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WRIARICH

WRIARICH USB-C & USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-70WP-8VJ3Z

Connects 2.5 or 3.5 SATA and IDE drives to USB 3.0 or USB-C ports for data transfer and backup, includes 12 V power adapter

  • Adapter typeSATA IDE to USB
  • Units per package1
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsThese hard drive adapters convert SATA or IDE interfaces to
  • Key featuresThis IDE SATA to USB 3.0 adapter implements a bridge between
  • Product dimensions3.74 × 2.6 × 0.6 in
  • Connect 2.5 or 3.5 SATA and IDE drives via USB
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
  • Power 3.5-inch drives using included 12V 2A adapter
  • Works plug-and-play on Windows macOS and Linux
  • Compact 3.74 x 2.6 x .6 inch design weighs 8.8 ounces

SATA IDE to USB adapter for legacy and modern drives

The WRIARICH adapter bridges SATA and IDE storage devices to a USB 3.0 or USB-C port, letting you access 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives, SSDs, and 5.25-inch optical drives externally. It targets users migrating data from older systems, recovering files from archived drives, or cloning disks without opening a computer case. Plug-and-play operation works on Windows, macOS, and Linux without driver installation.

Sustained transfer up to 5 Gbps across mixed

The USB 3.0 interface delivers SuperSpeed performance rated at 5 Gbps, maintaining consistent throughput during extended copy, backup, or cloning sessions rather than only in short bursts. The bridge chip handles SATA I, SATA II, and ATA/ATAPI protocols, so mechanical hard drives and optical drives keep streaming data without the adapter becoming the bottleneck. No active cooling is required on the adapter itself during prolonged use.

Low heat and silent operation

A dedicated 12 V 2 A power adapter feeds 3.5-inch drives and optical units that exceed USB bus power limits, preventing voltage sag and drive resets under load. The compact black enclosure measures 3.74 by 2.6 by 0.6 inches and weighs 8.8 ounces, dissipating minimal heat passively while running silently. Power draw scales with the attached drive, so a 2.5-inch SSD draws far less than a spinning 3.5-inch HDD.

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Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeSATA IDE to USB
Size & build
Product dimensions3.74 × 2.6 × 0.6 in
Product weight8.8 oz
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1 x SATA Adapter,
1 x USB Cable,
1 × 12V2A Power Adapter,
1 × 4Pin Cable for 3.5 in IDE Drive

Questions about this item

How hot does the adapter get when a 3.5" drive runs all day?

The unit draws power from the included 12V 2A supply, so the adapter itself stays cool while the drive handles its own heat.

What must I already own to use this adapter with a 3.5" IDE drive?

You need a free USB-A or USB-C port on the host computer; the kit supplies the 12V 2A power adapter and the 4-pin IDE power cable.

Will a 5.25" optical drive work alongside a modern SSD on the same machine?

Yes — the adapter supports 5.25" CD/DVD drives and 2.5"/3.5" SATA SSDs simultaneously through separate connections.

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