This is the USB 3.0 to SATA III Adapter by UGREEN, designed for 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD. This adapter is compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and allows for USB booting. It has been tested with Phidisk PhantomKnight II SATA III 120GB SSD and Raspberry Pi OS, delivering impressive boot speeds compared to microSD cards.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: UGREEN
- Interface: USB 3.0 A Male to SATA III
- Data Transfer Speed: Up to 6Gbps
- Compatibility: SATA III/II standard compliant
- Power Source: Powered by a single USB 3.0 port
- Supported Devices: Support 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD, we have tested it with Phidisk 120GB 2.5" SSD with Raspberry Pi 4B
- Transport Protocol: Supports UASP, enhancing SSD read and write speeds
- Operating Systems: Windows XP/7/8/Vista/10, Mac OS, Raspberry Pi OS
- Cable Length: 30cm
Diagnostic Results
- Sequential write speed: 117237 KB/sec
- Random write speed: 14209 IOPS
- Random read speed: 13967 IOPS
Note: Diagnostic results may vary based on various factors such as memory type, interfaces, and cables.
Boot Options for Raspberry Pi 4B
- Use Raspberry Pi OS desktop with monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Format a blank microSD card to FAT32 and load RPi4 EEPROM firmware.
- If your Raspberry Pi 4B has the latest firmware, no update is needed for USB booting.
Packing List
- 1 x USB 3.0 to SATA III 6Gbps 2.5-inch SSD Adapter