Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionIs the adapter compatible with all SATA drives?

• A:Answer This adapter is compatible with 2.5" SATA drives.

Q: QuestionWhat is the length of the adapter cable?

• A:Answer The length of the USB-C to SATA adapter cable is 1.97 feet.

Q: QuestionCan I use this adapter on a 3.5" hdd?

Asked 1 year ago by Tim.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry! The Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter is specifically designed for 2.5" SATA drives. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with 3.5" HDDs, as they typically require more power and a different connector. For a 3.5" HDD, you would need an adapter or enclosure that supports 3.5" SATA drives and provides the necessary power supply. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! - Mae | Insignia Support

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Q: QuestionWhat is the throughput speed of this adapter? The spec does not mention that. Please advise, Thanks.

Asked 7 months ago by yxu30.

• A:Answer The Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter can transfer data at speeds up to 6 Gbps, which is fast enough for most SSDs and hard drives. It uses a USB 3.2 connection and supports UASP, which helps move files more quickly and smoothly. Patricia | Insignia Support

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Q: QuestionWill it work with a 3.5" HDD?

Asked 1 month ago by Anonymous.

Q: Questionhello will this work on my dell inspiron 15 3542 which has the hdd drive it is 2.5 thank you

Asked 1 month ago by joe.

Q: QuestionWill a computer running Windows10 be able to recognize an uninitialized/unformatted ssd drive with this adapter? What about Windows 11?

Asked 5 months ago by Scoot.

• A:Answer Yes it will.

  Answered 4 months ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes this allow full ata lock and unlock commands?

Asked 6 months ago by isaiah.

• A:Answer Likely not, there is no intelligence to this, just a cabling interface.

  Answered 1 month ago by MitchGVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill this work for a Lenovo Yoga hard drive (not sure of the drive specs as i haven't opened the box yet

Asked 7 months ago by Jim.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives (Model: NS-PACS2B25) should work with a hard drive from a Lenovo Yoga laptop, as long as the drive is a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD, which is the most common type used in laptops. This adapter is designed to connect any standard 2.5" SATA drive to a computer via USB-C. It supports plug-and-play functionality and UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for faster data transfer and lower CPU usage. If your Lenovo Yoga has a 2.5" SATA drive inside, this adapter will allow you to access it externally without any issues. Keith | Insignia Support

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Q: QuestionIstructions don't match what I see on my computer. Are there different instructions for Windows 11, as instructions mention Windows 10...?

Asked 11 months ago by jan.

• A:Answer Thank you for reaching out. The Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives is compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The instructions should be similar, but there might be slight differences in the user interface between the two operating systems. If you're having trouble, please ensure that your drivers are up to date and try following the general steps provided in the manual. If you continue to experience issues, our customer support team is here to help. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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Q: QuestionCan this adapter be used to connect to a SSD Card or a SSD Card Adapter??

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Insignia™ SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives can be used to connect to a 2.5" SSD (Solid State Drive). This adapter is designed to work with 2.5" SATA drives, including both HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) and SSDs. However, it is not compatible with SSD cards or SSD card adapters, as it specifically supports 2.5" SATA drives.

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Q: Questionis there one like this that supports it with the regular usb A? and does it stand out like very big and what will happen when you take (or unplug it)

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thank you for you inquiry! Yes, there are SATA to USB-A adapters available that support 2.5” SATA drives. For example, the Sabrent SATA to USB Adapter and the StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable are both compatible with USB-A ports. These adapters are typically compact and portable, so they won't stand out much when connected.

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Q: Questioncan u use this for storage for a ps4

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No you need usb 3.0 for ps4

  Answered 1 year ago by KrisVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this with a TS-H653F Internal disk drive from an old PC?

Asked 1 year ago by jaybird.

• A:Answer Hello jaybird! The Insignia™ NS-PACS2B25 SATA to USB-C Adapter is designed specifically for 2.5” SATA drives. Unfortunately, the TS-H653F is a 5.25” internal disk drive, which means it won't be compatible with this adapter. Jeth | Insignia Support. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-sata-to-usb-c-adapter-for-2-5-sata-drives-black/6588240.p?skuId=6588240

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Q: QuestionIs this adapter compatible with the ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B - 128GB M.2 2280 SATA III NGFF Solid State SSD?

Asked 1 year ago by Npgonzo1957.

• A:Answer The Insignia™ - SATA to USB-C Adapter for 2.5” SATA Drives is designed specifically for 2.5" SATA drives and is not compatible with M.2 2280 SATA III NGFF SSDs like the ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B. For your ADATA M.2 SSD, you would need an M.2 to USB adapter or enclosure that supports the M.2 form factor. -Ed | Insignia Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285

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Q: QuestionWill this adaptor work with a windows 7 old laptop hard drive?

Asked 6 months ago by Peachie.

• A:Answer Yea

  Answered 5 months ago by bigshwabVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with a dvd drive

Asked 8 months ago by Gggh.

• A:Answer Hi Gggh! Thanks for checking! The Insignia SATA to USB-C Adapter (NS-PACS2B25) is made for 2.5” SATA hard drives or SSDs, so it won’t work with a DVD drive. DVD drives usually need a different adapter and extra power. Jeth | Insignia Support.

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