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SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter with Power, IDE to SATA Adapter External Hard Disk Reader for 2.5/3.5 inch IDE
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SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter with Power, IDE to SATA Adapter External Hard Disk Reader for 2.5/3.5 inch IDE

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Package Contents: All in One Soluti...
  • Model #: E-E02-5
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  • ₩47,745 
Jansicotek Hard Drive Reader Ultra Recovery Converter, SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter for 2.5" 3.5" HDD/SSD, USB to SATA/IDE One Touch Clone with 12V Power Adapter
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Jansicotek Hard Drive Reader Ultra Recovery Converter, SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter for 2.5" 3.5" HDD/SSD, USB to SATA/IDE One Touch Clone with 12V Power Adapter

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  • Brand: Jansicotek
  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Model #: W-SA28-4
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  • ₩42,770 
USB A & USB C to SATA IDE Adapter External Hard Drive Connector Converter for Universal 2.5 3.5" HDD SSD Hard Drive Disk Optical Drive (US Plug)
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USB A & USB C to SATA IDE Adapter External Hard Drive Connector Converter for Universal 2.5 3.5" HDD SSD Hard Drive Disk Optical Drive (US Plug)

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  • Changer Type: SATA/IDE to USB 3.0
  • Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.53 x 2.05 inches
  • Package Quantity: 1
  • Package Contents: 1 x USB A USB C to SATA Adapter 1 x US Plug 1 x User Manual
  • Model #: Z3#Q2551_B_US
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  • ₩49,404 
M.2 NVMe to PCIE 5.0 4x 8x 16x Adapter Card, For M Key 2230 2242 2260 2280 mm Size PCIe M.2 SSD Full Speed
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M.2 NVMe to PCIE 5.0 4x 8x 16x Adapter Card, For M Key 2230 2242 2260 2280 mm Size PCIe M.2 SSD Full Speed

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  • Brand: RIITOP
  • Model: M2TPCE16X (PCIe M.2 NVMe AHCI SSD to PCIE 5.0 16x Adapter Card for Key M 2230/2242/2260/2280 mm Size M.2 SSD Full Speed 16GB/s)
  • Type: PCI Express Controller Card
  • External USB Ports: PCI Express
  • Model #: M2TPCE16X
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  • ₩32,819 
USB C to SATA IDE Adapter - External Hard Drive Adapter Converter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 inch HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM/CD-RW, with USB A Connector & 12V/2A Power Adapter
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USB C to SATA IDE Adapter - External Hard Drive Adapter Converter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 inch HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM/CD-RW, with USB A Connector & 12V/2A Power Adapter

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Package Contents: All in One Soluti...
  • Model #: W-E02-1
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  • ₩49,404 
Hard Drive Reader SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter, USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Hard Drive Ultra Recovery Converter Kit Data Retrieval Device for 2.5" 3.5" HDD SSD Hard Drive Disk 5.25" DVD/CD-ROM Optical Drive
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Hard Drive Reader SATA IDE to USB 3.0 Adapter, USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Hard Drive Ultra Recovery Converter Kit Data Retrieval Device for 2.5" 3.5" HDD SSD Hard Drive Disk 5.25" DVD/CD-ROM Optical Drive

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD, 2.5"/3.5" IDE
  • Specifications: usb hard drive adapter connect SATA/IDE devices to your computer or laptop via a USB3.0 adapters, helping you easily expand drive space, upgrade systems, store, create disk images, cloner back up files, and retrieve data from old hard drive to recover data. Compatible with 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD, 2.5"/3.5" IDE, 5.25" DVD-ROM,
  • Features: The external hard drive reader support ultra-high-speed usb 3.0, so that the data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps, ensure the stability of data retrieval transmission, backward compatible with usb 2.0 / usb 1.1. Hard drive reader to usb adapters support Windows XP/Vista/7/ 8.1/ 8/10, Mac OS 10 or higher,
  • Model #: Z3#Q2600_B_US
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  • ₩46,087 
IHDAPP Hard Drive Reader IDE SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter + USB C Adapter, Internal Hard Drive Data Ultra Recovery Converter Kit with Power Supply for IDE Drive 2.5 SSD 3.5 HDD SATA Internal Blu-ray Drive
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IHDAPP Hard Drive Reader IDE SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter + USB C Adapter, Internal Hard Drive Data Ultra Recovery Converter Kit with Power Supply for IDE Drive 2.5 SSD 3.5 HDD SATA Internal Blu-ray Drive

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: IDE SATA to USB 3.0
  • Specifications: sata and ide to usb adapter support 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD, 2.5"/3.5" IDE, SATA/IDE Internal Blu-ray Drive. Hard drive converter is retrieve old files, backup, cloning and data recovery device tools. This converter allowing connect to three hard disk drives simultaneously
  • Features: High Speed Data Transfer: This hard drive reader enables data transfer rates of up to USB 3.0, data transfer is super simple and easy. The different hard drive enjoys different data transfer speed, SATA SSD could reach up to 5Gbps, SATA HDD reach up to 100MB/s, IDE hard drive could
  • Model #: E01IDE#Q0132_B
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  • ₩52,720 
Jansicotek USB C to IDE and SATA Converter External Hard Drive Adapter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, Included 12V/2A Power Adapter
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Jansicotek USB C to IDE and SATA Converter External Hard Drive Adapter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, Included 12V/2A Power Adapter

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Package Contents: All in One Soluti...
  • Model #: W-E19-3
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  • ₩42,770 
Jansicotek USB 3.0 to SSD / 2.5 3.5 inchs Hard Drive Disk SSD HDD Hard Drive Adapter Support UASP, 12V 2A Power Adapter Included
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  • ₩31,161 
ESTONE SATA IDE to USB 3.0/Type-C Hard Drive Adapter with Power, IDE to SATA Adapter External Hard Disk Reader for 2.5/3.5 inch IDE
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ESTONE SATA IDE to USB 3.0/Type-C Hard Drive Adapter with Power, IDE to SATA Adapter External Hard Disk Reader for 2.5/3.5 inch IDE

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  • Brand: ESTONE
  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Model #: E-SA28-3
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  • ₩46,917 
Hard Drive Adapter Cable for 2.5 Inch SSD HDDSATA to USB 3.0 Type C USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter
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Hard Drive Adapter Cable for 2.5 Inch SSD HDDSATA to USB 3.0 Type C USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter

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  • Changer Type: USB to SATA
  • Specifications: Supports Standard Notebook 2.5" SATA and SATA II Hard drives. Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port. Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port. Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed. Backwards-Compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 & USB-C
  • Package Contents: 2in1 USB-C/USB 3.0 to SSD/2.5" SATA Adapter Cable X 1
  • Model #: J-L06B2IN1-3
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  • ₩21,211 
M.2 to SATA Adapter - 2 in 1 Converter for MSATA/M.2 NGFF SSD to 2.5" SATA III, Supports B&M Key, Not for M Key
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M.2 to SATA Adapter - 2 in 1 Converter for MSATA/M.2 NGFF SSD to 2.5" SATA III, Supports B&M Key, Not for M Key

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  • Brand: SoNNeT
  • Series: mSATA/M.2 NGFF to SATA
  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: SATA
  • Model #: 582852716640
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  • ₩49,404 
Jansicotek SATA/IDE USB C Adapter, Hard Drive Reader with USB A and USB C Port for Universal 2.5"/3.5" Inch External HDD/SSD with 12V 2A Adapter, Support 6TB for Windows and Mac OS
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Jansicotek SATA/IDE USB C Adapter, Hard Drive Reader with USB A and USB C Port for Universal 2.5"/3.5" Inch External HDD/SSD with 12V 2A Adapter, Support 6TB for Windows and Mac OS

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Package Contents: All in One Soluti...
  • Model #: W-E19-4
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  • ₩42,770 
Jansicotek USB to IDE and SATA Converter External Hard Drive Adapter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, One Touch Backup Function and Restore Software, Included 12V/2A Power Adapter
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Jansicotek USB to IDE and SATA Converter External Hard Drive Adapter Kit for Universal 2.5/3.5 HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk, One Touch Backup Function and Restore Software, Included 12V/2A Power Adapter

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  • Brand: Jansicotek
  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Model #: W-SA28-2
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  • ₩42,770 
NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade MacBook Air(2013-2016 Year) and MacBook PRO(Late 2013-2015 Year)
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NGFF M.2 nVME SSD Adapter Card for Upgrade MacBook Air(2013-2016 Year) and MacBook PRO(Late 2013-2015 Year)

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  • Brand: SoNNeT
  • Series: ST-NGFF2013
  • Part Number: ST-NGFF2013
  • Color: Black
  • Model #: 536520282981
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  • ₩49,404 
Jansicotek Hard Drive Reader IDE SATA to USB C Adapter, USB + Type C External Hard Drive Data Ultra Recovery Converter Kit with Power for 6TB Universal 2.5"/3.5" Inch External HDD/SSD
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Jansicotek Hard Drive Reader IDE SATA to USB C Adapter, USB + Type C External Hard Drive Data Ultra Recovery Converter Kit with Power for 6TB Universal 2.5"/3.5" Inch External HDD/SSD

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB to IDE&SATA
  • Specifications: All in One Solution to Connect to Different Types of Interface's Hard Drive This USB 3.0 to SATA IDE Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through an available USB 3.0 port, also supported DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD; 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW. Compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS etc. Data Transfer Rate: up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Supports drives with a capacity of up to 6TB. Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1. DC Power Supply 12V included for 3.5" devices. On/Off Switch for HDD protection. Pluy & Play, reliable and stable.
  • Package Contents: All in One Soluti...
  • Model #: W-E19-5
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  • ₩42,770 
LetLinkSo PCIe 4.0 U.2 to M.2 Adapter, SFF-8639 to M2 NVMe SSD Card
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LetLinkSo PCIe 4.0 U.2 to M.2 Adapter, SFF-8639 to M2 NVMe SSD Card

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  • Brand: LetLinkSo
  • Series: LLS-CD-1UT1MT-02
  • Part Number: LLS-CD-1UT1MT-02
  • Color: Black
  • Model #: LLS-CD-1UT1MT-02
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  • ₩46,087 
Hitoor USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter | Universal External Hard Drive Reader & Data Recovery Converter for 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD | One Touch Backup Function | with 12V/2A Power Supply & Multi-Drive Support
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Hitoor USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter | Universal External Hard Drive Reader & Data Recovery Converter for 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD | One Touch Backup Function | with 12V/2A Power Supply & Multi-Drive Support

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  • Color: Black
  • Changer Type: USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Adapter
  • Specifications: This all-in-one adapter functions as a universal hard drive reader, supporting both 3.5" and 2.5" IDE/SATA drives. Its triple-interface design (SATA III + dual IDE) ensures compatibility with legacy and modern storage devices.
  • Connector A: 1 x USB 3.0
  • Model #: IDE1#Q0132_B
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  • ₩49,404 
SATA to USB Adapter, USB 3.0 Hard Drive to USB Adapter for 2.5/3.5 Inch HDD/SSD, USB to SATA Adapter, External Hard Drive Reader, 3.5 inch SSD Need 12V/2A Power Supply (Free Power Supply)
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SATA to USB Adapter, USB 3.0 Hard Drive to USB Adapter for 2.5/3.5 Inch HDD/SSD, USB to SATA Adapter, External Hard Drive Reader, 3.5 inch SSD Need 12V/2A Power Supply (Free Power Supply)

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  • Color: Black
  • Cable Length: 30cm
  • Changer Type: SATA/IDE to USB 3.0
  • Specifications: USB 3.0 Hard Drive to USB Adapter for 2.5/3.5 Inch HDD/SSD
  • Model #: Z1#Q2529_B_US
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  • ₩26,186 
USB to SATA Converter Adapter for 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Disk SSD HDD, USB 3.0 Cable with USB-C Adapter Included
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USB to SATA Converter Adapter for 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Disk SSD HDD, USB 3.0 Cable with USB-C Adapter Included

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  • Changer Type: USB to SATA
  • Specifications: Supports Standard Notebook 2.5" SATA and SATA II Hard drives. Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port. Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port. Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed. Backwards-Compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.1 & USB-C
  • Package Contents: 2in1 USB-C/USB 3.0 to SSD/2.5" SATA Adapter Cable X 1
  • Model #: E-L06B2IN1-2
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  • ₩22,869 
LetLinkSo PCIe 5.0 M.2 to U.2 Adapter, M.2 to SFF-8639 U.2 NVMe SSD Cable with 15Pin Power, Right Exit, 1.6ft (50cm)
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LetLinkSo PCIe 5.0 M.2 to U.2 Adapter, M.2 to SFF-8639 U.2 NVMe SSD Cable with 15Pin Power, Right Exit, 1.6ft (50cm)

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  • Brand: LetLinkSo
  • Series: M.2 to U.2 Adapter
  • Part Number: LLS-CB-1MT1UT-01
  • Color: Black
  • Model #: B0FF42ZLKY
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  • ₩70,964 

If you need to pull files off an old hard drive or troubleshoot a broken drive in an older machine, it's probably time to look for a new hard drive adapter. Upgrading equipment often demands using devices that use different power standards, so you could need a SATA to Molex power adapter on hand. A SATA cable can run power to optical drives like a hard drive or a DVD-ROM. Hard drive adapters also make it easier to power up an old drive using another computer as a power source.

What Are Uses for Hard Drive Adapters?

Swapping out a motherboard can be a time-consuming task and a hard drive failure is nearly catastrophic. As soon as you're aware that the drive is about to fail, there's still time to transfer files to a functioning device. That task often demands a hard drive adapter. Also, when you upgrade to a new solid-state drive, or SSD, it's easier to mirror your old drive on the new drive. You will almost always need a hard drive adapter, especially if the old drive is inside of an older PC or laptop. When you transfer files from a PC to a Mac environment, a hard drive adapter may be an essential requirement.

Why Use a SATA to Molex Power Adapter?

SATA became a de facto standard interface for many common interfaces because it's a faster and more efficient way to respond to the computing needs of more powerful computers. SATA also grew in popularity because it provides drives staggered and therefore more stable access to a computer's power supply. If you have files backed up on an old hard drive or you are switching out a drive in a PC, an adapter allows you to power the old Molex drive from a SATA power source. SATA also allows for what's commonly called "hot swapping," or replacing a drive or a board without powering down the device. Check out other modular adapters for more cable output and input standards.

How Can You Recognize a Molex Pin?

Before the SATA standard was developed, Molex was a common power standard found in almost every computer. Molex was most frequently used with drives and readers like CD-ROM discs and DVD drives. It is easy to identify a Molex cable due to its common 4-pin design. To convert data from a Molex drive or to power a Molex drive using a 15-pin SATA power adapter source, you need a 4-pin Molex adapter. Check out other data adapters if you need one for serial cable and data port outputs.

What Are Other Uses for a SATA Male to Molex Female Adapter?

If you have a functioning hard drive and need to pull any large files from it without installing it back into a PC, that task probably requires using a SATA USB adapter to move those files to an external hard drive. A popular use for a 4-pin Molex adapter is for powering up case fans and Molex-standard power supplies. Other data converters allow you to connect various devices to chargers and monitors, including game consoles, mobile devices and laptops.