SATA to IDE Adapter – 2.5" Female to 3.5" IDE 40-Pin Converter
SATA to IDE Adapter – 2.5" Female to 3.5" IDE 40-Pin Converter
KEBIDUMEI 2.5" SATA Female to 3.5" IDE Male Adapter Converter
Breathe new life into older hardware with this compact SATA-to-IDE adapter from KEBIDUMEI. Whether you're upgrading a legacy desktop, repurposing a SATA hard drive in an older IDE-based system, or building a custom storage solution, this plug-and-play converter makes the connection simple — no drivers, no cables, no hassle.
Key Features
- Universal SATA Device Support: Converts any SATA device — HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW — into a standard 3.5" IDE device.
- Direct Plug-In Design: The 7+15-pin SATA female connector attaches directly to your SATA drive with no cables required, keeping your build clean and compact.
- 40/44-Pin IDE Male Connector: Connects seamlessly to a 44-pin IDE port on your motherboard or IDE controller card.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports Serial ATA data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s) and is compliant with Serial ATA specification revision 1.0.
- ATA 133/100 Compatible: Fully supports ATA 133 and ATA 100 standards for broad compatibility.
- No Driver Required: True plug-and-play — simply connect and your OS detects the drive automatically.
- Ultra-Compact PCB: Measures just 69mm × 14mm, wasting zero space inside your case.
- Wide OS Compatibility: Works with DOS, Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Linux.
Specifications
| Connector (Drive Side) | SATA 7+15-Pin Female |
| Connector (Host Side) | IDE 44-Pin Male (3.5") |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s) |
| ATA Standard | ATA 133 / ATA 100 |
| PCB Size | 69mm × 14mm |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Driver Required | No |
| Hot-Swap Support | Not supported |
| Country of Origin | Made in Mainland China |
Package Contents
- 1 × 2.5" SATA Female to 3.5" IDE Male Adapter Converter
Note: HDD/SSD and any storage device are NOT included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this SATA to IDE adapter work with a 2.5" laptop SATA hard drive?
A: Yes. This adapter is specifically designed to connect a 2.5" SATA hard drive (7+15-pin female SATA interface) to a 3.5" 44-pin IDE male port, making it ideal for using a laptop SATA drive in an older desktop IDE system.
Q: Do I need to install any drivers to use this SATA to IDE converter?
A: No driver installation is needed. This is a true plug-and-play adapter compatible with Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Linux operating systems — just plug it in and your system will detect the drive automatically.
Q: Does this adapter support hot-swapping drives?
A: No, hot-swap is not supported. Always power down your system completely before connecting or disconnecting the adapter and drive to avoid data loss or hardware damage.
Q: Can I use this adapter with SATA optical drives like DVD-ROM or CD-RW?
A: Absolutely. This adapter converts all SATA-type devices — including CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, and DVD-RW — into standard 3.5" IDE devices, not just hard drives.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.