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Black USB 2.0 adapter cable with SATA and IDE connectors and separate power lead

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics SATA/IDE/PATA to USB 2.0 Adapter Cable for 2.5/3.5 Hard Drive

SKU CH-FJK6-54K2Z

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer via USB 2.0 for data access and recovery

  • Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives via USB 2.0
  • 480 MB/s transfer rate for fast data access
  • 62 cm USB cable plus 36 cm SATA cable for flexible placement
  • Works with Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista and Mac OS
  • Supports CD-ROM, DVD, CD-RW and DVD-RW optical drives

Universal Drive Adapter

This Corn Electronics cable converts 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE PATA hard drives to a USB 2.0 connection. It also supports 5.25 inch optical drives such as CD ROM DVD and RW units. The adapter draws power from an external supply that is not included in the package.

Data Recovery and Legacy Access

The adapter suits technicians retrieving files from older desktop or laptop drives and users accessing optical media on modern machines without internal bays. It is not for builders who need internal drive installation or anyone requiring the faster throughput of a USB 3.0 native interface.

Plug and Play Setup

Connection order matters: attach the 4 pin power cable to the drive and mains first then connect the SATA or IDE data cable before plugging the USB 2.0 end into the host. The 62 cm USB cable and 36 cm SATA lead give reasonable reach. Forgetting the master jumper on IDE drives or skipping the external power step are the most common reasons the drive fails to appear.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Do I need a separate power supply for a 3.5 inch drive?

Yes, a power supply is required and is not included; the 4-pin power cable is 17.5 cm long.

Will this adapter work with a USB 3.0 port on my newer PC?

It is compatible with USB 3.0 ports and will operate at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 MB/s.

How can I verify the drive is recognised after connecting?

The drive should appear in your file explorer or Disk Management without installing drivers on Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS.

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