This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Adaptor Cable connects any standard 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA or IDE hard drive to a computer through USB 2.0. The Adaptor lets you connect a bare drive with no enclosure, saving time and hassle. The USB 2.0 SATA/IDE Adaptor features LED indicators that allow you to easily monitor status and activity updates, and is designed for durability and reliability. Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA/IDE hard drives in a single, compact unit. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Service technicians who need to test or retrieve data from old hard drives. Technicians who travel and deal with many different types of hard drives. Connect your 2.5 and 3.5 drives to almost any notebook or desktop. Ideal for testing and quickly swapping drives.