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IDE 3-in-1 (5.25”, 3.5”, 2.5”)to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter
Included in the Kit
The USB to IDE Cable Adapter Complete Kit includes the items listed below.
1.USB to IDE Cable Adapter
The Cable Adapter is powered from USB bus. It can connect to two different types of drive mechanisms. IDE Drives connect through the 2.5” connector or the 3.5”, 5.25” connector.
2.Power Supply
The Power provides standard 4 pin power output switched connector. Plug the drive mechanism in and then turn the switched power connector on.
3.AC Power Cable
Uses standard IDC connector connect to AC outlet. Generic international cables can be substituted for
Cable Adapter Features
The USB to IDE Cable Adapter provides two different drive connectors. The 2.5” IDE connector works with all small laptop mechanisms. The 3.5” or 5.25” large IDE connector provides connectivity to all IDE/ATA ATAPI type mechanisms. These mechanisms should be set to (master without a slave) in order to function properly. The USB 2.0 connector is backwards compatible with slower version 1.1
Power Supply Features
The Switched Power Supply provides switched power connector. It is 4 Pin IDE Power which is used on all 3.5” and 5.25” drive mechanisms. Simply plug the connector into the drive mechanism and turn the power on. The green LED indicates that the power is being supplied to the drive. The IDC power cable provides easy connection to any AC outlet.
Connecting to the USB Bus
The USB to IDE Cable Adapter connects to most USB1.1 or USB 2.0 ports. Since USB is hot- pluggable you can connect to any port at any time, computer power on or power off makes no difference in the operation.
Many Operating Systems immediately indicate that the USB Cable Adapter and drive have been recognized and if the drive is already formatted and partitioned in a compatible file structure the
