The Universal 12.7mm SATA to SATA 2nd HDD/SSD Caddy replaces a laptop's internal optical drive to expand storage capacity. It holds 2.5-inch SATA drives within the 12.7mm height requirement. This adapter maintains SATA III speeds for fast data access on secondary volumes.
Key Features
- 12.7mm Form Factor: Fits standard 12.7mm optical drive bays in laptops. Measure the existing DVD drive height before installation.
- SATA III Interface: Transfers data at speeds up to 6 Gbps. Large files move quickly without bottlenecking the system bus.
- Aluminum Construction: Metal body dissipates heat from the internal drive. This prevents thermal throttling during high humidity conditions.
- Dual Boot Compatibility: Supports operating system installation on the secondary drive. Run a separate OS like Linux alongside Windows.
- Plug & Play Setup: Requires no additional drivers for drive recognition. The BIOS identifies the drive immediately upon physical connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to check if my laptop needs 9.5mm or 12.7mm caddy?
Measure the thickness of the removed DVD drive with a ruler. 12.7mm is the standard size for older, thicker laptop models.
Can I boot Windows from HDD caddy?
Yes, the caddy supports bootable drives through the laptop's SATA interface. You can select the secondary drive as the primary boot device in BIOS.
