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Black USB 2.0 adapter cable with SATA and IDE connectors, half-foot length

NShi

NShi 3-in-1 USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter Cable 2.5"/3.5"/5.25" 1/2 ft

SKU CH-3BTN-NY5GT

Connects 2.5, 3.5 and 5.25 inch SATA or IDE drives to USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mbps with included power adapter

  • Cable length1/2 ft
  • Adapter typeCable
  • First connectorUSB 2.0
  • Second connectorIDE/EIDE/PATA Female, SATA Female
  • Connector genderUSB 2.0
  • Connector typeUSB 2.0
  • Connect 2.5 inch laptop drives via 44 pin IDE
  • Access 3.5 inch desktop drives using 40 or 80 pin IDE
  • Read 5.25 inch optical drives with IDE interface
  • Transfer data at up to 480 Mbps over USB 2.0
  • Power any connected drive with included 100-240V 2A adapter

Universal Drive Adapter

The NShi 3-in-1 cable connects 2.5 inch, 3.5 inch and 5.25 inch SATA or IDE drives to a USB 2.0 port. It supports 44 pin laptop IDE, 40 or 80 pin desktop IDE and SATA drives at 1.5 and 3.0 Gb/s. A 100-240 V power adapter is included for desktop drives. The half-foot cable keeps the setup compact.

Suits legacy drive access

This adapter fits technicians recovering data from older SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives. It works with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 hosts at up to 480 Mbps. Builders who need a second drive bay or faster transfer rates should look at something else. Laptop users without a spare power outlet cannot power 3.5 inch drives.

USB 2.0 interface limit

The single specification that decides compatibility is the USB 2.0 interface capped at 480 Mbps. SATA 3.0 drives will operate but cannot reach their native 3.0 Gb/s throughput. If the workflow demands higher sustained bandwidth, this adapter is not the right part.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGE
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Product colorBlack
Adapter typeCable
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB 2.0
Second connectorIDE/EIDE/PATA Female, SATA Female
Connector genderUSB 2.0
Connector typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Cable length1/2 ft
Product dimensions1/2 ft
In the box
In the boxCable, USB 2.0, IDE/EIDE/PATA Female, SATA Female, 1/2 ft, Portable

Questions about this item

What does the 480 Mbps USB 2.0 rate mean when I connect a 3.0 Gb/s SATA drive?

The adapter runs at USB 2.0 High Speed, so the practical ceiling is 480 Mbps even though the SATA drive can signal at 1.5 or 3.0 Gb/s.

Which USB standard does the cable use and what speed does it cap at?

It uses USB 2.0 High Speed, compatible with USB 1.1, and caps at 480 Mbps in real use.

What drive sizes and connectors does the 1/2 ft cable support for mounting?

The cable fits 2.5 inch 44-pin IDE laptop drives, 3.5 inch 40 or 80-pin IDE desktop drives, and 5.25 inch IDE optical drives.

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