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USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Hard Drive Adapter with Power CableUSB 2.0 IDE SATA Hard Drive Adapter with Power Supply
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TypeComputer Storage Adapters & Cables
Host interfaceUSB 2.0 Type-A plug
Maximum rated speed480 Mbps (60 MB/s)
Drive interfacesIDE (PATA) and SATA
Drive sizes2.5-inch and 3.5-inch
PowerExternal AC power adapter
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Plug an old IDE or SATA hard drive into any USB 2.0 port and read it from your desk. One black connector covers both interfaces and both drive sizes, with no case to open.
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Plug an old IDE or SATA hard drive into any USB 2.0 port and read it from your desk. One black connector covers both interfaces and both drive sizes, with no case to open.
Plug any IDE or SATA hard drive into USB 2.0 with no tools and no case opening
Solves
- no USB port for legacy IDE drives
- need to access data on old 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drives
- avoids buying an external enclosure
Reach your old drive's data without opening a case
Before: a dead-end IDE or SATA drive and no port that fits it. After: plug it into USB 2.0 at your desk and copy what you need.
Built for both drive types
- IDE and SATA in one housing
The molded IDE and SATA labels on the black connector body show where each drive goes. One adapter covers both interfaces, so a single cable handles old PATA drives and newer SATA units. You stop sorting through enclosures to find the right one.
- Up to 480 Mbps on any USB port
The USB 2.0 Type-A plug works in any free port on a desktop or laptop. The rated ceiling is 480 Mbps, or 60 MB/s, which is enough to pull documents, photos and full backups without installing drivers or opening the machine.
Rated speed and reach
- 480 MbpsRated maximum transfer speed
- 60 MB/sMaximum rated throughput
- 2Drive interfaces on one housing (IDE and SATA)
- 2.5 / 3.5Supported hard drive sizes in inches
From drawer to desktop in four steps
- 1Match the interface
Check whether the drive has an IDE or a SATA connector, and line it up with the matching label on the black housing.
- 2Seat the drive
Press the drive into the connector until it sits flat. Keep the drive on a stable, non-conductive surface while it is connected.
- 3Connect power and USB
Plug the external AC power adapter into the housing and a wall outlet if the drive needs it. Then connect the USB Type-A plug to a free USB 2.0 port on the computer.
- 4Copy and eject
Open the drive in File Explorer or Finder, copy your files, then eject the drive in the system before you unplug the cable.
The kit, piece by piece
- USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA adapter cable×1
Black connector housing with USB Type-A plug
- External AC power adapter×1
For drives that need external power
From a drawer of dead drives to files you can open
The drive has the files, the PC has no port
A client needs invoices from a 3.5-inch IDE drive that has sat in a drawer for years. The desktop only has USB ports, and the drive has nowhere to plug in. Opening the case to test it means cables, screws and a risk to the data you came for.
One connector for both interfaces
The housing takes IDE and SATA drives on the same body, so the drive goes in, the USB Type-A plug goes into the PC, and the work starts. There is no second enclosure to buy and no extra clutter on the desk.
Files copied, drive back in the drawer
Rated at up to 480 Mbps (60 MB/s) over USB 2.0, the adapter handles document folders and recovery copies without fuss. Copy what you need, eject, and the drive goes back where it belongs.
One adapter or two enclosures
| This adapter | Separate IDE and SATA enclosures | |
|---|---|---|
| Covers IDE and SATA in one unit | — | |
| Works with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives | Partial | |
| Needs one purchase per drive type | — | |
| Includes external AC power adapter | Partial | |
| Takes up one desk space | — |
Characteristics
Main
TypeComputer Storage Adapters & Cables
Details
Host interfaceUSB 2.0 Type-A plug
Maximum rated speed480 Mbps (60 MB/s)
Drive interfacesIDE (PATA) and SATA
Drive sizes2.5-inch and 3.5-inch
PowerExternal AC power adapter
Connector housingMatte black molded plastic with textured grip panel
CableFlexible round black cable
SetupPlug and play, no drivers or tools
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Questions and answers
Does it work with both IDE and SATA hard drives, and with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch sizes?
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Wanelo · seller
Yes. The black connector housing accepts IDE (PATA) and SATA drives, and the listing covers 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch sizes. Match the drive's interface to the labelled connector on the housing before you power it up.
Is USB 2.0 too slow for large backups?
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Wanelo · seller
USB 2.0 tops out at 480 Mbps, or 60 MB/s, so a large backup takes longer than it would over USB 3.0. For recovery work and periodic copies of documents, photos and project folders, the speed is workable. If you are moving several hundred gigabytes every day, a faster interface makes more sense.
Do I need the external AC power adapter?
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Wanelo · seller
Use it for drives that need external power, which is typical for 3.5-inch drives. The adapter is included with the kit. Plug the power supply in as the drive requires, and let the drive spin up before you copy files. Always eject the drive in your operating system before you unplug it.
Why not just buy a separate enclosure for each drive type?
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Wanelo · seller
Two IDE and SATA enclosures cost more than this single adapter and take up more desk space. This one kit covers both interfaces and both drive sizes, so you buy once and reuse it on every legacy drive that comes across your bench.
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