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Green circuit board with 40-pin IDE connector and SD card slot, 3.5-inch form factor

Sonilco

Sonilco SD/SDHC to 3.5" 40 Pin IDE Adapter

SKU CH-VVCK-XBGNV

Converts SD or SDHC cards into a bootable 3.5" 40-pin IDE drive for legacy PCs

  • TypeSD/microSD/MS
  • Bootable SD storage for legacy PCs
  • Converts SD/SDHC cards to 40-pin IDE interface
  • Silent operation with no mechanical drive noise
  • Compatible with DOS, Linux, Windows 98SE through Vista
  • Compact 80mm x 68mm form factor fits 3.5-inch bays

SD-to-IDE adapter for legacy systems

This Sonilco adapter converts SD and SDHC cards into a 40-pin IDE storage device. It fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and draws power from a four-pin connector. The board lets you boot DOS, Linux or early Windows releases directly from a memory card.

Solid PCB with native IDE signalling

The 80 mm by 68 mm circuit board carries a full 40-pin IDE header and a Molex-style power socket. No drivers are required because the host sees a regular PATA drive. PIO, Multi-Word DMA and Ultra DMA modes are all supported automatically.

Silent operation with minimal power draw

Because the storage medium is a solid-state card, the workstation produces no mechanical drive noise. Current consumption stays low, limited to the SD card and the adapter logic. The design suits retro builds or embedded appliances where silence and reliability matter.

Highlights

  • Bootable SD storage for legacy PCs
  • Converts SD/SDHC cards to 40-pin IDE interface
  • Silent operation with no mechanical drive noise
  • Compatible with DOS, Linux, Windows 98SE through Vista
  • Compact 80mm x 68mm form factor fits 3.5-inch bays

Specifications

TypeSD/microSD/MS

Questions about this item

What IDE interface does the Sonilco adapter use and which transfer modes does it support?

It uses a 40-pin IDE interface and supports PIO, Multi-Word DMA and Ultra DMA data transfer modes.

What are the physical dimensions and power connector required for the adapter?

The adapter measures 80mm x 68mm and requires a 4-pin computer power supply connector.

How do you install the adapter and what is the step people often miss?

Insert the SD card into the adapter, connect the 40-pin IDE cable and 4-pin power connector, then set the motherboard BIOS to boot from the IDE device.

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