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StarTech SATA to 2.5-Inch or 3.5-Inch IDE Hard Drive Adapter for HDD Docks (SAT2IDEADP)

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Color Black
Hardware Platform PC
Material Alloy Steel

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  • Unique design allows any 2.5/3.5in IDE hard drive to be used and inserted (upright) into a SATA HDD docking station or duplicator drive bay
  • Backed by a StarTech 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support
  • Supports 40-pin (3.5in) and 44-pin (2.5in) IDE hard drives
  • Durable, metal construction
  • Compatible with most 3.5in StarTech SATA hard drive docking stations and duplicators
  • Compatible with PATA (IDE) 66/100/133 MBps hard drives
  • Compliant with SATA revision 1.0
  • Large capacity hard drive support, with 48-bit LBA
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Use your 2.5in or 3.5in IDE hard drives in a SATA HDD Docking Station

SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter

SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter

SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter

The SATA to IDE hard drive adapter enables you to use your 2.5-inch/3.5-inch IDE-based (PATA) hard drives in most StarTech.com SATA-based HDD docking stations and drive duplicators.

The SATA-IDE adapter features all-metal construction that ensures maximum durability, and is fully compatible with IDE hard drives up to ATA-133 (133MBps).

The unique mounting style of the SATA/IDE adapter enables it to be easily mounted to an IDE/ATA hard drive, and inserted into a SATA hard drive dock bay, for quick and easy retrieval of data from older HDDs.

The adapter can also be used to install IDE hard drives into SATA-only desktop computers, or any other scenario that requires an IDE hard drive to be connected through Serial ATA.

SATA to 2.5in or 3.5in IDE Hard Drive Adapter

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    Model

    Brand: StarTech
    Model: SAT2IDEADP

    Spec

    Specifications: Color: Black Connector Types: 1 - IDE 40 pin Male Connector Types: 1 - SATA Data 7 pin Plug Connector Types: 1 - SATA Power Plug Connector Types: 1 - SP4 Male Enclosure Type: Steel LBA support: 48-bit Product Height: 1.02 in [26 mm] Product Length: 3.98 in [101 mm] Product Weight: 3.67 oz [104 g] Product Width: 3.07 in [78 mm] Humidity: 8% ~ 90% RH Operating Temperature: 5°C to 80°C (41°F to 176°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Chipset ID: JMicron JM20330 OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required

    Features

    Features: Compatible with most 3.5in StarTech.com SATA hard drive docking stations and duplicators. Supports 40-pin (3.5in) and 44-pin (2.5in) IDE hard drives. Mounting holes for both 2.5in and 3.5in form factor IDE hard drives. Large capacity hard drive support, with 48-bit LBA. Durable, metal construction. Compliant with SATA revision 1.0. Compatible with PATA (IDE) 66/100/133 MBps hard drives. Unique design allows any 2.5/3.5in IDE hard drive to be used and inserted (upright) into a SATA HDD docking station or duplicator drive bay.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    481 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance of the hard drive enclosure. However, some customers have reported issues with the fit. They mention that the wires fit a bit tight in the casing, and the drive didn't easily fit into the holder. Some customers also disagree on value, quality, ease of use, and cables.

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    95 customers mention82 positive13 negative

    Customers like the performance of the adapter. For example, they say it works great, it works well with old EIDE drives, and it's totally usable. Some mention that it works with an open tray flat hard drive dock and that it also works well in Windows 7 64 bit and OS Lion environments. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It works GREAT! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product. Kudos to the manufacturer for making an AWESOME product!!!" Read more

    "...This thing has saved me quite a few times and i see people using this adapter as a connection converter, many people are not even using a cloner and..." Read more

    "Worked perfectly, we copy quite a few HDDs and with this and the 1 to 1 copier that we have we were able to copy our old PATA HDDs and upgrade them..." Read more

    "The device has multiple erase options. Most importantly it is able to output the results via receipt printer or output to file...." Read more

    7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

    Customers like the screws provided with the hard drive enclosure. They mention that they are handy and don't require a screwdriver.

    "...They even provide screws to mount your HDD to the adapter with...." Read more

    "...It comes with a couple of screws to attach the IDE hard drive to the adapter which makes it very stable but you don't need to do this since it works..." Read more

    "...No wires to fool around with.These case screws are handy to mount this adapter to your drive:..." Read more

    "...comes with all cables and little screws to attach drive to adapter." Read more

    58 customers mention37 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention it's well constructed, easy to install, and works with IDE and PATA drives. However, others say that it'll be cumbersome to plug the adapter in to the connector and is not convenient or temporary.

    "This is great!!!! It's durable and fits my desktop HDD docking station perfectly. It's easy to assemble as well. I think it was a good buy...." Read more

    "...Cables seem to be short like 2 inches long and hard to put in and take out so your really pulling on the wiring to pull the connections out...." Read more

    "...Overall a recommended purchase. It is a durable product that has saved me hundreds of dollars by breathing new life into my older hard drives which..." Read more

    "...The computer I'm using is a VERY stable and VERY powerful system. This is the first time I've seen something bring it to it's knees like this...." Read more

    28 customers mention16 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention that it works great, is easy to set up and use, and has good instructions. However, others say that it's too much hassle, cumbersome, and difficult to use when you have multiple drives.

    "...No tiny screws, no need for a screwdriver. Fast and easy...." Read more

    "...be screwed to a single drive when in use, which sort of makes it difficult to use when you have multiple drives to deal with...." Read more

    "...It's easy to assemble as well. I think it was a good buy. In fact, I ordered 2 more just now......" Read more

    "...need to screws also isn't their fault, but certainly makes the process more time consuming than one would like...." Read more

    24 customers mention16 positive8 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the hard drive enclosure. Some say that it's a great product for the price, while others say that they're disappointed with the quality and design.

    "...It is a durable product that has saved me hundreds of dollars by breathing new life into my older hard drives which I no longer have to replace with..." Read more

    "This adapter works as advertised. I thought it was a little on the pricey side, but it is better than just having cables and connectors especially..." Read more

    "...Thanks again for such a great product at VERY affordable rates." Read more

    "Great product. Well constructed, easy to install and works with IDE PATA drives larger then just 250GB...." Read more

    9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the cables. Some mention that it comes with the wires necessary to allow a IDE drive, while others say that the cables are short and hard to put in and take out.

    "...Cables seem to be short like 2 inches long and hard to put in and take out so your really pulling on the wiring to pull the connections out...." Read more

    "...No wires to fool around with...." Read more

    "...Another problem is that the provided cables are short, so you can't place the hard drive flat on the surface...." Read more

    "...The only thing that I didn't like about it is how short the IDE cable is...." Read more

    27 customers mention5 positive22 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that the wires fit a bit tight in the casing, and the drive didn't easily fit into the holder. They also say that it fits very loosely into the Diablotek docking bay, and is difficult to fit in the Duplicator Dock. Moreover, some customers report that the adapter does not fit 3.5 IDE drives and that it's hard to stuff them in the holder and secure the drive.

    "...The wiring is tight but very manageable if you just guide it to the correct spot when sliding the drive down into the adapter...." Read more

    "...fast, the drive must be screwed to the back plate, and the ribbon and power barely fit when used with a 3.5 drive...." Read more

    "I agree with other reviewers that the wires have to be somewhat crushed in order to screw the IDE drive to the adapter...." Read more

    "This is great!!!! It's durable and fits my desktop HDD docking station perfectly. It's easy to assemble as well. I think it was a good buy...." Read more

    4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the clumpiness of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it's a little clunky.

    "...I think it is a good product, however it is just a little clunky...." Read more

    "Works as stated. A bit clumsy. It should not be considered for use with more than one HD - it is not worth transferring...." Read more

    "...You also make extra connections for power Moldex.Just to clumpsy." Read more

    "Bad design, clunky. Lame......" Read more

    Good IDE to SATA adapter
    4 Stars
    Good IDE to SATA adapter
    Works well with an open tray flat hard drive dock, the kind as pictured.
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