EXTRALINK EX.96150 USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter for 2.5/3.5/5.25-inch Drives

The EXTRALINK EX.96150 is a versatile USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA adapter that allows you to connect 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, and 5.25-inch hard drives, SSDs, and optical drives to your computer via USB. It supports both 40-pin and 44-pin IDE (PATA) as well as SATA interfaces, making it an ideal tool for data recovery, drive cloning, or accessing legacy storage devices. The adapter is plug-and-play and hot-swappable, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Advantages

This adapter simplifies connecting older IDE drives to modern computers without internal IDE ports. Its compact design and included external AC adapter ensure reliable power for 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch drives. The USB 2.0 interface provides data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, sufficient for most backup and data transfer tasks.

Suitable for

• Data recovery from old hard drives
• Cloning or upgrading drives
• Accessing data from optical drives (CD/DVD)
• Testing and troubleshooting storage devices

Key specifications

• Host Interface: USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
• Drive Interfaces: 40-pin IDE, 44-pin IDE, SATA
• Supported Drive Types: HDD, SSD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW
• Supported Drive Sizes: 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, 5.25-inch
• Max Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
• Power Supply: External AC adapter (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, output 5V/12V DC)
• LED Indicators: Power and Activity
• Included Cables: USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B, SATA data, 4-pin IDE power, SATA power
• Material: ABS Plastic
• Color: Black

Recommendations

For best performance, use with USB 2.0 ports. Ensure the external power adapter is connected when using 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drives. Compatible with Windows 10/11, macOS 10.12+, and most Linux distributions.