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Black rectangular adapter box with USB cable and SATA IDE connectors on short leads

Warmstor YDJ-120/500 SATA/PATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-DNK8-Q3Q1P

Connects 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE drives to USB 2.0 with external power, up to 60 MB/s

  • Color?SATA/PATA/IDE to USB 2.0
  • Changer TypeUSB 2.0 to SATA
  • SpecificationsYDJ-120/500, USB 2.0, 2, 2.2 L x 5 W x 6.8 H inches, 0.66 po
  • Thunderbolt 3USB 2.0
  • Connector AUSB 2.0
  • Connector BUSB 2.0
  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" IDE or SATA drives via USB 2.0
  • Plug-and-play operation with no drivers required on Windows, Mac OS or Linux
  • External AC power supply included for reliable drive spin-up
  • Supports hard drives up to 10TB capacity at 60MB/s transfer speed
  • 20-inch cable length allows flexible drive positioning

Versatile Drive Adapter

The Warmstor YDJ-120/500 connects 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA, PATA and IDE hard drives or solid-state drives to a computer through a USB 2.0 port. An external AC power supply is included to ensure stable operation for larger desktop drives. The cable length measures 20 inches for flexible placement.

Suits Data Recovery and Repurposing

This adapter suits users who need to retrieve files from legacy drives or convert an internal drive into an external storage device. It works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux without driver installation. Builders who require faster USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 transfer rates should look at a different solution.

Maximum Transfer Speed 60 MB/s

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 2.0 interface limiting peak throughput to 60 MB/s. This speed is adequate for archival copies and backups but will bottleneck large media transfers. The adapter supports drives up to 10 TB capacity and complies with ATA and ATAPI-66 Specification 1.0.

Highlights

  • Connect 2.5" and 3.5" IDE or SATA drives via USB 2.0
  • Plug-and-play operation with no drivers required on Windows, Mac OS or Linux
  • External AC power supply included for reliable drive spin-up
  • Supports hard drives up to 10TB capacity at 60MB/s transfer speed
  • 20-inch cable length allows flexible drive positioning

Specifications

BrandWarmstor
SeriesYDJ-120/500
ModelYDJ-120/500
Part NumberYDJ-120/500
Color?SATA/PATA/IDE to USB 2.0
Changer TypeUSB 2.0 to SATA
SpecificationsYDJ-120/500, USB 2.0, 2, 2.2 L x 5 W x 6.8 H inches, 0.66 pounds, Warmstor
Thunderbolt 3USB 2.0
Connector AUSB 2.0
Connector BUSB 2.0
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Connector StyleUSB 2.0
FeaturesUSB 2.0, 2, Warmstor, YDJ-120/500
Dimensions2.2 in x 5 in x 6.8 in
Weight0.66 pounds
Package Quantity1

Questions about this item

What USB standard does the YDJ-120/500 use and what practical transfer rate does it cap at?

The adapter uses USB 2.0 and caps at a maximum data transfer speed of 60MB/s, though it also connects to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0 ports at their respective speeds.

What physical drive sizes and connector types does the adapter support for mounting?

It supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA and IDE hard drives or SSDs, plus ATAPI devices such as CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives.

How is the adapter installed and which step do users often get wrong?

Connect the drive to the appropriate cable, attach the 4-pin SATA power cable to the AC power supply, then plug the USB cable into the computer; the critical step is inserting the 4-pin power plug in the correct orientation — forcing it in backwards can cause damage.

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