This adapter allows you to access your hard drive (or IDE device) with your USB 2.0 port.

USB External IDE Drive Adapter

The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter implements a bridge between one USB port and one SATA, ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter turns any IDE drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The Hi-Speed USB interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and ATA/SATA hard drives.

USB 2.0 to IDE Specifications:

• USB 2.0 to IDE Cable
• Connect any device with an IDE Interface to a PC with USB interface
• Transfer rate approx 480 MBps
• Complied with USB 2.0 standards
• Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 standards
• Complies with SATA/ATA/ATAPI-66 Spe. V1.0
• Easy to Install
• Supports IDE and enhanced IDE hard drives
• Supports SATA/ATA/ATAPI CD-ROM/R/RW DVD-ROM and more
• External power adapter for IDE/ATAPI devices
• Linux compatible