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Black rectangular adapter with USB-A, USB-C, SATA and dual IDE connectors, matte finish, 12V power supply included

SoNNeT SA38-ADAPTER-US USB 3.0 & Type-C to SATA IDE Adapter

SKU CH-7E2E-7MDJM

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB-A or USB-C with 5 Gbps speeds and included 12 V 2 A power adapter

  • ColorBlack
  • SpecificationsSA38-ADAPTER-US, SA38-IDE SATA, 2 amps, 3, Matte, EYOOLD, De
  • Connector PlatingMatte
  • FeaturesMatte, 2 amps, Desktop, Laptop, PC, 3, EYOOLD, SA38-ADAPTER-
  • Package Quantity1
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0 and USB-C
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Power 3.5" drives reliably with included 12 V 2 A adapter and 4-pin Molex cable
  • Hot-swap drives instantly with driverless plug-and-play operation and on/off switch
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS

Versatile 3-in-1 drive access

This universal adapter connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives, 2.5 and 3.5 IDE drives, and CD or DVD optical drives to a computer. Dual-head IDE connectors with 40 and 44 pins plus a SATA interface cover legacy and current storage. It suits technicians and home users who need to duplicate, copy, backup, or transfer data between different drive types without installing them internally.

Dual USB interfaces and stable power

A 2-in-1 cable provides both USB-A and USB-C plugs for broad laptop and desktop compatibility. The included 12V 2A power adapter supplies stable electricity for 3.5 desktop drives, while 2.5 laptop drives run on bus power alone. Hot-swap support, an independent On/Off switch, and an LED activity indicator add daily convenience and drive protection.

Practical limits of USB 3.0

The adapter operates at up to 5Gbps over USB 3.0 and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so transfer speed will drop on older ports. SATA I and II drives are supported, but the USB link caps throughput below the drive's native ceiling. Driverless operation works on Windows 10, 11, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, though very old operating systems may lack native support.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0 and USB-C
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Power 3.5" drives reliably with included 12 V 2 A adapter and 4-pin Molex cable
  • Hot-swap drives instantly with driverless plug-and-play operation and on/off switch
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS

Specifications

BrandSoNNeT
SeriesSA38-ADAPTER-US
ModelSA38-ADAPTER-US
Part NumberSA38-IDE SATA
ColorBlack
SpecificationsSA38-ADAPTER-US, SA38-IDE SATA, 2 amps, 3, Matte, EYOOLD, Desktop, Laptop, PC
Connector PlatingMatte
FeaturesMatte, 2 amps, Desktop, Laptop, PC, 3, EYOOLD, SA38-ADAPTER-US
Package Quantity1

Questions about this item

What maximum transfer speed does the USB 3.0 interface deliver on this adapter?

The USB 3.0 interface provides up to 5Gbps, which is ten times faster than USB 2.0 and backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

Which drive sizes and connector types does the SA38-ADAPTER-US support physically?

It accepts 2.5" and 3.5" SATA I/II drives plus 2.5"/3.5" IDE drives using the included 40-pin and 44-pin dual-head connector.

How do I install the adapter and what step is commonly missed?

Connect the drive to the correct SATA or IDE connector, attach the 12V 2A power supply for 3.5" drives, plug the USB cable into the host, then flip the On/Off switch; forgetting the external power for 3.5" drives prevents spin-up.

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