The StarTech 40-Pin PATA to 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD/ODD Converter enables you to connect a SATA I/II/III drive to an available IDE/ATA 33/66/100/133 motherboard port. This convertor is a cost-effective solution that allows you to add SATA drives and keep your existing motherboard. It bridges the gap between a 2.5", 3.5", and 5.25" SATA drive and an older IDE motherboard port. The convertor also features ODD (Optical Disk Drive) support, allowing you to a add Blu-ray, DVD, or CD-ROM drives to an older IDE motherboard.
Key Features:
- Connects a SATA device to an IDE/ATA motherboard or controller card
- Complete hardware solution, no software required
- Support for 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA)
- Compliant with SATA revision 1.0 specification and compatible with Ultra ATA 133 specification
- Supports 2.5", 3.5", and 5.25" SATA drives
- ODD (Optical Disk Drive) support, including Blu-ray, DVD, and CD-ROM drives
- An internal solution for connecting your SATA hard drive to a motherboard that supports an IDE interface
- Suitable for use with older motherboards that do not support SATA
