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Black plastic adapter cable with SATA and IDE connectors, USB 3.0 plug, blue LED, 12V 2A power brick

MAIWO

MAIWO SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable 12V 2A Power

SKU CH-E8AX-1VPXF

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch IDE or SATA drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives to USB 3.0 with 12V 2A power

  • ColorBlack
  • MaterialClassic Plastic
  • External Interface3.5/2.5 Inch SATA HDD
  • HDD Count SupportedSingle HDD
  • Number of Bay1 Bay
  • Connect 2.5, 3.5 inch IDE and SATA drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, backward compatible to USB 2.0
  • Plug-and-play with no tools or drivers required, blue LED shows activity
  • Slim 0.55 inch thick by 1.6 inch wide design fits in any bag
  • Power up to 24 TB drives using the included 12 V 2 A adapter

Universal Drive Adapter

The MAIWO cable connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch IDE or SATA hard drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives to any USB 3.0 host. It works with Windows 7 and later, macOS, Linux, and common devices such as laptops, desktops, Macs, Xbox and TVs.

Pre-Order Checks

Verify your host has a free USB-A port and that the drive you plan to read uses IDE or SATA interfaces. The kit includes a 12V 2A power adapter with a 47inch lead, so ensure a mains socket is available for 3.5 inch drives or optical units.

Upgrade Path

This adapter replaces internal drive bays or dock stations when you need occasional access to legacy IDE and SATA media. The jump is worth it if you service multiple drive formats and want tool-free, driver-free operation with a blue LED status indicator.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5, 3.5 inch IDE and SATA drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, backward compatible to USB 2.0
  • Plug-and-play with no tools or drivers required, blue LED shows activity
  • Slim 0.55 inch thick by 1.6 inch wide design fits in any bag
  • Power up to 24 TB drives using the included 12 V 2 A adapter

Specifications

ColorBlack
MaterialClassic Plastic
External Interface3.5/2.5 Inch SATA HDD
HDD Count SupportedSingle HDD
Number of Bay1 Bay

Questions about this item

What cables and power supply come with the adapter and what must I provide?

The kit includes a USB 3.0 data cable, a 12V 2A power adapter with a 47 inch lead, and the necessary SATA and IDE power cables for the drive; you only need to supply the 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drive or a 5.25 inch optical drive.

Which drive sizes and interfaces does this single model support?

One adapter handles 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives or SSDs, 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch IDE hard drives, and 5.25 inch IDE DVD or CD-ROM drives.

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean for actual transfer speed with a SATA 3.0 drive?

The USB 3.0 link runs at up to 5 Gbps, while the SATA 3.0 drive interface caps at 6 Gbps, so real-world throughput will be limited by the USB 3.0 connection and the drive's own sustained read and write rates.

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