This USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA drive adapter implements a bridge between a USB port and one SATA, ATA or ATAPI ased mass storage device port. This USB hard drive adapter could turn any standard IDE or SATA drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, backup 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 ide to USB adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and 2.5 and 3.5 IDE and SATA hard drives. Components: USB to SATA/IDE cable: used to connect SATA/IDE device to computer with USB port. Power with 12V channel output: used to supply power to SATA/IDE device.