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Unitek USB 3.0 to IDE and SATA Converter External Hard Drive Adapter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, One Touch Backup Function, Included 12V/2A Power Adapter
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Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
Brand | Unitek |
Color | Type-A Hard Drive Adapter |
Product Dimensions | 3.8"L x 27"W x 0.63"H |
Hardware Platform | PC |
About this item
- Support 2.5 "/3.5" SATA HDD and SSD; 2.5 "/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD + RW Optical Drive. Dual-Head IDE Connector (40pin and 44pin) plus one SATA II Connector.
- Allow to operate three HDDs Simultaneously. Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
- Included 12V 2A power cable is for providing stable electricity supply. Note: 4PIN Power Cable is designed for 3.5’’ IDE drive, SATA drives are not applicable and unnecessary.
- Plug and play; Hot Swap; One Touch Backup function; On/Off Switch for HDD protection. LED light shows power and activity status.
- Note: Please download the OTB software to use the "One Click Backup" feature, and check the network manual for details if necessary.
- What we offer: USB 3.0 to IDE+SATA Adapter, USB 3.0 Cable, 4PIN Power Cable, Power Adapter, 24h customer email support.
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Quality of material | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.4 |
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Product Description
Packaging
USB 3.0 to IDE+SATA Adapter | 1 |
USB data cable 3.0 | 1 |
4PIN power cable | 1 |
12V 2A Power Adapter | 1 |
Hot Swap & Plug and play | √ |
One Touch Backup function | √ |
More Options
IDE/ SATA Adapter | IDE/ SATA Adapter | USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter | IDE/ SATA Adapter | IDE/ SATA Adapter | |
Customer Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Price
| $35.99$35.99 | $36.99$36.99 | $21.99$21.99 | $34.99$34.99 | $35.99$35.99 |
IDE Interface
| 2.5" & 3.5" | 2.5" & 3.5" | × | 2.5" & 3.5" | 2.5" & 3.5" |
SATA Interface
| 2.5" or 3.5" | 2.5" or 3.5" | 2.5" or 3.5" | 2.5" or 3.5" | 2.5" or 3.5" |
USB Interface
| USB 3.0 | USB C | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB C |
UASP
| × | × | ✓ | × | × |
Maximum Speed
| 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Simultaneous Reading / Writing
| 3 Hard Drives | 3 Hard Drives | 1 Hard Drive | 3 Hard Drives | 3 Hard Drives |
Power Adapter
| 12V 2A | 12V 2A | 12V 2A | 12V 2A | 12V 2A |
Support One Touch Back up
| √ | √ | × | × | × |
Support Optical Drive
| √ | √ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Material | Type-A Hard Drive Adapter |
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Item Weight | 7.2 Ounces |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
Compatible Devices | Desktop, Notebook, Computer with USB A Connector |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabytes Per Second |
Product Dimensions | 3.8 x 0.7 x 2.75 inches |
Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
ASIN | B00EHDTRJ6 |
Item model number | FBA_Y-3322 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6 in SATA Cables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 12, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Unitek |
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Customers like the adapter's compatibility, saying it works with almost every kind of internal hard drive. They also say it's easy to use and helps in the recovery of files. Customers are also satisfied with connectivity, and performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the adaptor not being recognized by their computer. Opinions are mixed on value and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it works well to access and read old hard drives, and is easy to use. Some say that it's a marvellous tool and works with Windows 11 without any additional drivers.
"...All were SATA interface drives. This worked perfectly and saved me the effort and trouble of having to mess around with connecting these drives to..." Read more
"...The Unitek External Hard Drive Adapter worked flawlessly on both IDE & SATA drives and made the job simple...." Read more
"...For the IDE and SATA drives, everything worked well, but some the drives are mounted with spring clips on the side that made it easier to secure..." Read more
"...is no LONGER working. so i will rate this item 2 and half stars" Read more
Customers find the hard drive enclosure super easy to use. They say it's simple to plug in and use, and a really easy DIY project that will rescue your data. Some say it works as expected and is a smooth transaction.
"...All were SATA interface drives. This worked perfectly and saved me the effort and trouble of having to mess around with connecting these drives to..." Read more
"...Drive Adapter worked flawlessly on both IDE & SATA drives and made the job simple...." Read more
"Liked it very much, easy to use, no hassle. I was able to connect drives in minutes. Highly eeccommeded." Read more
"...The unit connects to your laptop/desktop via USB A connector. Pretty straight forward...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the hard drive enclosure. They say it's easy to connect IDE and SATA drives and backup data. They also mention that it has multiple connection types and is compatible with many cable types. Customers also say that it makes it easy to swap drives and that it works great all the time.
"...Once I got the data I needed, I was able to format the drive without incident. This was on a PC running Windows 11. My adapter was the USB-C version." Read more
"Liked it very much, easy to use, no hassle. I was able to connect drives in minutes. Highly eeccommeded." Read more
"...but, like others, the connection was erratic, and it kept getting disconnected.The software is to restore the drive as an original PC...." Read more
"...the device is there and in my linux distro the partitions are automatically mounted and ready." Read more
Customers like the data recovery of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it makes backups and data retrieval easier, and helps in the recovery of many files and pictures. Some say that it's easy to set up and that it allows them to retrieve old files.
"I especially liked the ability to access old drives and remove old OEM partitions and reformat them for other uses...." Read more
"...-Drive Reader is not just a tool for data recovery; it's a portal to your digital past. It's user-friendly, versatile, and downright entertaining...." Read more
"...I was able to recover any files I needed and wipe the old drives.Exactly what I was looking for." Read more
"This is a Swiss Army knife for your computer setup. Makes backups and data retrieval easier." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that it works on almost every kind of internal hard drive, has an excellent interface, and has many purposes of use. Some say that it has three interfaces for the major standards and works flawlessly.
"...It's user-friendly, versatile, and downright entertaining. If you want to relive the technological journey of your files, this gadget is a must-have...." Read more
"I love the versatility and ease of use." Read more
"...The rest of the adapter unit was fine, and it was nice to have an on/off power switch...." Read more
"...It is so versatile it works on almost every kind of internal hard drive" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention it's a good item for the price, and a relatively inexpensive way of extracting data from a dead computer. However, others say that it'll be a waste of money and essentially useless.
"The items offer great value for the price. So far, it seems I've used them for about a month. Everything is working well, with no unusual noises...." Read more
"...The hard drive motor will turn off after a while and no further progress will be made when this happens...." Read more
"...Memories from years past. This connector is worth every penny." Read more
"Good item for the price" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the hard drive enclosure. Some mention it's simple to use, has decent cables, and is rugged. Others say that the newer drives are not as sturdy, and it feels a little flimsy. The first one sent was defective, and the replacement worked.
"Needs more product information. Successfully read three of five drives. Adapters for drives that don’t match three plugs. Otherwise, great tool." Read more
"...a few seconds but soon after an error will come up saying the device malfunctioned and it disconnects...." Read more
"...Made life 100% easier on me dealing with the older tech. Good purchase and product." Read more
"...align them however they do not seem to lineup properly and are not strong enough...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the recognition of the hard drive enclosure. They mention that the power light comes on but the unit is not recognized by the computer. Some customers also report that the PC wouldn't recognize their drives.
"...but on windows Home edition, for some reason it does not recognize your drives...." Read more
"...My $&#**^% Windows 10 computer refused to recognize the IDE drive, and it just made noises...." Read more
"...I could hear the hard-drives spin, but my PC could not detect the drive...." Read more
"...with that, but then after setup, the software and user interface failed to recognize the device that was connected by USB that came with the device...." Read more
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I had a very temperamental 8 year old LG DVD writer. I thought it was dead after tinkering a bit.
Not only was it not dead, I rediscovered why I purchased it in the first place, it’s very very fast and this adapter allows it to be. This does work with Windows 11, w/o any additional drivers. Previously with the LG drive, I tried many setups and could not get this old LG to wake up. Once connected to this device via SATA connection, Boy, it more than woke up..
I can read data DVD disks at up to 70mb/sec. Yes 4.2gb / min. That’s a LG thing first, then this adapter does the rest..
I should have purchased 2, as when I have a second device connected, connections drop. But again I’m transferring tons up data from dvd to hard drives at high speeds.
For me, a second unit would be best.
I like that you can turn on and off the unit. Windows views this as a usb device coming on and off line. It has No problem with that.
This also help me discover when I have a bad drive/device equally and quickly.
First of all, the slots are confusing because I had to use one that omitted using the last two pairs of teeth. It just would not fit on the 3.5 even though, with all the teeth, it appears to be the same size ... save for one pair of teeth skipped on the third end. Go figure, or go check the figure.
Once it connected to the right slot (front end opposite of wires), it worked. However, the box did not come with instructions except to tell me to scan the barcode to go online. The URL on the card would have been nice since I wanted it on my desktop and not my phone and transferring the link via email was time consuming. Luckily, the Amazon website had a link to a manual which had the link to the software which has a different manual altogether. Exhausting!
I was able to see my hard drive finally, but, like others, the connection was erratic, and it kept getting disconnected.
The software is to restore the drive as an original PC. I did not use that since it's a 20 year-old computer. I would not recommend trying that if your connection is faulty. However, for simple file extraction, it got the job done.
My piece of advice is if you're extracting data, do not do a cut, but a copy/paste to be safe and then use a file comparison tool (e.g., WinMerge) to see what files are missing or different upon any disconnect.
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For SATA drives you don't need the power connector. Small and large connectors are supported.
The USB cable is a bit too short for my purposes. I suppose that helps to ensure the maximum transfer rate, especially over USB-C. The USB-C port on my Dell desktop PC is a bit too high for it so I have to put a book under the unit and drive to elevate it a bit.
Be sure to decide whether you want a type A or type C USB cable. There is a different Amazon SKU for type A. Either way, the end that connects to the UNITEK adaptor will be a micro-B SuperSpeed connector.
If you have external drives lying around, this adaptor is a great way to harness them for backups or other purposes without the hassle and expense of an external drive closure. I have one of those at home (from StarLink) and it can be a pain getting the drive in and out of it. Sure, it's a better option if I want to use it daily -- but it's limited to SATA drives. For occasional use this UNITEK adaptor is more flexible, easier to use, and smaller to store.
It also comes with One Touch Backup software on a mini-CD, though I haven't tried it. The adaptor has a convenient Backup button on it that initiates the backup.
For the price would definitely recommend this simple to use very effective product does as it says on the tin.
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