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Black USB 3.0 adapter cable with SATA and IDE connectors and a one-touch backup button

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 to IDE SATA Cable Converter 5 Gbps

SKU CH-B1MX-CSAF1

Connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives to a USB 3.0 port at 5 Gbps for quick data access and one-touch backup

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector DetailUsb 3
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed5 gigabits_per_second
  • ConductorCopper
  • FeaturesHigh Speed
  • Connect 2.5" or 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps for fast backups
  • One-touch backup button copies files without software
  • Works with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-RW devices
  • Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Linux and Mac OS

External Drive Adapter for SATA and IDE Drives

This USB 3.0 to IDE and SATA converter lets you connect 2.5" or 3.5" hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and combo drives to a computer through a USB port. It supports both laptop and desktop form factors without needing an enclosure. Data transfers reach up to 5 Gbps over the USB 3.0 interface. A power adapter is included for 3.5" drives.

Suits Users Recovering Data from Legacy Drives

Ideal for technicians or home users extracting files from older IDE or SATA drives, cloning disks, or backing up optical media up to 52X CD-ROM speed. The one-touch backup button simplifies routine copies. Not suited for builders who need internal SATA throughput or protocol support beyond USB 3.0. Not suited for users whose drives exceed the 2 TB limit on Windows XP or 3 TB limit on Windows 7, 8 and 10.

USB 3.0 Interface at 5 Gbps Determines Compatibility

The adapter provides a male-to-male USB 3.0 connection rated at 5 Gbps, which sets the maximum transfer ceiling for any attached SATA or IDE device. Copper conductors carry the signal. System support covers Windows 2000 through 10, Linux and Mac OS. The 5 Gbps link is the single specification that decides whether this cable meets the required performance.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" or 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps for fast backups
  • One-touch backup button copies files without software
  • Works with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-RW devices
  • Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Linux and Mac OS

Specifications

BrandaxGear
ModelUSB3-IDE-SATA
TypeUSB
Connector DetailUsb 3
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed5 gigabits_per_second
ConductorCopper
FeaturesHigh Speed

Questions about this item

Does the adapter draw enough power from the USB 3.0 port alone for a 3.5" drive during all-day use?

No, the included power adapter must be connected for 3.5" drives; 2.5" drives can run from the USB port.

Which drive connectors must the user already have on the drives they want to attach?

The cable provides both 40-pin IDE and 7-pin SATA data connectors plus matching power leads for 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

Will the one-touch backup button work with a drive formatted on Windows 2000 when plugged into Windows 10?

The OTB function is driver-independent; it sends a standard USB command that Windows 10 recognises regardless of the original OS.

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