be powered via USB, but using the included adapter ensures reliable performance. An LED indicator lights up when the adapter is powered on. You can see the status at a glance.
The adapter is plug and play. No drivers are required for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Simply connect the SATA drive, plug in the power adapter, and connect the USB cable to your computer. The drive appears as an external storage device. You can then copy files, run disk utilities, or clone the drive using software.
This adapter is ideal for IT professionals, home users, and anyone who needs to access internal drives externally. Use it for data recovery from old drives, upgrading to an SSD, or creating backups. The compact design takes up little desk space.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What drives are compatible with this adapter? +
It supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs (SATA I, II, III) up to 18TB. It does not support IDE, mSATA, or M.2 drives without an additional adapter.
2. Does the adapter require external power? +
Yes, for 3.5" drives, the included 12V/2A power adapter is required because 3.5" drives need 12V power. For most 2.5" drives, USB power is sufficient, but using the adapter ensures stable operation for all drives.
3. What is the maximum data transfer speed? +
Up to 5Gbps via USB 3.0. With UASP, read speeds can be up to 70% faster and write speeds up to 40% faster compared to traditional BOT mode. Actual speed depends on your drive and host device.
4. Does it support UASP? How do I enable it? +
Yes, the adapter supports UASP. Your operating system must also support UASP (Windows 8 and later, macOS 10.8 and later, Linux). No additional action is needed; it works automatically.