Wavlink Universal SATA III Cable Hard Drive Adapter for 2.5" SSD/HDD &3.5" HDD. This cable lets you: add drive space, perform backups, create disk images, implement data recovery, transfer content between the drive and the laptop. Slim and portable: the hard drive USB adapter designed as portable as possible and tucks easily into the pocket of your laptop bag, you can use it anywhere at any time. Smart auto-sleep mode: this cable features 3-min auto sleep mode to let your HDD or SSD stop spinning to have a rest. Good to extend the lifespan of the hard drives. Type-C port & OTG function: access your files directly with USB-C and OTG enabled phone. Extra converter is needed if you want to connect to your phone with other interface(not included). Reserved DC power supply port: this USB C to SATA connector cable is equipped with a DC-Jack port, which could supply enough power. With the power supply adapter, both 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD could be connected. Please be kindly noted that power supply is necessarily required if 3.5" SATA HDD is connected. Extensive compatibility The maximum data transfer rate is around 5Gbps. Fit with mos 2.5" SSD/HDD and 3.5" HDD up to 18TB. Backward compatible with previous versions of USB ports (1.1 & 2.0). The type-C port supports forward and reverse insertion, no need to worry about anti-plug. Support UASP and TRIM acceleration protocol, optimize CPU utilization, reduce much transmission time. Compatible with SATA revision I/II/III, actual transmission rate depends on the capability of the connected HDD/SSD. Support Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS 9, 10, 11 or later, Linux, Chrome OS. UASP is a transfer protocol, requiring your operation system is Win 8, Win 8.1, Win 10, MAC OS 8 or above. Important note: Extra power required for 3.5" HDD, the power cable is included. Not compatible with ATA(IDE), MSATA, and M.2 interfaces. Please confirm your hard drive type before purchasing. The mobile phone can read the disk with a maximum memory of 18TB. Different phones may support different capacities. Access your files directly with USB-C and OTG enabled phone, extra converter is needed if you want to connect to your phone with other interface(not included). Installation steps 1). Connect the adapter to the hard disk. 2). Connect to the power supply. 3). Plug in the usb port on PC, LED shows working status. Warning Please avoid humid environment. Remember to safely remove your disk on laptop/PC first. Please do not disassemble this product without the help of professionals. Please do not damage this product on purpose or crush the device with extemal force. Please remember to safely remove the USB adapter on your PC/laptop first then remove manually.