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Black rectangular adapter with USB 3.0 cable, power switch, and 12V 2A power adapter

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 to IDE SATA Hard Drive Adapter with Power Switch

SKU CH-RPCY-ENSFW

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0 with a power switch and 12V 2A adapter for up to 5TB capacity

  • Connect 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA drives plus IDE devices via one USB 3.0 adapter
  • Built-in power switch lets you turn drives on or off without unplugging cables
  • Supports storage up to 5 TB for large data recovery and migration tasks
  • Includes 12 V 2 A power adapter to run 3.5 inch mechanical drives reliably
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports for broad computer compatibility

USB 3.0 to IDE and SATA Converter

This SMUGDESK adapter connects 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, SSDs, IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer USB port. It supports storage devices up to 5 TB and works with Windows and macOS without extra drivers. A 12 V 2 A power adapter and USB 3.0 cable are included for immediate use.

For data recovery and drive access

The adapter suits anyone retrieving files from older SATA or IDE drives, backing up disks or migrating data without opening a case. The physical power switch lets users cut power without unplugging cables. Builders who need an internal controller card or a dock that holds multiple drives at once should look at a different solution.

USB 3.0 interface with backward compatibility

The USB 3.0 connection delivers high-speed data transfer and remains compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. The supplied 12 V 2 A power adapter provides the current required by 3.5-inch mechanical drives. This interface determines whether the adapter matches the host ports available on the target computer.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect a 3.5-inch SATA drive to the adapter without damaging the power port?

Attach the included 12V 2A power adapter to the unit before connecting the drive, then use the built-in power switch to turn the unit on and off instead of repeatedly plugging or unplugging the power cable.

Will the supplied 12V 2A power adapter need replacement if I use the converter daily for years?

The 12V 2A adapter is sized for 3.5-inch mechanical drives; if the brick becomes noisy, runs hot or fails to spin up a drive, replace it with another 12V 2A unit of equal or better quality.

At what drive capacity does the adapter stop recognising new volumes?

The controller is rated for a maximum of 5TB; drives larger than that will not be detected or will show truncated capacity.

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