does this work for cloning hard drives?

It works just fine for cloning SATA drives. It does not work with conventional hard drives at all since they would require a separate power connection and that won't work with this harness. Strickly for SSD drives.

What is the maximum data transfer rate of the USB31CSAT3CB adapter?

The maximum data transfer rate of the USB31CSAT3CB adapter is 10 Gbps, as it uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology.

What types of drives are compatible with the StarTech.com USB31CSAT3CB adapter?

The StarTech.com USB31CSAT3CB adapter is compatible with 2.5 inch SATA SSDs and hard drives.

Will the USB31CSAT3CB work with a 3.5 " Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 750 GB hard drive; since the description states 2.5" SATA Drive?

No, the 3.5" drives are not bus powered. You would need a separate power source for it, and that would not fit with this harness.

The pictures on the description are wrong.. when they zoom in they show a network cat5/6 cable. Will you please correct it ?

I don't work for Newegg or StarTech, so I can't replace the picture. I can confirm it is the wrong picture. The 2nd picture is what the adapter looks like.

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Option: USB 3.1 & USB C

2.5in HDD/SSD
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 & USB C

Get ultra-fast access to data by connecting a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your laptop’s USB-C port
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) adapter cable with USB-C connector for 2.5” SATA drives
SATA I/II/III support
UASP support for enhanced performance
Ultra-portable 2.5" drive adapter cable
USB Powered
Connects directly to a 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD with no accessories required

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USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Adapter Cable for 2.5" SATA Drives - USB-C Get ultra-fast access to data by connecting a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your laptop?s USB-C port.

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Model
Brand	StarTech.com
Model	USB31CSAT3CB

Details
Color	Black
Cable Length	No
Changer Type	USB to SATA
Specifications	Bus Type: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1351 Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate) : SATA Drive Size: 2.5in Interface USB: 3.1 Gen 2 Number of 2.5 inch bays: 1 Number of Drives: 1 Hot Swap Capability: Yes Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps Type and Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s UASP Support: Yes

Connectors
Connector A	1x USB 3.1 Type-C male
Connector B	1x 2.5in SATA III

Features
Features	Get ultra-fast access to data by connecting a 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to your laptop’s USB-C port0 USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) adapter cable with USB-C connector for 2.5” SATA drives 0 SATA I/II/III support0 UASP support for enhanced performance0 Ultra-portable 2.5" drive adapter cable0 USB Powered0 Connects directly to a 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD with no accessories required

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	0.20" x 1.70" x 1.80"
Weight	0.06 lb.

Package Contents
Package Contents	1 - USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5" HDD adapter cable with USB-C 1 - quick start guide

Group
Option	USB 3.1 & USB C
Color	Black

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	December 22, 2015

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