StarTech.com IDE2SAT2 40-Pin IDE to SATA Adapter for Hard Drives, SSDs and Optical Drives
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About this item
- Data transfer rate up to 0.133 Gbit/s
- Connects SATA I/II/III drives to 40-pin IDE
- Supports SATA hard drives, SSDs and optical drives
- Interfaces: 40-pin IDE host and 7+15-pin SATA output
- Internal adapter with 4-pin SP4 connector
- Compact dimensions: 20 × 75.5 × 23 mm
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StarTech.com IDE2SAT2 – connect SATA drives to an IDE motherboard
The StarTech.com IDE2SAT2 suits buyers upgrading or maintaining a computer with an older IDE motherboard. It lets you connect a SATA hard drive or optical drive to an available 40-pin IDE port, so you can use newer SATA storage without replacing the motherboard.
Key connection details
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Host interface | IDE, 40-pin EIDE/PATA |
| Drive interface | SATA, 7+15 pin |
| Power connector | SP4, 4-pin |
| Supported drive types | SATA hard drives, SSDs and optical drives |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 0.133 Gbit/s |
| LBA support | 48-bit |
Keep an older IDE system in use
Connect the adapter to an available IDE/ATA 33/66/100/133 motherboard port. It supports SATA I, II and III drives, offering a practical way to add SATA storage to an existing system.
Support for optical drives too
This adapter can connect SATA Blu-ray, DVD or CD-ROM drives, as well as hard drives and SSDs. That makes it useful when you need to retain optical-drive functionality in an older computer.
Check compatibility before ordering
- Confirm your motherboard has a free 40-pin IDE/ATA port.
- Check that your drive or optical drive uses a SATA interface.
- Confirm the adapter’s SATA 7+15-pin connection suits your device.
- Check that the adapter’s dimensions, 75.5 × 20 × 23 mm, suit your available space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I connect a SATA SSD?
A: Yes. The adapter supports SATA hard drives and SSDs.
Q: Does it work with optical drives?
A: Yes. It supports SATA Blu-ray, DVD and CD-ROM drives.
Q: Which motherboard connection does it use?
A: It connects to a 40-pin IDE/ATA motherboard port.
Q: Does it support 48-bit LBA?
A: Yes, it supports 48-bit logical block addressing.
A practical bridge for older PCs
Choose the StarTech.com IDE2SAT2 if you need to connect a SATA drive or optical drive to an older system with an available IDE port. It helps extend the use of existing hardware while adding SATA device compatibility.
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Output interface | SATA |
| Connectors | 1 x IDE (40 Pin; EIDE/PATA), 1 x SATA (7+15 pin), 1 x SP4 (4 pin) |
| Host interface | IDE |
| Technical details | |
| Chipset | Marvell - 88SA8052 |
| Logical block addressing (LBA) support | 48 bit |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 0.133 Gbit/s |
| Material | Plastic, Steel |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Performance | |
| Chipset | Marvell - 88SA8052 |
| Logical block addressing (LBA) support | 48 bit |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 0.133 Gbit/s |
| Product colour | Red |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | FCC, CE, TAA, REACH |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Red |
| Design | |
| Internal | Yes |
| Product colour | Red |
| Certification | FCC, CE, TAA, REACH |
| Features | |
| Chipset | Marvell - 88SA8052 |
| Logical block addressing (LBA) support | 48 bit |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 0.133 Gbit/s |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -25 - 80 °C |
| Operating relative humidity | 15 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 20 mm |
| Depth | 75.5 mm |
| Height | 23 mm |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Package width | 142 mm |
| Package depth | 174 mm |
| Package height | 34 mm |
| Package weight | 89 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Package width | 142 mm |
| Package depth | 174 mm |
| Package height | 34 mm |
| Package weight | 89 g |
| Logistics data | |
| Products per master (outer) case | 60 pcs |
| Master (outer) case width | 512 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 396 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 326 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Other features | |
| Material | Plastic, Steel |
| Chipset | Marvell - 88SA8052 |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Identifiers | |
| Additional EANs | 5706998542878 |

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