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Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter 2.5 3.5 5.25

SKU CH-YM1G-4WCV4

Connects 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" SATA or IDE drives to USB 3.0 with dual IDE connectors, SATA connector, 5 Gbps speed and included power supply

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Conductor typeAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data up to 5 Gbps with UASP support
  • Handles 2.5, 3.5 and 5.25 inch drives
  • Includes 40-pin, 44-pin IDE and 22-pin SATA connectors
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers

Universal Drive Adapter

The Vszerda USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects 2.5, 3.5 and 5.25 inch SATA or IDE drives to a computer through a single USB port. It suits technicians and home users who need to recover data from old hard drives, optical drives or solid-state drives without installing them internally. The device works with Windows, macOS and Linux systems and requires no driver installation for basic operation.

Build and Connectors

The adapter body is made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene and provides a 40-pin and 44-pin IDE interface alongside a 22-pin SATA data and power connector. One IDE and one SATA drive can operate simultaneously, while a supplied 4-pin Molex cable and external power supply (100-240) deliver electricity to 3.5 and 5.25 inch units. Plug-and-play and hot-swap support let you swap drives without rebooting the host machine.

5 Gbps Transfer with UASP

The USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps and supports UASP, reducing processor overhead compared to standard bulk-only transport. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures the adapter works on older ports, though at lower speeds. Maximum drive capacity supported is 6TB, and IDE drives may require the jumper set to slave before powering on.

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Price $26.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Model nameUSB 3 in 1
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Size & build
Conductor typeAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Questions about this item

What practical throughput does the USB 3.0 interface with UASP deliver?

The adapter reaches 5 Gbps with UASP, which cuts processor load by 40% and runs 70% faster than standard USB 3.0 bulk-only transfers.

What drive sizes and connectors must the chassis accommodate?

It fits 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" drives using a 22-pin SATA data-plus-power connector plus dual IDE headers at 40-pin and 44-pin.

How is the adapter installed, and which jumper step is often missed?

Connect the USB 3.0 cable, attach the 4-pin Molex power lead to the external 100-240 V supply, then set any single 3.5" IDE drive to the slave jumper position before powering on.

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