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Small black adapter with USB-A and USB-C plugs, SATA and dual IDE ports, LED light, 12V power brick and 4-pin cable

Alxum SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter USB A & USB C

SKU CH-34NS-P0MVW

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to USB-A or USB-C ports at up to 5 Gbps with included 12 V 2 A power adapter

  • Product colorUSB A & USB C
  • Product dimensions96.0 in × 70.0 in × 16.0 in
  • Product weight0.299 kg
  • In the boxAdapter
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB-A or USB-C
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with UASP support for lower CPU load
  • Included 12V 2A power adapter and 4-pin cable run 3.5" IDE drives reliably
  • LED indicator shows activity and adapter enters sleep mode after 30 minutes idle
  • Compact 96.0 x 70.0 x 16.0 in design weighs 0.299 kg for easy travel

Dual USB-A and USB-C Connectivity

This Alxum adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer using either a USB-A or USB-C port. It suits technicians and home users who need to recover data, clone disks or add temporary storage from legacy drives.

Included 12V 2A Power and 4-Pin IDE Cable

The kit supplies a 12V 2A power adapter for 3.5-inch drives and a 4-pin cable for 3.5-inch IDE devices. An LED shows activity and the adapter enters sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. Hot-swap support and an on/off switch protect drives during connection changes.

Upgrades from Single-Port or Unpowered Adapters

Replacing a basic USB-A-only dongle adds USB-C host compatibility and reliable power for larger drives. The jump is worth it when you work with both SATA and IDE media or need simultaneous dual-drive access without a docking station.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlxum
Product colorUSB A & USB C
Size & build
Product dimensions96.0 in × 70.0 in × 16.0 in
Product weight0.299 kg
In the box
In the boxAdapter

Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the USB 3.0 interface cap at?

The adapter reaches up to 5 Gbps and supports UASP, which is 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 and reduces processor load by 40%.

What physical clearance is needed for the adapter and its 12 V power brick?

The unit measures 96.0 x 70.0 x 16.0 in and weighs 0.299 kg; an 80 cm USB cable and a 12 V 2 A power adapter are included.

How do I install it and which step do people miss?

Connect the SATA or IDE (40-pin or 44-pin) drive, attach the 4-pin power cable for 3.5″ IDE drives, plug the USB-A or USB-C end into the computer, and flip the on/off switch — the switch is the step often forgotten.

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