This IDE to SATA Drive Adapter Kit offers a simple way to install Serial ATA hard drives using an available IDE port - a cost-effective solution for using newer SATA drives on a legacy computer or a computer with all SATA connections already in use.
This dual channel bridge lets you connect two high-speed SATA drives without the cost and effort of upgrading your IDE (Parallel ATA) motherboard, while minimizing the space required for IDE cable connections - helping to improve airflow within the case which in turn helps to optimize system performance.
Plus, the IDE to SATA Drive Motherboard Adapter includes a power connector and SATA data cables, to ensure the upgrade to SATA is easy.
Features & Benefits
• Compliant with SATA specification 1.0 • Supports Ultra ATA 100/133 PATA (IDE) controllers • No driver/software installation required • Connect up to 2 SATA devices through IDE with no driver/software installation • Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
Applications
• Convert new SATA drives to connect to older IDE-only motherboards • Technicians who regularly need to work with older systems that may only support IDE
Whats in the package?
• IDE to SATA Converter • SATA Cable • LP4 Molex to SP4 Floppy Power Adapter Cable
Note
To connect to a power source, SATA hard drives require SATA power. If your computers power supply does not have a SATA power connection, the SATAPOWADAP 6in LP4 Male to Serial ATA Power Adapter will be required.