StarTech.com Bi-Directional SATA IDE Adapter Converter - Ultimate Solution for IDE to SATA Conversion
Transform your legacy IDE system with the StarTech.com PATA2SATA3 bi-directional adapter, enabling seamless connectivity between SATA and IDE drives. This versatile converter supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, offering SATA I speeds up to 1.5 Gbps for reliable data transfer between modern and legacy storage devices.
Versatile Bi-Directional Compatibility
Connect your Serial ATA drive to a legacy IDE port or integrate an IDE drive with a SATA motherboard port. This cost-effective solution eliminates the need for expensive controller cards while preserving valuable expansion slots. The adapter supports both data retrieval from older IDE drives and integration of newer SATA devices into existing systems.
Technical Specifications
- SATA I interface with 1.5 Gbps transfer rate
- Compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
- Powered by SP4 connector with included Y-adapter
- Chipset: SunplusIT SPIF223A
- Environmentally certified: RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliant
Package Contents
- Bi-Directional SATA IDE Converter
- SP4 to Dual LP4 Y Power Adapter
- SATA Cable
- Instruction Manual
Connectivity Features
- IDE (40 Pin, EIDE/PATA) connector
- 2x SATA (7 pin, Data) ports
- SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) connector
- Compact dimensions: 2.4" x 2" x 0.4"