LORDWORLD SATA to IDE Adapter 2.5/3.5" 39/40Pin Converter
Connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drives to 39/40 pin IDE motherboards with master/slave jumper and plug-and-play setup
- Connect 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drives to 40-pin IDE boards
- Transfer data at up to 133 MB/s with IDE 66/100/133 support
- Configure master or slave mode using the onboard jumper
- Works immediately with no driver installation required
- Runs on DOS, Windows 98 through Windows 10 and Linux
SATA-to-IDE adapter for legacy upgrades
This adapter connects any 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drive to a 40-pin IDE motherboard header. It is aimed at owners of older systems who want to replace a failed IDE hard disk with a modern SATA drive or solid-state drive. The board accepts both master and slave jumper settings so it fits into existing cable-select configurations.
Master-slave jumper and driver-free operation
The onboard jumper lets the installer choose master or slave position without extra cables or BIOS changes. Plug-and-play support means no driver installation is required on the listed operating systems. Because the unit is not hot-swappable, the system must be powered down before connecting or disconnecting the drive.
IDE 66/100/133 MB/s throughput ceiling
The converter handles IDE transfer modes up to 133 MB/s, which matches the fastest parallel ATA standard. SATA drives will operate at the IDE bus limit rather than their native speed, so sustained transfers top out at that ceiling. Buyers needing SATA 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s performance should use a native SATA controller instead.
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- Price $16.99
- Cheaper than about 75% of the 5,998 comparable items (median $24.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | LORDWORLD |
Questions about this item
Will the 40-pin IDE connector or jumper block wear out and need replacing?
The adapter has no moving parts; the 40-pin IDE connector and master/slave jumper are solid-state and do not require scheduled replacement.
What transfer ceiling will I hit first when copying large files continuously?
The bridge tops out at the IDE 133 MB/s specification, so sustained sequential throughput cannot exceed that limit.
Does the board get hot or draw extra power when left running all day?
It draws minimal power from the SATA drive and runs passively with no fan, so heat and noise stay negligible during continuous operation.
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