All stock codes associated to this product
PIB2MS1, 3572149
Startech USB to mSATA Converter for Raspberry Pi and Development 
Boards
 
Overview
Increase the data storage capacity of your Raspberry Pi or other development 
board, by connecting it directly to an mSATA drive. Perfect for custom projects 
and applications, this USB to mSATA converter supports all models of Raspberry 
Pi as well as other development boards.
Add storage capacity to your development 
board
This convenient USB 2.0 mSATA converter lets you overcome data storage 
limitations by enabling you to connect an mSATA drive through your boards USB-A 
port.
A convenient integrated solution
The USB to mSATA converter integrates seamlessly with your existing 
development board. Its the perfect addition for development-board based 
applications such as surveillance, media players and servers, digital signage 
and IoT/automation solutions. It allows you to utilize your mSATA drives with 
your development board, and take advantage of the small form factor of 
mini-SATA, ideal for applications with space limitations.
Easy to install
Compatible with SATA I, SATA II and SATA III drives, the converter is easy to 
install and doesnt require any device driver installation. It comes with a USB 
cable and all mounting accessories, including standoffs, so integrating it with 
your Raspberry Pi is fast and easy.
StarTech.com provides industry-leading support to get you up and running 
quickly. The PIB2MS1 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free 
lifetime technical support.
Specifications
  
  
    | 
       Warranty 
      Information  | 
    
       Warranty  | 
    
       2 
      Years  | 
  
    | 
       Connector(s)  | 
    
       1 
      - Drive Connectors  | 
    
       mSATA 
      (52 pin, Mini SATA) Slot  | 
  
     | 
    
       1 
      - Host Connectors  | 
    
       USB 
      Micro-B (5 pin)  | 
  
    | 
       Environmental  | 
    
       Operating 
      Temperature  | 
    
       5C 
      to 50C (41F to 122F)  | 
  
     | 
    
       Storage 
      Temperature  | 
    
       -25C 
      to 70C (-13F to 158F)  | 
  
     | 
    
       Humidity  | 
    
       15% 
      ~ 90% RH  | 
  
    | 
       Hardware  | 
    
       Interface  | 
    
       USB 
      2.0  | 
  
     | 
    
       Bus 
      Type  | 
    
       USB 
      2.0  | 
  
     | 
    
       Number 
      of Drives  | 
    
       1  | 
  
     | 
    
       Drive 
      Size  | 
    
       mSATA 
      (Full Size)  | 
  
     | 
    
       Compatible 
      Drive Types  | 
    
       mSATA 
      (Mini SATA)  | 
  
     | 
    
       Chipset 
      ID  | 
    
       Renesas/NEC 
      - PD720231A  | 
  
    | 
       Packaging 
      Information  | 
    
       Package 
      Height  | 
    
       1.3 
      in [32.0 mm]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Package 
      Length  | 
    
       6.9 
      in [17.5 cm]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Shipping 
      (Package) Weight  | 
    
       3.5 
      oz [100.0 g]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Package 
      Width  | 
    
       5.7 
      in [14.4 cm]  | 
  
    | 
       Performance  | 
    
       Maximum 
      Data Transfer Rate  | 
    
       480 
      Mbps  | 
  
     | 
    
       Type 
      and Rate  | 
    
       USB 
      2.0 - 480 Mbit/s  | 
  
     | 
     | 
    
       SATA 
      III (6 Gbps)  | 
  
     | 
    
       Hardware 
      Raid Supported  | 
    
       No  | 
  
     | 
    
       MTBF  | 
    
       5,077,966 
      hrs  | 
  
    | 
       Physical 
      Characteristics  | 
    
       Color  | 
    
       Red  | 
  
     | 
    
       Product 
      Length  | 
    
       2.6 
      in [65.0 mm]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Product 
      Width  | 
    
       2.2 
      in [55.0 mm]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Product 
      Height  | 
    
       0.4 
      in [11.0 mm]  | 
  
     | 
    
       Weight 
      of Product  | 
    
       0.6 
      oz [18.2 g]  | 
  
    | 
       Power  | 
    
       Power 
      Source  | 
    
       USB-Powered  | 
  
    | 
       Software  | 
    
       OS 
      Compatibility  | 
    
       OS 
      independent; No software or drivers required  | 
  
    | 
       What's 
      in the Box  | 
    
       1 
      - Included in Package  | 
    
       USB 
      to mSATA converter  | 
  
     | 
     | 
    
       USB-A 
      to Micro-B cable  | 
  
     | 
    
       4 
      - Included in Package  | 
    
       standoffs  | 
  
     | 
     | 
    
       nuts  | 
  
     | 
     | 
    
       screws  | 
  
     | 
    
       2 
      - Included in Package  | 
    
       mSATA 
      mounting screws  | 
  
     | 
    
       1 
      - Included in Package  | 
    
       quick-start 
      guide  |