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Black USB 3.0 to SATA IDE converter with 3ft cable and 12V power adapter

EN-Labs

EN-Labs U32IDESATAPW IDE SATA USB 3.0 converter 3ft 12V2A 6TB

SKU CH-ERF5-NYNPR

Connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives to USB 3.0, powers them with a 12V 2A adapter, and handles three drives at once up to 6 TB

  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product typeUSB C to SATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsThis converter can support up to three drives simultaneously
  • Key featuresThis device supports 2.5 in/3.5 in IDE/SATA/SSD hard drive d
  • In the boxUSB 3.0 to Sata /IDE converter x1pc USB 3.0 male to male cab
  • Connect three drives at once using the triple-drive simultaneous transfer capability
  • Access IDE, SATA and SSD drives plus 5.25" optical media with one adapter
  • Move large archives quickly via the USB 3.0 interface rated at 5 Gbps
  • Work with high-capacity storage up to 6 TB on a single device
  • Power 3.5" drives reliably using the included 12V 2A power adapter

USB 3.0 IDE/SATA converter

This EN-Labs adapter connects 2.5" and 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drives plus 5.25" optical drives to a USB 3.0 port. It includes a 12 V 2 A power supply and a three-foot cable for desktop use. The unit suits technicians and hobbyists who need quick access to legacy drives without opening a computer case. It also supports SSDs in the same form factors.

Simultaneous three-drive support and 6 TB limit

The converter can run up to three drives at once, allowing data transfers among them in a single session. Each drive can be as large as 6 TB, giving ample headroom for modern high-capacity mechanical disks. Transfer rates reach the USB 3.0 ceiling of 5 Gbps, though real-world speed depends on the attached drive. The device falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 when connected to older ports.

On/off switch for drive protection

A hardware power switch lets you spin drives down before disconnecting them, reducing wear on mechanical platters. This feature is the deciding factor for users who frequently swap drives and want to avoid sudden power loss. No software eject routine is required; the switch cuts power instantly. It makes the adapter practical for repetitive backup or cloning workflows.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameU32IDESATAPW
Product typeUSB C to SATA
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
In the box
In the boxUSB 3.0 to Sata /IDE converter x1pc USB 3.0 male to male cable 3 ft x1pc 12 V/2A (DC5.5 × 2.1) power adapter x1pc Molex 4pin power cable x1pc

Questions about this item

Will this converter let me keep using my 3.5-inch IDE drive alongside two SATA drives at the same time?

Yes, the adapter supports up to three drives simultaneously, including 3.5-inch IDE, 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs, and 5.25-inch optical drives.

How can I verify the USB 3.0 link is running at 5 Gbps after I connect a drive?

Check the OS device manager or system profiler to confirm the connection negotiates USB 3.0; actual throughput will depend on the attached drive's own speed limit.

Does the package include the 12 V 2 A power brick and the Molex cable needed for a 3.5-inch drive?

The box contains the USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE converter, a 3 ft USB 3.0 male-to-male cable, a 12 V 2 A DC 5.5 × 2.1 mm power adapter, and a Molex 4-pin power cable.

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