1、[Multi Function] This USB 2.0 to SATA cable connects a slimline SATA optical disk drive to a laptop via a USB port for reading, writing CDs and DVDs for easy testing and data transfer. Makes the optical disk drive a very convenient external drive. 2、[Supported Devices] Second generation optical disk drives for 6pin plus 7pin SATA laptops (for 7mm/0.3in, 9.5mm/0.4in, 12.7mm/0.5in thickness). Laptop SATA optical drive, SATA CD, DVD Rom drive holder, reusable internal optical drive with SATA standard interface. 3、[High Speed] USB to SATA adapter cable that allows you to connect a CD DVD ROM optical disk drive with a SATA 13 Pin connector to your laptop at speeds up to 480Mbps through a USB 2.0 port. Ideal for backing up files or upgrading your laptop's hard drive. 4、[Supports Operating Systems And Drives] Supports desktops, laptops, boot from external drives (it is not suitable for optical drives of desktop computers, nor for IDE interface optical drives). Support for Windows XP 2003 8 7, for Linux, for OS X 10 operating system. 5、[Easy To Use] The USB to SATA adapter cord utilizes a USB 2.0 interface and supports hot swapping, plug and play. About 50cm cable length for more flexible use, lightweight and easy to carry.