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Black rectangular adapter with SATA and IDE connectors and USB 3.0 cable

WRIARICH

WRIARICH SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-EA9E-ES2SZ

Connects 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA and IDE drives plus 5.25 inch optical drives to USB 3.0 at up to 5 Gbps, includes power adapter for 3.5 inch units

  • Adapter type2.5 in/3.5 in HDD/SSD, 2.5 in/3.5 in IDE
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsUsb hard drive adapter connect SATA/IDE devices to your comp
  • Key featuresThe external hard drive reader support ultra-high-speed usb
  • Product dimensions6.06 × 4.45 × 2.01 in
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatibility
  • Power and access up to three drives simultaneously with included adapter
  • Works with 5.25" optical drives including DVD-ROM and CD-RW
  • Supports drives up to 6 TB capacity for large recovery jobs

Universal SATA IDE USB 3.0 Adapter

This adapter connects SATA and IDE storage devices to a computer through a USB 3.0 port. It works with 2.5 and 3.5 inch hard drives, solid-state drives and 5.25 inch optical drives. The kit includes a power adapter and cables for desktop drives.

USB 3.0 5Gbps Interface Limits

The USB 3.0 connection provides a theoretical maximum of 5Gbps and falls back to USB 2.0 and 1.1 speeds. Actual throughput depends on the drive itself and the host controller. The adapter supports drives up to 6 TB in capacity.

Three-Drive Simultaneous Operation

One 2.5 inch 44-pin IDE drive, one 3.5 inch 40-pin IDE drive and one SATA drive can be attached at the same time. Desktop 3.5 inch IDE and older SATA drives require the supplied 12V power adapter and 4-pin cable. Laptop drives typically run from USB power alone.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Adapter type2.5 in/3.5 in HDD/SSD, 2.5 in/3.5 in IDE
Size & build
Product dimensions6.06 × 4.45 × 2.01 in
In the box
Units per package1
In the boxHard Drive Reader
AC Adapter
IDE Power Cable
USB Cable

Questions about this item

Which version should I choose for a 3.5-inch IDE drive versus a 2.5-inch SATA SSD?

The adapter handles both; use the 40-pin connector and 12V/2A power adapter for 3.5-inch IDE, and the SATA connector for 2.5-inch SATA — no extra power needed for the smaller drive.

What does the 5Gbps headline speed mean when I connect an old mechanical drive?

5Gbps is the USB 3.0 interface ceiling; the actual rate will match the drive’s own limit, so a mechanical disk will transfer at its native speed, not at the full 5Gbps.

Which USB standard does the adapter use and what does it cap in practice?

It uses USB 3.0, capping the link at 5Gbps, while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

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