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product_id: 432111
title: "CB-ISATAU2 SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter Supports 2.5-Inch, 3.5-Inch, 5.25-Inch Hard Disk Drives (Black)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "€ 62.81"
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category: "Vantec"
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# 480 Mbps USB 2.0 transfer speed Supports up to 2TB HDD Hot-swappable plug & play CB-ISATAU2 SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter Supports 2.5-Inch, 3.5-Inch, 5.25-Inch Hard Disk Drives (Black)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** € 62.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Unlock your legacy data — anytime, anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CB-ISATAU2 SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter Supports 2.5-Inch, 3.5-Inch, 5.25-Inch Hard Disk Drives (Black) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** € 62.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/432111-cb-isatau2-sata-ide-to-usb-2-0-adapter-supports)

## Best For

- vantec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vantec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Slim, lightweight design fits perfectly on any desk setup
- • **Cross-Platform Ready:** Works flawlessly with Windows PCs & Macs via USB 2.0
- • **Robust Power Support:** External power adapter powers even high-capacity drives
- • **Effortless Hot-Swapping:** Add or swap drives without rebooting your system
- • **Universal Drive Compatibility:** Connect 2.5", 3.5", & 5.25" SATA/IDE drives seamlessly

## Overview

The Vantec CB-ISATAU2 is a versatile SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 adapter that supports up to 2TB hard drives across 2.5", 3.5", and 5.25" form factors. With transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps and hot-swappable plug-and-play functionality, it enables quick, hassle-free access to legacy or additional storage on both Windows and Mac systems. Its external power supply ensures stable operation for all drive sizes, making it an essential tool for professionals needing flexible, portable data recovery or storage expansion.

## Description

The SATA/IDE-USB Adapter gives you the flexibility of connecting almost any type of drive to your computer via USB. SATA, 3.5-inch IDE, 5.25-inch IDE, and 2.5-inch IDE drives are all supported and can be easily hot-swapped to your system. The included external power adapter will allow you to power your drives outside your system giving you the ability to quickly add or swap between drives without opening your case. The SATA/IDE-USB adapter incorporates 3 interfaces to one USB adapters.

Review: Tested and examined it - seems solid & fully-functional - I just tested my new Vantec CB-ISATAU2 today. I have seen everything from very positive to very negative reviews on this product, but my experience so far is quite good, though I have only owned the product for one day. So I would recommend this product based on my initial experience, but I cannot vouch for its longevity. I conducted my tests using Windows XP Pro 32-bit on a Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop with USB 2.0 ports. (I did not test the transfer speed as this is very much dependent upon the particular source and destination drives used and the nature of the data transferred (sequential or random). I don't feel like doing a proper speed test.) Here are the results: 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Test ------------------------ This is an old IBM Deskstar from 2001. The connection to the IDE port and to the power were both solid and the connections were easy to make and held firmly. I initially used the Cable Select jumper configuration because that is what was already set and this worked fine. I then tried Master and Slave and both of those worked equally well. I have read in at least one review that it may be important to turn on the power to the drive before connecting the USB to the computer, but connecting the USB before the power worked just as well for me. However, disconnecting the power before the USB resulted in the operating system not recognizing that the device was no longer present, until I disconnected the USB. No problems resulted. In neither case did I bother to "Safely remove hardware". Sometimes when I connected the drive Windows gave me a "USB device not recognized" followed by a "This device can perform faster" notice. I did not determine what caused this, but the drive was still accessible in both cases. Sometimes there was a fairly long (I counted 32 secs. once) delay between the time I connected the USB and when Windows began scanning the drive and mounting it, particularly after receiving the above mentioned notices. This delay seemed to happen most consistently and for the longest time if I plugged in the USB and then unplugged it without ever powering on the drive, then powered on the drive and plugged the USB in again. Windows always recognized the drive eventually. So be patient before deciding that the device isn't working. 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Test ------------------------- This is a Hitachi drive from 2008. My experience with this drive was the same as with the other, excluding the jumper configuration tests which do not apply, and the delay problem which did not seem as bad. Everything connected well and the drive was recognized and worked properly, regardless of which order I connected the power and USB. Again, I did not "Safely remove hardware" first and no problems resulted that I am aware of. General Assessment ------------------ As I stated before, all connections were easy to make and held firmly. Just as in the case of internal molex power connections, this one, too, is very tight. The power switch on the cord works perfectly and seems to be of decent (not excellent) build quality. The build quality in general seems decent as well. The power block has what I consider to be a reasonable weight for such low wattage (12.0V @ 2000mA and 5.0V @ 2000mA). Nothing rattles and everything seems reasonably durable. The only minor exception is the molex to SATA adapter which appears cheaply constructed. But it worked, and it can be cheaply replaced if necessary. The power switch block on the cord has a small, green LED on it which indicates the status of the switch. The data adapter has a red LED which lights up when the USB is connected, and flickers between bright and dim to indicate activity.
Review: Wonderful Purchase - This is the best $15 I have ever spent. First of all, I am not very computer literate. I had a computer that I spent about 2 grand on about 7 years ago. I spent a lot of time downloading all of my music CD's and downloading free music (at the time) to this computer. About 5 years ago, the power went out at my house and the computer never turned back on. I have been in a state of remorse for the past 5 years about losing all of my music. I kept this entire computer in my garage for years, collecting dust, until my wife finally made me e-waste it about 2 months ago. I decided to take out the hard drive first, for safety reasons, and just in case I ever decided to pony up the couple of hundred dollars to take it into a computer repair shop to see if they could recover my music. I am a huge cheapskate when it comes to things like services. Well, just this past weekend I was looking at this hard drive which was sitting on my newest computer's desk and decided to google what I could do myself to try to recover the music. An article I read suggested one of these SATA to USB adapters and said that I wouldn't even need to take apart my current computer. So I hopped onto desertcart and found this baby for $15 with Prime shipping. Got the adapter on Tuesday morning at work, and all of my old music is once again on my new computer on Tuesday evening! I thought I would never have this collection back! I am so happy with this purchase. The process could not be more simple! Ironically, after downloading everything from my old hard drive to my new computer, the hard drive fell about 3 feet to the hardwood floor and now its toast. It only makes a discouraging sounding tune in chimes, which I googled and found that the spindle is stuck and basically unfixable. LOL! I think I'll now take a Louiville Slugger to the old hard drive, but I got everything I wanted off of it thanks to this little kit!

## Features

- Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB
- Supports HDD Capacity Up to 2TB
- Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps with USB 2.0
- Hot-Swappable: Plug and Play without Rebooting
- Compatible Windows PC or Mac with Available USB 2.0 Port

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000J01I1G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #112 in SATA Cables |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Built-In Media | Adapter, Manual, cables, Converter, ac Adapter |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,448 Reviews |
| Finish | Black |
| Input Voltage | 12 volts |
| Item Dimensions | 2.76 x 1.69 x 0.39 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.76 x 1.69 x 0.39 inches |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Mfr Part Number | CB-ISATAU2 |
| Model Number | CB-ISATAU2 |
| Nominal Power | 24 watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| UPC | 807031750276 808111653906 172302723380 872182642282 887590247042 731215278747 809185315769 804066535052 044113270448 809385165089 191120079677 737989665271 132018266922 172304256459 844767003641 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year parts and labor |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.76 x 1.69 x 0.39 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tested and examined it - seems solid & fully-functional
*by J***A on May 30, 2014*

I just tested my new Vantec CB-ISATAU2 today. I have seen everything from very positive to very negative reviews on this product, but my experience so far is quite good, though I have only owned the product for one day. So I would recommend this product based on my initial experience, but I cannot vouch for its longevity. I conducted my tests using Windows XP Pro 32-bit on a Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop with USB 2.0 ports. (I did not test the transfer speed as this is very much dependent upon the particular source and destination drives used and the nature of the data transferred (sequential or random). I don't feel like doing a proper speed test.) Here are the results: 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Test ------------------------ This is an old IBM Deskstar from 2001. The connection to the IDE port and to the power were both solid and the connections were easy to make and held firmly. I initially used the Cable Select jumper configuration because that is what was already set and this worked fine. I then tried Master and Slave and both of those worked equally well. I have read in at least one review that it may be important to turn on the power to the drive before connecting the USB to the computer, but connecting the USB before the power worked just as well for me. However, disconnecting the power before the USB resulted in the operating system not recognizing that the device was no longer present, until I disconnected the USB. No problems resulted. In neither case did I bother to "Safely remove hardware". Sometimes when I connected the drive Windows gave me a "USB device not recognized" followed by a "This device can perform faster" notice. I did not determine what caused this, but the drive was still accessible in both cases. Sometimes there was a fairly long (I counted 32 secs. once) delay between the time I connected the USB and when Windows began scanning the drive and mounting it, particularly after receiving the above mentioned notices. This delay seemed to happen most consistently and for the longest time if I plugged in the USB and then unplugged it without ever powering on the drive, then powered on the drive and plugged the USB in again. Windows always recognized the drive eventually. So be patient before deciding that the device isn't working. 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Test ------------------------- This is a Hitachi drive from 2008. My experience with this drive was the same as with the other, excluding the jumper configuration tests which do not apply, and the delay problem which did not seem as bad. Everything connected well and the drive was recognized and worked properly, regardless of which order I connected the power and USB. Again, I did not "Safely remove hardware" first and no problems resulted that I am aware of. General Assessment ------------------ As I stated before, all connections were easy to make and held firmly. Just as in the case of internal molex power connections, this one, too, is very tight. The power switch on the cord works perfectly and seems to be of decent (not excellent) build quality. The build quality in general seems decent as well. The power block has what I consider to be a reasonable weight for such low wattage (12.0V @ 2000mA and 5.0V @ 2000mA). Nothing rattles and everything seems reasonably durable. The only minor exception is the molex to SATA adapter which appears cheaply constructed. But it worked, and it can be cheaply replaced if necessary. The power switch block on the cord has a small, green LED on it which indicates the status of the switch. The data adapter has a red LED which lights up when the USB is connected, and flickers between bright and dim to indicate activity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Purchase
*by J***7 on October 24, 2012*

This is the best $15 I have ever spent. First of all, I am not very computer literate. I had a computer that I spent about 2 grand on about 7 years ago. I spent a lot of time downloading all of my music CD's and downloading free music (at the time) to this computer. About 5 years ago, the power went out at my house and the computer never turned back on. I have been in a state of remorse for the past 5 years about losing all of my music. I kept this entire computer in my garage for years, collecting dust, until my wife finally made me e-waste it about 2 months ago. I decided to take out the hard drive first, for safety reasons, and just in case I ever decided to pony up the couple of hundred dollars to take it into a computer repair shop to see if they could recover my music. I am a huge cheapskate when it comes to things like services. Well, just this past weekend I was looking at this hard drive which was sitting on my newest computer's desk and decided to google what I could do myself to try to recover the music. An article I read suggested one of these SATA to USB adapters and said that I wouldn't even need to take apart my current computer. So I hopped onto Amazon and found this baby for $15 with Prime shipping. Got the adapter on Tuesday morning at work, and all of my old music is once again on my new computer on Tuesday evening! I thought I would never have this collection back! I am so happy with this purchase. The process could not be more simple! Ironically, after downloading everything from my old hard drive to my new computer, the hard drive fell about 3 feet to the hardwood floor and now its toast. It only makes a discouraging sounding tune in chimes, which I googled and found that the spindle is stuck and basically unfixable. LOL! I think I'll now take a Louiville Slugger to the old hard drive, but I got everything I wanted off of it thanks to this little kit!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recovered my files from crashed laptop
*by S***F on March 8, 2013*

I only bought this product as a last resort. My laptop had crashed and I could no longer access my photos and other files that I may have wanted to save. At first, I was unsure whether or not I could recover my photos and files myself or if I would have to take it to a professional. I didn't want to pay someone as I deemed my photos and files not that important. I did some research and found this adapter to suit what I was looking for, and my budget, for this situation. I researched a lot to make sure of what I needed to do the job and this had everything I needed and more at a reasonable price. I read the instructions carefully to help insure that there would be no problems in the process. it was fairly easy to set up. It was easy to get to my laptop's hard drive and to detach it from the laptop and to attach it to the adapter. I connected the usb cable from the adapter to my desktop computer(Windows XP). At first, I wasn't able to transfer the files. It turned out that I needed a software program to be able to read the files. I don't know if it's because I have Windows XP on my desktop rather than a newer operating system or not. I finally settled on the program called Recuva. It showed my photos and files from my laptop's hard drive as I was viewing it from my desktop pc. It took time to sort through all the files and also to decide which I wanted to save and which to keep, but I was able to recover most of the photos and files. I assume the other photos were either not on my laptop's hard drive anymore or they weren't recoverable. It would have been a small percentage anyway. I saved all the photos and files into folders on my desktop pc and later burned them with a new DVD burner that I bought for my desktop pc. There was one small problem. At first the adapter was not showing power. The lights did not light up. But I fiddled with the connections and it worked. It stayed on overnight but then it turned off again, possibly by me stepping on it or pulling it accidentally. It turned on again after I fiddled with the connections again. It's probably just a semi-faulty unit, and since I may not use it anymore as it was a rescue-type thing, I'll probably just deal with it and keep it. In the end, I recovered what I could and wanted from my laptop's hard drive and I'm satisfied with the results. I don't know if or when I'll need to use this adapter anymore though but I suppose it could come in handy later. My lesson learned is to save/back up photos and files that I want to save, sooner rather than later.

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