



The Startech IDE2SAT2 adapter is a SATA cable designed to facilitate the connection of SATA hard drives or Blu-ray, DVD, and CD-ROM optical drives to motherboards with an old IDE/PATA port. This adapter converts a 40-pin IDE interface to SATA, allowing SATA I, II, or III drives to connect to systems supporting IDE/ATA at 33, 66, 100, or 133 MB/s, offering an economical and practical solution to upgrade hardware without replacing the entire motherboard. It features a compact design measuring 20 mm wide, 23 mm high, and 75.5 mm deep, with a standard 7+15 pin SATA output and an additional 4-pin SP4 power connector. Its Marvell 88SA8052 integrated circuit ensures compatibility and reliability in conversion, supporting 48-bit logical block addressing and a maximum data transfer rate of 0.133 Gbit/s. The adapter is finished in red and black colors and complies with certifications such as FCC, CE, TAA, and REACH, ensuring quality and safety standards. This solution is ideal for users who want to keep their old IDE hardware while benefiting from modern SATA drives, as well as for those needing to integrate the latest optical drives into IDE interface systems. Thanks to its compatibility with multiple formats and easy installation, this adapter is a suitable technical tool to expand or maintain storage and reading device functionality in classic computing environments. In summary, the Startech IDE2SAT2 adapter offers efficient and versatile connectivity, bridging SATA and IDE technologies to extend the lifespan and upgrade capacity of computers with old IDE ports.
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