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Red USB 3.0 adapter box with SATA and IDE connectors and 12V power supply

PL329A USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter Red

SKU CH-ADJG-8XCCB

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0 at up to 5Gbps with a 12V power adapter

  • ColorRed
  • Connector Number1
  • Specificationscopper, Black, Computers, laptops, and external hard drive e
  • Sports Team1 Piece
  • ConductorCopper Conductor
  • FeaturesComputers, laptops, and external hard drive enclosures with
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives universally
  • Transfer large files quickly with 5Gbps USB 3.0 speed
  • Attach three drives at once without installing drivers
  • Monitor power, SATA and IDE activity through dedicated LEDs
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable data transmission

Universal SATA IDE Adapter

The PL329A connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives to a USB 3.0 port on computers running Windows, Mac OS or Linux. It suits technicians and hobbyists who need quick access to legacy or current hard drives and optical drives without opening a case.

Build Quality and Connectors

A copper conductor carries data through a single red adapter body that accepts one 2.5 inch IDE, one 3.5 inch IDE and one SATA device simultaneously. The included 12 V power supply feeds 3.5 inch drives while three status LEDs show power, SATA activity and IDE activity at a glance.

Thermals Noise and Power

The adapter draws power from the USB bus for low-voltage devices and from the external supply for larger drives, adding no fan noise. Normal operation stays cool because the circuitry only bridges the USB 3.0 interface to the drive connectors without active cooling.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives universally
  • Transfer large files quickly with 5Gbps USB 3.0 speed
  • Attach three drives at once without installing drivers
  • Monitor power, SATA and IDE activity through dedicated LEDs
  • Copper conductor ensures reliable data transmission

Specifications

ModelPL329A
ColorRed
Connector Number1
Specificationscopper, Black, Computers, laptops, and external hard drive enclosures with SATA or IDE interfaces running Windows, Mac OS, Linux, 1
Sports Team1 Piece
ConductorCopper Conductor
FeaturesComputers, laptops, and external hard drive enclosures with SATA or IDE interfaces running Windows, Mac OS, Linux

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit SATA drive throughput to 5 Gbps?

Yes, the adapter's USB 3.0 connection caps practical transfer rates at 5 Gbps, though actual speed depends on the attached drive and host controller.

What clearance does the 12 V power brick need for a 3.5 inch IDE drive?

The 12 V power adapter supplies the required voltage for 3.5 inch IDE and SATA drives; ensure the barrel plug seats fully and the drive's power connector clicks into place.

Which LED confirms the SATA drive is active during cloning?

The first blue LED flashes when the SATA channel reads or writes data, while the white LED shows power and the second blue LED indicates IDE activity.

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