The USB 3.1 Gen1 USB-C to SATA drive adapter cable lets you connect a 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) to your laptop, tablet, or desktop computer through an available USB-C port. this adapter is capable of SATA 3 data throughput speeds (4.8Gbps) while being fully backward compatible with SATA 2 hard drives. Update, backup, download, or restore from an external SSD or HDD to any laptop or tablet equipped with a USB 3.0 USB-C port. whether you are out in the field, hot-desking, or at home streaming movies from an external hard drive. This USB-C to SATA adapter offers a light-weight, portable, and simple solution to connect an external hard drive. The USB-C connector has a robust design, allowing for the connector to be plugged in and un-plugged up to 10,000 times. The sturdy construction ensures that the product provides peace of mind and is built to stand up to the rigors the most demanding on-the-go life. The USB-C connector has a symmetrical design which is identical on both sides, so it does not matter if you plug it in upside-down or right-side-up. It will plug in the first time, every time while preventing damage to the connector port.