Unitek Y-278 USB-A cable

UNITEK Y-278 USB 2.0 to SATA & IDE Adapter Cable

Unlock the data from your legacy and modern hard drives with the UNITEK Y-278 USB 2.0 to SATA & IDE Adapter. This powerful and versatile tool is an essential piece of equipment for IT professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone needing to access, recover, or transfer files from internal hard drives without installing them in a computer. The Y-278 acts as a universal bridge, seamlessly connecting your 2.5" or 3.5" SATA and IDE (PATA) hard drives to any computer through a standard USB-A port.

Breathe new life into old hardware and access precious memories or critical business files stored on drives from outdated laptops or desktops. Whether you are upgrading to a new SSD, performing a system backup, recovering data from a crashed computer, or simply need to check the contents of a spare drive, the Y-278 provides a simple, all-in-one solution. Its plug-and-play design requires no complex driver installation on modern operating systems, allowing you to get connected and start transferring files in seconds.

Key Benefits:

* Effortless Data Recovery and Migration: Easily access files from a non-booting computer´s hard drive. It´s the perfect tool for performing data recovery, cloning a drive for an upgrade, or creating complete system backups with ease.
* Simple Plug-and-Play Operation: Get started immediately with no drivers required for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems. The intuitive design ensures a hassle-free connection every time.
* Stable and Reliable Power: The included 12V/2A external power adapter provides the necessary stable power for high-capacity and power-demanding 3.5" SATA and IDE hard drives, ensuring reliable performance and data integrity during transfers.

Main Features:

* Connects up to three drives simultaneously (one for each interface).
* Features an LED indicator to display power status and data activity, giving you a clear visual on the connection status.
* Robust and compact design for portability and durability.
* Supports One-Touch Backup (OTB) functionality for quick and convenient file backup (software required).
* Equipped with a dedicated On/Off switch for HDD protection, allowing you to safely power down drives when not in use.

Technical Specifications:

* Model: UNITEK Y-278
* Upstream Interface: USB-A 2.0 Male
* 1x2.5" IDE (44-Pin) Port
* 1x3.5" IDE (40-Pin) Port
* 1 x SATA Port
* Data Transfer Rate: Up to 480Mbps
* Supported Drives: 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD & SSD, 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD
* Power Supply: External Power Adapter (12V/2A)
* Cable Length: Approximately 60cm
* OS Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.x and above, Linux