This USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA drive adapter implements a bridge between a USB port and one SATA, ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. This USB hard drive adapter could turns any standard IDE or SATA 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 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. Functions: Anytime when you hope to recover some precious data from a old hard disk taken from an old dead computer, this Microware SATA to USB adapter would just be a great choice for data transferring to a new computer. You just simply connect them together, insert the Power Plug, the hard drive will be spinning up, then you can transfer the data out to your new computer. Plug and Play, No driver needed. Unique designed SATA/IDE adapter support 2.5'',3.5'' SATA/IDE Hard Disk for PC Laptop Desktop, compatible with all Computer System, so that you have no worry about the Compatibility Problem. In addition, with this adapter set you could also make a SATA drive into a convenient external hard drive.