--- product_id: 275536316 title: "StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225)" brand: "startech" price: "€ 55.83" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/275536316-startech-com-m-2-ssd-to-2-5in-sata-adapter store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 6Gbps max SATA III speed Open-frame for optimal heat dissipation Supports M.2 sizes 2230-2280 StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) **Brand:** startech **Price:** € 55.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your rig with the ultimate M.2 to SATA adapter—speed, fit, and cool all in one! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) by startech - **How much does it cost?** € 55.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/275536316-startech-com-m-2-ssd-to-2-5in-sata-adapter) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Universal M.2 Fit:** Seamlessly supports all common M.2 SSD lengths from 2230 to 2280. - • **Cool Under Pressure:** Open-frame design maximizes airflow to keep your SSD running cooler and longer. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—easy setup with included mounting hardware gets you up and running fast. - • **Trusted StarTech Quality:** Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support for peace of mind. - • **Turbocharge Your Storage:** Unlock blazing 6Gbps transfer speeds with SATA III compatibility. ## Overview The StarTech.com SAT32M225 adapter converts any M.2 NGFF SSD (2230-2280) into a 2.5" SATA drive, enabling full SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps. Its open-frame bracket enhances heat dissipation, protecting drive longevity. Designed for hassle-free installation with included mounting hardware and no driver requirements, it’s a reliable upgrade solution backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime support. ## Description Vastly increase system performance by adding the speed of an M.2 SSD in any 2.5" SATA application, with the SAT32M225 M.2 SSD to SATA adapter.Utilize the full potential of your SATA III controller, with an M.2 SSD reducing your data transfer bottleneck with file transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps. M.2 SSDs can also save you money by reducing your power consumption over regular platter drives.Help protect the health of your drive with an open-frame design that maximizes heat dissipation.The SAT32M225 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, and lifetime technical support. Review: Have to be careful - This is for the bi directional Sata IDE adapter. I only tested this by connecting IDE drives to my Sata only motherboard. It does what it's supposed to. 1/4 IDE drives were working and in excellent condition, the others were showing signs of head failure (clicking, freezing) which is probably due to the age of the drives and not the fault of this adapter. The way the adapter attaches to the drives is very tight and because of how far back it extends from the drive, it is very easy to snap off the ide connector on the drive if you're not extremely careful. You will have to attach the other cables beforehand to avoid stressing the hdd ide connector. Nearly everything you could possibly need is provided. A single Molex+ , Molex- and FDD power connector cable takes input molex from your power supply, the other molex connector goes into the drive and the FDD connector powers the Startech adapter itself. A sata cable (provided) then connects the adapter to the motherboard. If you don't have spare molex psu cables like i did, you will need a sata to molex adapter. The device itself has an led that sometimes lights up orange and other times red. It would have been nice if the manual indicated what these leds indicate especially with my faulty drives. Review: This product is fantastic. Much better than the cheap options available on facebook. Upon receipt I was blown away by the weight of the product compared to the cheap one I was sending back. Typical Startech quality on full display here. The Good: - Works seamlessly in an original xbox to allow for the use of massive SATA drives (I used it to max out the 2TB limitation of the hardware) - Made with good materials - Includes a molex passthrough to chain the adapter between a source and another drive - Includes jumpers to allow master/slave/cable select - The power adapter attaches parallel to the board, freeing up space in otherwise craped situations The Bad: - Both sides of the board is left entirely exposed, inviting shorts. Would highly recommend taping off the back of the board, regardless of use - The power cable uses the mini-molex plug used by legacy floppy drives, meaning you need to use the included cable to power the adapter. Not a deal breaker, but extra, unnecessary, wires always suck The Ugly: - As opposed to a standard plastic ATA socket, this adapter uses a pin header. Your IDE ribbon will fit fine, but it seems to attach muss less sturdy This device is 300% of the price of competing cheap options, but it is largely worth it to have a one-and-done solution. If you're looking to upgrade your original xbox hard drive in 2021, you really can't go wrong with this. ## Features - BOOST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: Easily increase system performance by adding the speed of an M.2 SSD in any 2.5" SATA application with the M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter. - BROAD COMPATIBILITY: The M.2 to SATA converter supports full length M.2 SDD solid state drives and can mount multiple drive heights including: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. - INCREASED TRANSFER SPEEDS: Utilize the full potential of your SATA III controller, with an M.2 SSD, reducing your data transfer bottleneck with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps. - HASSLE-FREE SETUP: This M2 hard drive adapter offers a fast an easy setup with no drivers to install. The mounting hardware is also included in the M.2 SSD to SATA adapter. - OPEN FRAME DESIGN: Designed to maximize heat dissipation, the M.2 NGFF SSD to 2.5 in SATA adapter converter will help protect the health of your hard drive. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00ITJ7U20 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,235 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #13 in Computer Memory Card Adapters #751 in Hard Drive Accessories | | Brand | StarTech | | Built-In Media | StarTech.com storage controller | | Color | Green | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC | | Connector Type | SATA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,123) | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | External Testing Certification | CE, FCC | | Finish | Matte | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030855600 | | Item Dimensions | 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.8 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Startech.Com M.2 NGFF SSD To 2.5In SATA Adapter Converter Storage Controller - Internal | | Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | STARTECH.COM | | Model Number | SAT32M225 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 1 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | Specific Uses For Product | computer system upgrades and performance improvements | | UPC | 065030855600 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Type | Limited | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Green - **Compatible devices:** Laptop, PC - **Connector type:** SATA - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.8 centimeters - **Specific uses for product:** computer system upgrades and performance improvements ## Images ![StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LqrwoUgaL.jpg) ![StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l1qi1zdPL.jpg) ![StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rdIB1xyXL.jpg) ![StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91BOLPlNGaL.jpg) ![StarTech.com M.2 SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter - M.2 NGFF to SATA Converter - 7mm - Open-Frame Bracket - M2 Hard Drive Adapter (SAT32M225) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819AfDDGS6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How can I tell which M.2 hard drives will work in this device?** A: This device can adapt an M.2 SATA B or B+M key drive to standard SATA connections, which is not possible for a PCIe based M.2 drive. Only an M.2 SATA drive will operate with this device. PCIe-based M.2 drives are not compatible with this device. **Q: Why is my brand-new SATA M.2 drive not showing up?** A: Before you can access a new or formatted drive in your operating system, you need to initialize it first and then create a partition on the drive if one is not already present. This method may vary by operating system. **Q: How do I initialize a drive in Windows?** A: Press the Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc and press enter. Right-click the new drive & select Initialize. If on Windows 7+ or a 2TB+ drive, choose GPT, use MBR for older Windows versions. Format this new drive before use. **Q: How do I initialize a drive in macOS?** A: Mac OSX/macOS detects a drive that needs to be initialized automatically and will ask you to do so. If you are prompted to initialize, click Initialize. If you are not and you can’t find the drive in Finder, you will need to partition the drive. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Have to be careful *by C***R on 4 January 2023* This is for the bi directional Sata <> IDE adapter. I only tested this by connecting IDE drives to my Sata only motherboard. It does what it's supposed to. 1/4 IDE drives were working and in excellent condition, the others were showing signs of head failure (clicking, freezing) which is probably due to the age of the drives and not the fault of this adapter. The way the adapter attaches to the drives is very tight and because of how far back it extends from the drive, it is very easy to snap off the ide connector on the drive if you're not extremely careful. You will have to attach the other cables beforehand to avoid stressing the hdd ide connector. Nearly everything you could possibly need is provided. A single Molex+ , Molex- and FDD power connector cable takes input molex from your power supply, the other molex connector goes into the drive and the FDD connector powers the Startech adapter itself. A sata cable (provided) then connects the adapter to the motherboard. If you don't have spare molex psu cables like i did, you will need a sata to molex adapter. The device itself has an led that sometimes lights up orange and other times red. It would have been nice if the manual indicated what these leds indicate especially with my faulty drives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***R on 14 January 2021* This product is fantastic. Much better than the cheap options available on facebook. Upon receipt I was blown away by the weight of the product compared to the cheap one I was sending back. Typical Startech quality on full display here. The Good: - Works seamlessly in an original xbox to allow for the use of massive SATA drives (I used it to max out the 2TB limitation of the hardware) - Made with good materials - Includes a molex passthrough to chain the adapter between a source and another drive - Includes jumpers to allow master/slave/cable select - The power adapter attaches parallel to the board, freeing up space in otherwise craped situations The Bad: - Both sides of the board is left entirely exposed, inviting shorts. Would highly recommend taping off the back of the board, regardless of use - The power cable uses the mini-molex plug used by legacy floppy drives, meaning you need to use the included cable to power the adapter. Not a deal breaker, but extra, unnecessary, wires always suck The Ugly: - As opposed to a standard plastic ATA socket, this adapter uses a pin header. Your IDE ribbon will fit fine, but it seems to attach muss less sturdy This device is 300% of the price of competing cheap options, but it is largely worth it to have a one-and-done solution. If you're looking to upgrade your original xbox hard drive in 2021, you really can't go wrong with this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***ー on 5 July 2019* 旧式3.5インチを２．５インチHDDを変更に使用した 動作良好でした ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com M.2 SATA SSD to 2.5" SATA Adapter, Not Compatible with NVMe, Open-Frame Bracket, 7mm High, M2 Hard Drive Adapter, TAA - StarTech.com mSATA SSD to 2.5in SATA Adapter Converter - mSATA to SATA Adapter for 2.5in bay with Open Frame Bracket and 7mm Drive Height , TAA (SAT32MSAT257) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/275536316-startech-com-m-2-ssd-to-2-5in-sata-adapter](https://www.desertcart.at/products/275536316-startech-com-m-2-ssd-to-2-5in-sata-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*