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Black USB 3.0 to SATA IDE adapter with USB-C cable and power adapter

IHDAPP

IHDAPP USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter with USB-C Cable and Power Adapter

SKU CH-DWKD-34MT2

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives plus 5.25" optical drives via USB 3.0 or USB-C with 5Gbps transfer and included 12V power adapter

  • Adapter typeUSB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter
  • First connectorUSB 3.0
  • Second connectorSATA IDE
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresUNIVERSAL HARD DRIVE READER
  • Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Reads 5.25" optical drives including DVD-ROM and CD-RW
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C cable fits modern and legacy ports
  • 12V 2A power adapter included for 3.5" drives
  • Hot-swap support lets you swap drives without rebooting

Universal Drive Adapter for Legacy

This USB 3.0 to SATA and IDE adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives, solid-state drives and 5.25-inch optical drives to a computer. It suits technicians and home users who need to recover data, clone disks or access archives from older hardware. The kit includes a 12 V 2 A power supply and a 4-pin cable for drives that require external power.

Sustained Transfer Through USB 3.0 and Dual-Head IDE

The USB 3.0 interface supports up to 5 Gbps and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. Both 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connectors are present alongside a single SATA III port, allowing three drives to be attached at once. Hot-swap capability means drives can be changed without restarting the host system during extended copy sessions.

Compact Black Housing

The adapter measures 3.77 by 2.48 by 0.59 inches and weighs very little, so it fits easily in a tool bag. A single 2-in-1 cable terminates in both USB-A and USB-C plugs, removing the need for separate dongles on modern and older laptops. The included 12 V 2 A brick and 4-pin lead deliver stable power to 3.5-inch mechanical drives and legacy optical units.

How it compares

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeUSB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB 3.0
Second connectorSATA IDE
Size & build
Product dimensions3.77 × 2.48 × 0.59 in
In the box
Units per package1
In the boxHard driver readerx1, 4-pin power cablex1, 12 V/2A power adapterx1, USB C and USB 2-In-1 cablex1, manualx1

Questions about this item

Does the 12V 2A power adapter get hot when a 3.5 inch drive runs all day?

The kit includes a 12V 2A power adapter and a 4-pin power cable specifically for 3.5 inch IDE and SATA drives; the adapter is designed to deliver stable power for continuous operation.

Which drive connectors must I already have on my drives for this adapter to work?

Your drives need a SATA connector, a 40-pin IDE connector, or a 44-pin IDE connector; the adapter provides one SATA III port and a dual-head IDE cable covering both pin counts.

Will this adapter recognise a Windows 7 era SATA drive alongside a modern Windows 11 PC?

Yes, the adapter supports Windows 7 through Windows 11 and Mac OS, and its USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports on older or newer machines.

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