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Compact USB 2.0 adapter box with SATA and IDE connectors, power supply and cables

CableMAX

CableMAX USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE hard drive adapter

SKU CH-R0M7-308GQ

Connects 2.5", 3.5" or 5.25" IDE and SATA drives via USB 2.0 with included 2A power supply

  • Connect 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" SATA or IDE drives via USB 2.0
  • Transfer data at up to 480 Mbps with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • 2 A auto-switching 100-240 V power supply handles power-hungry drives
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.2+ and Linux 2.4.x
  • No drivers needed for Windows XP/2000, Mac OS X 10.4.x and later

Universal Drive Adapter

The CableMAX adapter connects any 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch IDE or SATA drive to a computer through a USB 2.0 port. It supports SATA I, SATA II and Enhanced IDE specifications with transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. A 2A auto-switching power supply handles the most power-hungry devices, and the kit includes all necessary cables plus a driver CD for legacy operating systems. Plug-and-play operation enables hot-swapping without a reboot.

For legacy drive access

This adapter suits technicians and hobbyists retrieving data from older IDE or early SATA hard drives and optical drives on Windows 98 through Vista, Mac OS 9.2 or higher, or Linux 2.4 kernels. It is not for users who require the higher throughput of a USB 3.0 or native SATA III connection, nor for anyone needing to attach a drive that lacks a standard 40-pin IDE or SATA interface. The included driver CD covers only the legacy platforms listed.

USB 2.0 interface

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 2.0 host connection limited to 480 Mbps. If the target machine offers only USB 2.0 ports, this adapter will operate at its rated speed; if the machine provides faster ports, the adapter will still function but cannot exceed the USB 2.0 ceiling.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" SATA or IDE drives via USB 2.0
  • Transfer data at up to 480 Mbps with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • 2 A auto-switching 100-240 V power supply handles power-hungry drives
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.2+ and Linux 2.4.x
  • No drivers needed for Windows XP/2000, Mac OS X 10.4.x and later

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What maximum data rate does the USB 2.0 link deliver during sustained transfers?

The adapter runs at USB 2.0 480 Mbps, so the interface itself caps long-duration throughput at that speed.

How much power does the included supply provide for continuous operation?

A 2 A auto-switching 100-240 V power supply is bundled, delivering enough current for the most power-hungry 3.5 in drives.

Which operating systems can use this adapter without installing extra drivers?

Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.x work driver-free; Windows 98SE and ME need the supplied CD.

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