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Black USB 2.0 to SATA and IDE adapter cable with 2A power supply

CableMAX

CableMAX USB 2.0 to SATA & IDE Adapter with 2A Power Supply

SKU CH-3509-6T0V4

Connects 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" IDE or SATA drives to USB 2.0 for data transfer up to 480 Mbps with included 2A power supply

  • ColorBlack
  • Changer TypeIDE to SATA
  • Connects SATA, IDE and ATAPI drives via USB 2.0
  • Up to 480 Mbps transfer speed with USB 2.0 compliance
  • Works with 2.5, 3.5 and 5.25 inch drive sizes
  • Includes 2A power supply for reliable drive operation
  • Plug-and-play design supports Mac and PC without drivers

Universal Drive Bridge

This CableMAX adapter connects any 2.5, 3.5 or 5.25 inch IDE, SATA or ATAPI device to a USB 2.0 port. The kit includes a 2A power supply, a SATA II plug adapter cable and an eSATA external drive adapter cable. It is built for users who need to read or write legacy drives on a modern Mac or PC without opening the case.

Suitability

It suits anyone archiving data from old laptop or desktop hard drives, optical drives or IDE peripherals. Buyers who require USB 3.0 or faster transfer speeds should look at a different solution. The adapter handles a single drive at a time and does not support RAID configurations or multi-drive enclosures.

Deciding Specification

The interface is USB 2.0 with a maximum transfer rate of 480 Mbps and backward compatibility to USB 1.1. The bridge complies with ATA/ATAPI-66 Spec 1.0 and works with SATA-I and SATA-II drives. This speed ceiling determines whether the adapter meets your workflow needs.

Highlights

  • Connects SATA, IDE and ATAPI drives via USB 2.0
  • Up to 480 Mbps transfer speed with USB 2.0 compliance
  • Works with 2.5, 3.5 and 5.25 inch drive sizes
  • Includes 2A power supply for reliable drive operation
  • Plug-and-play design supports Mac and PC without drivers

Specifications

ColorBlack
Changer TypeIDE to SATA

Questions about this item

How fast will a 3.5 inch SATA drive actually transfer data through the USB 2.0 port?

The USB 2.0 link caps at 480 Mbps, so even a fast SATA drive will top out at that speed in practice.

Does the ATA/ATAPI-66 spec limit the maximum IDE drive speed I can use?

Yes, the bridge complies with ATA/ATAPI-66, so IDE drives are limited to that interface ceiling.

Will the supplied 2A power adapter run a 5.25 inch optical drive without extra cables?

The 2A supply powers 5.25 inch IDE and ATAPI devices directly through the included connectors.

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