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Black rectangular USB 3.0 to SATA IDE adapter with power switch and 4 pin connector

LUOM

LUOM E-yield E01 USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE 2.5/3.5 Inch Converter 4 Pin Power Connector

SKU CH-YYVZ-BK5RN

Connects 2.5" or 3.5" SATA and IDE drives via USB 3.0 for simultaneous access and data transfer up to 5 Gbps

  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0
  • Windows VistaWorks with Windows Vista
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Access up to three drives simultaneously for fast data transfer
  • Achieve up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.0 interface
  • Supports drives up to 6 TB capacity for large backups
  • Works with Windows Vista through 10, Mac OS and Linux

Connect legacy and modern drives

The LUOM E-yield E01 is a USB 3.0 adapter that connects 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard disks and optical drives to a computer. It suits technicians and home users who need to recover data, clone drives, or access old archives without installing the drives internally.

Simultaneous three-drive access

The adapter provides one SATA II connector plus 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connectors, allowing up to three drives to be attached at once. File transfers between the connected drives are supported, and the USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.

Plug-and-play with external power

No driver installation is required on Windows Vista through 10, Mac OS 9 or 10, or Linux. A 4-pin power connector and a power switch supply electricity to 3.5 inch drives, which cannot run on USB power alone. The main limitation is the 6 TB capacity ceiling, so larger modern drives will not be recognised.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives via USB 3.0
  • Access up to three drives simultaneously for fast data transfer
  • Achieve up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.0 interface
  • Supports drives up to 6 TB capacity for large backups
  • Works with Windows Vista through 10, Mac OS and Linux

Specifications

BrandLUOM
ModelE-yield E01
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Windows VistaWorks with Windows Vista
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How fast does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link actually move data when a drive is connected?

The USB 3.0 interface supports up to 5 Gbps, though real-world throughput depends on the attached drive and system; it falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds on older ports.

What does the SATA II connector limit compared to newer SATA revisions?

The built-in SATA II connector caps the drive link at 3 Gbps, so even on USB 3.0 the adapter cannot exceed that SATA bottleneck.

What clearance is needed to fit a 3.5 inch drive onto the adapter?

The unit accepts standard 3.5 inch SATA or IDE drives; the 4-pin power connector plugs directly into the drive’s power socket, so only the drive’s own dimensions matter.

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