The MANHATTAN® Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter with Power Supply connects SATA,SATA-enhanced, IDE and enhanced-IDE hard disks and CD/DVD drives to desktop and notebookcomputers using a USB port. Transferring and sharing files between desktop and notebookcomputers, backing up files or storing large file archives on external drives is faster and easierto accomplish. Serving as a bridge, the adapter can transfer data between SATA 150 and IDEexternal drives when both are simultaneously attached. Compatibility with all types of drives up to5.25" - including 2.5" notebook computer drives and standard 3.5" CD/DVD, ZIP andmagnetic optical drives - makes this a versatile tool for professional and home user