SATA bridge

USB ID 1ca1:18ab · Symwave

VendorSymwave
Vendor ID1ca1
Device ID18ab
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_1CA1&PID_18AB
Linux modaliasusb:v1CA1p18AB
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 1ca1:18ab?

USB ID 1ca1:18ab is “SATA bridge” made by Symwave (vendor ID 1ca1, device ID 18ab).

Which Linux driver supports SATA bridge?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether SATA bridge is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 1ca1:18ab shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_1CA1&PID_18AB.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.