WSAL21358 – USB TO SATA/en
Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.
Summary
Technical guide for the Waveshare USB-C Adapter (SKU WSAL21358): a compact USB-to-SATA bridge with a VL716 controller and USB 3.0 port for connecting M.2 SATA SSDs.
Related products at JW Tech
Technical overview
- Controller: VL716
- Interface: SATA; USB type: USB 3.0 (product name states USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C)
- Supported OS: Windows 7/8/8.10, macOS, Linux, Android
- Cable/adapter length: about 15 cm
- Indicator: red LED lights up during read/write
- Supported SSD form factors: M.2 SATA in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
- Connection to a PC or Raspberry Pi is direct via a USB cable
- Smartphones require an OTG cable
Notes and version constraints
- Only M.2 SATA SSDs are supported – no NVMe SSDs.
- Some devices do not supply enough power through their USB ports, which can cause frame/speed drops. A USB 3.0 port is recommended.
- When using a Type-C to Type-C cable, the two CC resistors on the backside must be removed, otherwise it will not work.
- The product name says 'USB 3.2 Gen2' but the source lists 'USB 3.0'; please confirm with the supplier which USB generation is actually implemented.
Source and revision record
- USB TO SATA - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 67693
- Captured: 2026-09-03T02:42:56+00:00
- SHA-256:
396afa49ef5233470e5b626743333cf119898bdc4166f0ae11a2205ded1fe224