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Black rectangular adapter with IDE connector, USB 3.0 ports and power cable

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to IDE ATA Adapter with Hub for 2.5 & 3.5 HDD

SKU CH-HPTF-CH97Z

Connect 2.5 and 3.5 IDE drives via USB 3.0 with a built-in hub and power cable for 5 Gbps data access

  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 IDE drives for easy data recovery
  • USB 3.0 delivers up to 5Gbps for fast file transfers
  • Built-in USB 3.0 hub adds ports for flash drives or peripherals
  • Included power cable supplies stable power to 3.5-inch drives
  • Plug-and-play operation needs no driver installation for quick setup

USB 3.0 IDE adapter with hub

This USB 3.0 to IDE ATA converter lets you connect 2.5 and 3.5-inch IDE hard drives to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It includes an integrated USB 3.0 hub so you can attach additional peripherals such as flash drives or a mouse at the same time. A supplied power cable provides the extra current that 3.5-inch drives require. The device works without driver installation on modern operating systems.

Who this suits and who it does not

It suits anyone recovering data from legacy IDE drives or repurposing old disks for archival storage. It is not for users who need to connect drives that use a different interface than IDE, nor for setups where a USB 3.0 host port is unavailable. The adapter also cannot power a 3.5-inch drive without the included power cable, so a free mains outlet is necessary.

Deciding specification

The product supports both 2.5 and 3.5-inch IDE ATA hard drives and delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed over USB 3.0. If your drive uses the IDE ATA interface and fits either form factor, this adapter will connect it; if the drive uses any other interface, it will not work with this unit.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How fast will files actually move when the adapter is connected to a USB 3.0 port?

The link runs at up to 5 Gbps, so large transfers complete much faster than on USB 2.0, though the drive’s own speed will be the real limit.

What does the built-in USB 3.0 hub let me do while the IDE drive is attached?

You can plug flash drives, a mouse or other peripherals into the extra ports without using another socket on the computer.

What extra power is needed to run a 3.5-inch IDE drive with this adapter?

A matched power cable is included; the 3.5-inch drive must be connected to it for stable operation.

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