Description
SATA to USB Adapter, USB 3.0 to IDE and SATA Hard Drive Adapter Kit
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Old drives, new life: a hard drive reader for IDE and SATA disks
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Fast transfers: USB 3.0 moves files at up to 5 Gbps
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No drivers, no fuss: plug and play on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS
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Swap without rebooting: hot-swappable with an on/off switch
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Big disks welcome: 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives up to 6TB
This SATA to USB adapter is a USB 3.0 to IDE and SATA hard drive adapter for 2.5 and 3.5 in drives up to 6TB. The hard drive reader pairs 5 Gbps USB 3.0 with a 12V/2A power adapter to recover data from old drives or move files off a failing disk, no reboot needed.

It also works as a USB to SATA adapter on USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports and, as an HDD to USB adapter, needs no drivers.
Key Features
There is more to these hard drive converters and SATA to USB adapters than speed:
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USB 3.0 Speed: Up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0.
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Plug and Play: No extra drivers required.
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Hot-Swappable: Attach and disconnect disks without restarting.
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Powered Kit: 12V/2A adapter with an ON/OFF switch on the unit.


Specifications
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IDE Interfaces Supported: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch
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SATA Interfaces Supported: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch
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Operating Systems: Chrome OS, Linux, Mac OS 9 and later, Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista
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USB: USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0
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Storage Support: Up to 6TB
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Length of Cord: 1 m/39 in
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Maximum Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
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Source of Power: 12V/2A
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Available Options: Single default option, no color or size choice
Package Includes:
- 1 x IDE/SATA converter for USB 3.0
- 1 x 12-volt, two-amp power adapter
- 1 x Male to Male USB 3.0 data cable, 1 m
- 1 x Large 4-Pin to Small Molex 4-Pin power cable
FAQs
Q: Does this hard drive adapter take 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drives?
A: Yes, IDE and SATA in both sizes.
Q: What is the largest disk these hard drive readers can read?
A: Up to 6TB.
Q: Do I need drivers on Windows or Mac?
A: No. It is plug and play on Chrome OS, Linux, Mac OS 9 and later and Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista.
Q: How fast can I copy files off an old drive?
A: Up to 5 Gbps over USB 3.0.
Q: How do I set up these SATA to USB adapters?
A: Plug in the 12V/2A adapter, connect the drive and the converter to the PC, switch ON and open file explorer.