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Black rectangular adapter with SATA and IDE connectors, USB 3.0 cable and 12V power supply

EYOOLD USB 3.0 to IDE & SATA Hard Drive Adapter Black

SKU CH-0EAV-G6Q2V

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives to USB 3.0 at up to 5 Gbps with UASP and includes a 12V power adapter for desktop drives

  • ColorBlack
  • Dimensions3.94 in x 0.94 in x 2.75 in
  • Weight0.272 kilograms
  • Access 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives plus 5.25" optical media
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with UASP for 70% faster speeds
  • Included 12V 2A power adapter ensures stable operation for 3.5" drives
  • Hot-swap capable plug-and-play across Windows, Mac OS and Linux
  • On/off switch and LED indicator protect drives and show activity status

Drive compatibility

The adapter connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard drives and solid-state drives, plus 5.25 inch optical drives, to a computer through USB 3.0. It suits technicians and home users who need to recover data, clone disks or access legacy storage without installing the drive internally.

Thermals and power

A 12 V 2 A power adapter supplies stable electricity for 3.5 inch drives; the four-pin cable is reserved for IDE units. The USB 3.0 link delivers up to 5 Gbps and supports UASP, which cuts processor load by 40 percent and is 70 percent faster than standard USB 3.0, while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.

Bundled extras

The package includes a USB 3.0 cable, a USB-C connector, the 12 V power brick, a four-pin power cable and an on-off switch with an LED activity indicator. These items let you hot-swap drives on Windows, Mac OS or Linux without additional software or drivers.

Highlights

  • Access 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives plus 5.25" optical media
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with UASP for 70% faster speeds
  • Included 12V 2A power adapter ensures stable operation for 3.5" drives
  • Hot-swap capable plug-and-play across Windows, Mac OS and Linux
  • On/off switch and LED indicator protect drives and show activity status

Specifications

BrandEYOOLD
ColorBlack
Dimensions3.94 in x 0.94 in x 2.75 in
Weight0.272 kilograms

Questions about this item

How do I install a 3.5-inch IDE drive using the 4-pin power cable and 12V 2A adapter?

Connect the IDE data and 4-pin power cables to the drive, plug the 12V 2A adapter into the converter, attach the USB 3.0 cable to your computer, then press the on/off switch; the LED shows power and activity.

What maintenance will the 12V 2A power adapter and USB 3.0 cable need later?

Inspect the power adapter and cables for wear or loose connections periodically; replace the 12V 2A unit or USB 3.0 cable if the LED flickers or drives fail to spin up.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers at 5 Gbps with UASP?

The 5 Gbps USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput; actual speeds depend on the attached SATA or IDE drive and system overhead.

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