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Two braided Y-splitter cables, black 4-pin IDE male to dual 15-pin SATA female, 20cm

BUCIER

BUCIER IDE to Dual SATA Power Y Splitter Cable 4 Pin Male to Dual 15 Pin Female 18AWG 20CM 2PCS

SKU CH-9FS3-779C0

Converts a single 4-pin IDE connector into two 15-pin SATA power sockets using 18AWG pure copper wire and braided 20cm length

  • Connector detailsSata
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Product typeSATA
  • Key featuresBraided
  • Converts one IDE connector into two SATA power ports for extra drives
  • 18 AWG pure copper conductors with PVC insulation deliver stable power
  • Braided mesh sleeve protects wires and keeps routing tidy
  • 20 cm length fits tight chassis spaces without excess slack
  • Plug-and-play Y splitter needs no tools for quick HDD or SSD upgrades

IDE-to-SATA power adapter

This BUCIER cable converts a single 4-pin IDE connector into two 15-pin SATA power sockets. It is built for DIY builders and repair technicians who need to power modern SATA drives from a legacy power supply. The 20 cm Y-splitter uses 18 AWG pure copper conductors inside a braided PVC jacket for flexible routing. A pack contains two identical cables.

Upgrade path for legacy power supplies

The adapter replaces the need for a new power supply when a motherboard or PSU only offers 4-pin IDE plugs but the build requires SATA power for hard drives, solid-state drives or optical drives. The jump is worth it when adding or replacing storage in older desktops, servers or DVR units without rewiring the entire loom. It also serves as a direct replacement for a damaged or missing SATA power lead.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous operation the 18 AWG pure copper cores deliver stable current to both connected drives without measurable voltage drop across the 20 cm length. The braided mesh sleeve resists abrasion and prevents the soft PVC insulation from kinking during long-term vibration inside a chassis. Connectors maintain a firm grip through repeated insertion cycles, so the power path stays reliable during extended backup, RAID rebuild or media-serving workloads.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXMSJSIY
Product typeSATA
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSata
Connector genderMale-to-Female

Questions about this item

What connector does the 4-pin IDE male end need to plug into?

The 4-pin IDE male connector plugs directly into a standard 4-pin IDE power socket on the power supply or motherboard.

Which step is most often missed when installing the Y-splitter?

Buyers sometimes forget to seat both 15-pin SATA female connectors fully until they click, leaving one drive without power.

When should the 18AWG PVC-insulated cable be replaced?

Replace the cable if the braided mesh frays, the PVC insulation cracks, or the copper conductors become exposed.

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