The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter implements a bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter turns any IDE drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The Hi-Speed USB interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and IDE hard drives.

Specifications: USB 2.0 to IDE Cable, Connect any device with an IDE Interface to a PC with USB interface, Transfer rate Approx. 480 MBps, Complies with USB 2.0 standards, Backwards compatible to USB 1.1 standards, Complies with ATA/ATAPI-66 Spe. V1.0, Easy to Install, Supports IDE and enhanced IDE hard drives, Supports ATA/ATAPI CD-ROM/R/RW DVD-ROM and more, External power adapter for IDE/ATAPI devices, Linux compatible.

No adapter required to work with either 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives. One side of the unit has 2.5" HD connector and the other has a 3.5" HD connector that can also be used to connect to CD-ROM devices.

System Requirements: microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.2 or higher, Linux 2.4.X. Expect a driverless installation on everything except for Windows 95 through 98SE

Package Content: USB 2.0 to IDE adapter cable, Power adapter and cord, Driver CD.