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Black rectangular adapter with SATA, 40-pin and 44-pin IDE ports, USB 3.0 cable, LED indicators, power switch and 12V power supply

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter with 12V Power

SKU CH-783H-JSRDW

Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives to USB 3.0 with included 12V power, dual IDE connectors, and simultaneous three-drive operation

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Dual-head IDE connector with 40pin and 44pin plus SATA III port
  • Transfer data at up to 5Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatible to 2.0 and 1.1
  • Operate three hard drives simultaneously with included 12V DC power supply
  • Plug-and-play on Windows XP through 10 and Mac OS 10.X with LED status indicators

Universal SATA/IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter

This adapter connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It includes a dual-head IDE connector with 40pin and 44pin options plus a SATA III connector. The 12V DC power supply is included for 3.5" devices. It is aimed at technicians and home users who need to access, copy, or recover data from legacy or current drives without installing them internally.

Sustained Transfer Behaviour

The USB 3.0 interface supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. LED indicators show power and activity status for each connected interface. An on/off switch allows safe power cycling of attached drives during extended sessions. The unit can operate three hard drives simultaneously, letting long copy or backup jobs run across multiple devices without repeated swapping.

Replaces Internal Drive Bays and Docking Stations

This adapter removes the need to open a desktop case or install drives into fixed bays when reading older IDE media or standard SATA drives. It upgrades from single-bay docks by supporting three drives at once and both IDE pin layouts in one cable. The jump is worth it when you regularly service mixed drive types or need a portable solution for data recovery across Windows XP through 10 and Mac OS 10.x systems.

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Price $19.99
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Brand nameLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Does the adapter run hot or draw much power when I leave a 3.5" drive connected all day?

The 12 V DC supply powers the 3.5" drive separately, so the adapter itself stays cool and only draws the small current needed for the USB 3.0 bridge.

What cables or ports must my computer already have to use the 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connectors?

Your computer needs a free USB 3.0 Type-A port; the adapter provides both IDE headers and the SATA data connector, so no extra cables are required.

Will the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link still work if I plug the adapter into an older USB 2.0 port on my current PC?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, though transfer speeds will drop to the host port's maximum.

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