The Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter follows the simple mantra. The NexStar SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter is a small and portable device that offers all the the high speed power and functionality that you would get from a full sized enclosure or dock. The USB 3.0 Adapter has an SATA port that is compatible with any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I and II hard drive. The USB connection can support the extreme USB 3.0 speeds but is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well as 1.1.