Sabrent has introduced the USB-DS12, a USB-C to SATA and IDE adapter, designed to facilitate the connection and management of various storage drives. This versatile adapter is compatible with 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, and 5.25-inch SATA and IDE drives, including hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives such as CD and DVD writers. The adapter enables a connection to systems running Windows, macOS, and Linux via a USB-C interface that supports speeds up to 5 Gbps, adhering to the USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 standard. The adapter's functionality extends to both older and newer drive technologies. It supports SATA drives with interface speeds up to 3 Gbps (SATA-II or SATA-300). For older drives, particularly 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch, the adapter includes a 12 V external power supply to ensure reliable operation.
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