SKU: sa492
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Brand: Simplecom
Category: Cables & Adapters
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The Simplecom SA492 is a versatile 3-in-1 USB 3.0 to SATA and IDE adapter designed to connect a wide range of storage devices including 2.5" SATA HDDs/SSDs, 3.5" SATA or IDE HDDs, and 5.25" optical drives directly to your computer via USB. It supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed transfers of up to 5 Gbps, ensuring rapid data transfer, and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports.
This caseless adapter comes with an external power supply for 3.5" and 5.25" drives, while 2.5" SATA and IDE drives are powered through the USB bus. The device features an on/off power switch and LED indicators that provide the status of power and data activity. Hot-swapping allows for drive swaps without the need to power down your system or install drivers.
Ideal for data transfer, backup, or drive migration, the SA492 supports simultaneous connection of IDE and SATA drives, making it an efficient tool for technicians and users handling multiple drives. Compatible with Windows XP and newer, as well as Mac OS X 10.6 and later, it offers plug-and-play convenience with no additional software required.
Package includes the SA492 adapter, USB 3.0 cable, IDE power cable, and an external power adapter โ everything needed for immediate and flexible drive connectivity.
| LED Indicators | Power and activity status |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows XP+,Mac OS X 10.6+ |
| Plug & Play | Yes,no drivers needed |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| IDE Power Connector | Included for 3.5\" & 5.25\" IDE drives |
| USB Interface | USB 3.0,backward compatible USB 2.0/1.1 |
| Simultaneous Drive Access | Supports IDE + SATA drives |
| Product Type | Caseless IDE\/SATA USB Adapter |
| Max Transfer Speed | Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) |
| Supported Data Rate | USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbps); backward compatible with USB 2.0\/1.1 |
| maximum_speed_gbps | 5 |
| Driver Requirement | No driver required (Plug and Play) |
| os_support | Windows XP+,Mac OSX 10.6+ |
| hot_swap | 1 |
| Connector Feature | Plug & Play; Hot-Swappable; LED indicators |
| Connector Type | USB 3.0 to SATA\/IDE connectors |
| Form Factor | Caseless external adapter |
| Package Contents | USB 3.0 cable; IDE power cable; external power adapter |
| Includes | USB 3.0 cable; IDE power cable; external power adapter |
| drive_bays | 2.5,3.5' SATA/IDE,5.25' optical |
| Product Model | SA492 |
| Model | SA492 |
| Part Number | SA492 |
| Supported Drive Types | 2.5" SATA/SSD,3.5" SATA/IDE,5.25" optical |
| Compatibility | Windows XP and above,macOS 10.6 and above |
| Power Supply | External adapter for 3.5\" & 5.25\" drives |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0\/1.1) |
| USB Version | 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0\/1.1) |
| Category | Caseless IDE\/SATA USB Adapter |
| On/Off Switch | Yes |