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Red USB 3.0 adapter cable with SATA and IDE connectors, 1.8 in cable, 12V 2A power adapter

METRA K131U3IS SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter Cable

SKU CH-1S19-NYS72

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives and 5.25 inch optical drives via USB 3.0 with a 12V 2A power adapter

  • ColorRed
  • Length< 1"
  • Cable Length1.8 in.
  • Connector Number1
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • Specificationscopper, Black, 1
  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Read 5.25 inch optical drives without an internal bay
  • 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 2.0 backward compatibility
  • 12 V 2 A adapter powers drives up to 24 TB
  • Driver-free plug-and-play with blue LED status indicator

Drive Compatibility

This adapter cable connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard drives and 5.25 inch optical drives to a USB 3.0 host port. It is intended for users who need to access data from legacy drives without installing them internally. The device works with Windows 7 and later, macOS and Linux systems.

Transfer Behaviour

The USB 3.0 interface supports up to 5 Gbps and falls back to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps or USB 1.1 at 12 Mbps when connected to older ports. Sustained throughput depends on the attached drive and the host controller rather than the adapter itself.

Thermal And Power Profile

A 12 V 2 A power adapter is included to supply 3.5 inch drives and optical units that draw more current than the USB port can provide. The compact converter body measures .55 inch thick and 1.6 inch wide with a short 1.8 in. data cable, so it adds minimal bulk during use.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Read 5.25 inch optical drives without an internal bay
  • 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 2.0 backward compatibility
  • 12 V 2 A adapter powers drives up to 24 TB
  • Driver-free plug-and-play with blue LED status indicator

Specifications

BrandMETRA
ModelK131U3IS
ColorRed
Length< 1"
Cable Length1.8 in.
Connector Number1
Terminal GenderMale to Male
Specificationscopper, Black, 1
Sports Team1 Piece
ConductorCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

Does the 12V 2A power adapter run hot or make noise when a 3.5" drive is connected all day?

The 12V 2A adapter supplies steady power for 3.5" drives; the cable itself has no fan and the blue LED indicator draws minimal current, so heat and noise stay very low during extended use.

Which ports must my computer already have to use this adapter?

A USB 3.0 Type-A port is required for the 5 Gbps link; the cable also works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports at 480 Mbps and 12 Mbps respectively.

Will the IDE connector on this cable recognise a 3.5" IDE drive from a 2005 desktop?

Yes, the adapter supports 3.5" IDE hard drives alongside 2.5" IDE, 2.5" and 3.5" SATA, and 5.25" optical drives, so a 2005-era desktop drive will connect directly.

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