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Small black adapter box with USB 2.0 plug and SATA IDE sockets, power cable attached

VCOM International Ltd

VCOM International Ltd CU813 USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter Remote

SKU CH-J7WM-8H9HA MPN CU813

Connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA or IDE drives via USB 2.0 with included power supply and hot-swappable operation

  • Adapter typeUSB to IDE&SATA
  • First connectorUSB 2.0
  • Second connectorSATA/IDE
  • Connect 3.5" desktop drives via USB 2.0
  • Access 2.5" laptop drives with SATA connector
  • Read optical media including DVD+RW through adapter
  • Hot-swap storage without driver installation required
  • Power included for drives up to 2TB

Adapter Purpose

The VCOM CU813 connects standard 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard drives and optical drives to a computer through a USB 2.0 port. It is intended for users who need to access data from legacy drives without installing them inside a case.

Thermal Noise Power

The adapter draws power from the included external supply so the host USB port is not burdened. No active cooling is present, so operation is silent and thermal output is negligible during normal data transfers.

Build Fit

Hot-swappable plug-and-play connectivity means no drivers are required and drives can be swapped without rebooting. The unit supports drives up to 2TB and is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 hosts, freeing the builder from opening the chassis for quick drive access.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 249 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVCOM
Model nameVC-USBSATA
Part numberCU813
Adapter typeUSB to IDE&SATA
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB 2.0
Second connectorSATA/IDE
Size & build
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size157 × 131 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the CU813 adapter and what step is often missed?

Connect the SATA or IDE drive to the adapter, attach the included power supply to the drive, then plug the USB 2.0 cable into the computer. The step often missed is powering the drive before connecting USB.

What maintenance or replacement will the CU813 need later?

The adapter itself has no moving parts and needs no scheduled maintenance. The included power supply may eventually need replacement if its output drifts or the cable frays.

What limit appears first when the CU813 runs under sustained use?

The USB 2.0 interface caps sustained transfer speed, so large copies plateau at that bus rate rather than the drive's own speed.

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