StarTech.com: Drive Converter Boards for USB to SATA, M.2 SATA and mSATA

StarTech.com announced three drive converter boards that increase the storage capacity and performance of Raspberry Pi and other development boards.

USB to SATA on Raspberry Pi nano-computer

This converter boards provide a solution for expanding the functionality of development boards and integrating into customized applications.

USB to SATA (SKU: PIB2S31)

The converter boards are available in three different versions, the USB to SATA (SKU: PIB2S31), the USB to M.2 SATA (SKU: PIB2M21), and the USB to mSATA (SKU: PIB2MS1). Users can increase the storage capacity of their Raspberry Pi or other development boards, by connecting directly to SATA/M.2SATA/mSATA drive.

USB to M.2 SATA (SKU: PIB2M21)

The additional storage capacity and increase in performance is beneficial to IT professionals who regularly build custom solutions for applications related to the IoT, automation, surveillance, media, networking, or big data.

Additional features and benefits of drive converter boards are:

USB 2.0 connectivity (transfer speeds up to 480Mb/s)
Includes Raspberry Pi mounting accessories and a USB cable
No device driver installation required

USB to mSATA (SKU: PIB2MS1)

“With development boards making their way into businesses for custom IoT and big data applications, these drive converters enhance the capability of development boards by increasing storage capacity and performance,” said Scott Burton, product manager, StarTech.com. “Using the included mounting accessories and USB cable, these converter boards integrate seamlessly into custom business projects and applications.“

USB to mSATA (SKU: PIB2MS1)
on Raspberry Pi nano-computer with SSD