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Black USB 3.0 adapter box with SATA and IDE ports, power switch, LED, 12V supply and cable

STANSTAR

STANSTAR USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Hard Drive Adapter Black Power Delivery

SKU CH-N5C8-HV106

Connects 2.5" or 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0 with a 12 V power adapter and on/off switch

  • Changer Type2.5" to 3.5" IDE
  • Thunderbolt 3Yes
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Access three drives at once for direct file transfers between them
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatible to USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Supports drives up to 5 TB capacity with LED status indicator
  • Works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS and Linux

Connect 2.5 and 3.5 Inch Drives

This adapter connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA and IDE hard drives or SSDs to a computer through a USB port. It suits users who need to access data from older drives, clone disks, or recover files without installing the drives internally. The device supports SATA HDDs, SSDs, and IDE HDDs, along with optical drives such as DVD-ROM and CD-RW units.

Simultaneous Access and Power Options

The unit provides a SATA connector and two IDE connectors (40-pin and 44-pin) allowing access to three drives at the same time. A 12 V 2 A power adapter is included for 3.5" drives, and an on/off switch protects connected drives during connection changes. An LED indicator shows drive activity status.

Upgrade from Slower USB Adapters

This replaces older USB 2.0 or 1.1 drive adapters by delivering up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.0 while remaining backward compatible. The jump is worthwhile when moving large archives or cloning high-capacity drives up to 6 TB where the faster interface saves significant time.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Access three drives at once for direct file transfers between them
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatible to USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Supports drives up to 5 TB capacity with LED status indicator
  • Works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS and Linux

Specifications

Changer Type2.5" to 3.5" IDE
Thunderbolt 3Yes
ModelBlack / Power Delivery

Questions about this item

What practical speed does the USB 3.0 interface cap at?

The USB 3.0 interface caps at 5 Gbps, and it falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds on older ports.

Which drive sizes and connector types fit this adapter?

It accepts 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, plus 2.5" and 3.5" IDE HDDs using the 40-pin and 44-pin connectors.

How do I install it, and what step is often missed?

Connect the drive, attach the 12 V 2 A power adapter for 3.5" drives, flip the on/off switch, then plug the USB 3.0 cable into the computer.

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