can it connect to IDE and SATA at same time? I have an IDE optical drive and SATA HDD. Can I use one adapter to connect both of them?
1933444
I'm not certain; I used it only to copy files from an old SATA drive to my computer via USB. The adapter claims to work for both, but it's unclear whether it does so simultaneously. I do see that the listing says, "Do not plug in 2.5" HDD and 3.5" devices at the same time."
1933445
I do not think you can connect them at the same exact time. I have mine hooked up to a power supply from a computer and that way I can access it as a extra drive when I need it. It has a 500 gig hard drive and that is nice not to have the computer ways spinning the extra platters.steve
1933446
I do not know. It comes in a two piece kit, so I think it may work if you use both pieces.
1933447
I do not think you can connect them at the same exact time. I have mine hooked up to a power supply from a computer and that way I can access it as a extra drive when I need it. It has a 500 gig hard drive and that is nice not to have the computer ways spinning the extra platters. steve
1933448
no. you should try your lucky. if you have good lucky, you may meet one can connect the SATA steady, but if not, you may meet one couldn't connect anything steady.
1933449
It does not do anything when connected. The first time I connected it, it I could see the drive C but couldn't access any info off the drive. Then it got hot and now it won't do anything.
1331355
Should be able to use it as long as it is a SATA ( serial )drive. Older IDE drives are not compatible.
183571
Sorry, I don't know. Bought it then went another route and didn't have to use it. Are you aware of the small print on the reverse side of the adaptor? On left side it says "IDE HOST=>SATA HD" and on the right "SATA HOST=>IDE HD" I think the drive cable position is more important than the power because there is only one cable, as you say.Good Luck
1839587
No, it's PATA as shown on the website, which is the same as IDE. It will work in older machines with IDE but not in newer machines that have SATA.
2153409
It will work for SATA not IDE. Google images of SATA vs IDE and compare the pins (where HD connects to your computer) on the hard drive. You can see the diff there easily. Please give me a helpful vote on Amazon.
1180512
No, there is no adapter that I'm aware of (I'm honestly not sure how one would fit in here). The only way to hook up an IDE drive would be to buy a separate IDE to USB adapter, which would plug into a USB port . These days, IDE hard drives are few and far between.
2136363
To be honest with you, IDE to SATA 3 - why? That IDE interface is sooooooo slow it would bottle neck the speed poential of this SSD drastically. I question SATA1 being used with SSD. Time to upgrade the PC.
656308
I don't use it for connect hard drive, but the voltage and ampers maybe working with it,, so there are another solution for connect hardrive. for example SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB Adapter Converter
1801756
IDE is a different interface than SATA. The transfer DID work for me with a Windows 7 upgrade, however.
1594412
This device only works with SATA connections. Your IDE hard drive is not compatible with it. to my knowledge there is no adapter that can convert SATA connections to IDE and vis versa. Your best bet is to get an IDE external hard drive enclosure and connect your IDE hard drive to that. My recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145133 . I own this enclosure and it works great. OR connect your IDE drive internally to your PC; meaning screw your hard drive into your hard drive cage inside your PC and then connect the hard drive to your mother board via an IDE cable, then connect the power cord to it.
1053937
I have not physically tried to hook mine up that way, and the more I stare @ it, the more I think it's NOT possible. The reason is this plugs right in to the back of a SATA drive by itself, but it will NOT hook up to an IDE/PATA drive without a dbl ended adaptor. That goes for the power plug too. What you need is this: http://www.amazon.com/IDE-SATA-Adapter/dp/B000RK89M4/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1379231358&sr=1-4&keywords=pata+to+sata+adapter , which appears to work in both directions. Hope that makes sense :)
239639
It appears to connect via USB 2.0. I do not know that it is either SATA or EIDE ... probably neither from what it says.
2009688
Yes, it will work. It supports both IDE and SATA. Make sure to use the proper connection.
1801752
IDE, no. Only SATA (serial ATA drives) are compatible. However, it WILL transfer the OS as part of a complete disk image.
785294
This item does not have IDE connection that connects to the motherboard. It has SATA and on-board USB support. The IDE connection is on the exterior of this device where you can connect a IDE peripheral to it (ex: HDD, Optical drive..etc).
1112389
Don't know never tried. Basically I use it as an adapter to connect IDE Cables to a SATA HDD. Older MOBO hasno SATA ports so this is very useful to upgrade to SATA. It works perfectly. No issues.
1180507
There are Sata to IDE adapters, but you will not be able to use it in this enclosure as it only fits SATA drives.