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Compact black adapter box with USB-A, USB-C, SATA and dual IDE ports, US power plug attached

IHDAPP

IHDAPP USB-A USB-C to SATA IDE Adapter (US Plug)

SKU CH-TFPV-TZTPR

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB-A or USB-C with up to 5Gbps transfer speed

  • Adapter typeSATA/IDE to USB 3.0
  • Units per package1
  • Key featuresIDE and SATA hard drive reader is compatible with 2.5 in/3.5
  • Product dimensions6.1 × 4.53 × 2.05 in
  • In the box1 x USB A USB C to SATA Adapter 1 x US Plug 1 x User Manual
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatibility
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux without driver installation
  • Powers 3.5" drives using included 12 V 2 A supply with on/off switch
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C plugs fit modern and legacy ports

Versatile drive adapter

This USB adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer. It includes dual-head IDE connectors for 40-pin and 44-pin drives plus a SATA III connector. The package provides both USB-A and USB-C plugs for broad host compatibility. A 12V 2A power supply is included to run larger desktop drives.

Sustained transfer capability

The adapter uses a USB 3.0 interface rated for up to 5Gbps and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. An on/off switch lets you power drives down between sessions without unplugging cables. LED indicators show power and activity status during long copy or recovery operations. Hot-swap support allows drive changes without rebooting the host system.

Practical build and connectivity

The unit measures 6.1 by 4.53 by 2.05 inches and ships with a US plug power adapter and a 4-pin power cable for 3.5-inch IDE drives. Plug-and-play operation works on Windows 7 through 11, Mac OS 8.6 or above, and Linux without driver installation. Default master setting targets 2.5-inch IDE drives; new drives require initialization in Disk Management before use.

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Specifications

Product
Adapter typeSATA/IDE to USB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions6.1 × 4.53 × 2.05 in
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1 x USB A USB C to SATA Adapter
1 x US Plug
1 x User Manual

Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or fan noise when a 3.5-inch drive runs all day?

The unit has no fan and relies on passive cooling; the 12 V 2 A power brick supplies the drive while the bridge itself stays cool during extended transfers.

Which cables or ports must my computer already have to use the USB-C connector on this adapter?

Your host needs a free USB-C port that supports USB 3.0 or 2.0 signalling; the package includes a USB-C to USB-A cable so either port type works.

Will a legacy 40-pin IDE drive from a Windows 7 era desktop connect without extra jumpers?

Yes — the dual-head IDE connector fits both 40-pin and 44-pin drives, and the adapter defaults to master for 2.5-inch IDE units.

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