"The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter from Cables To Go implements a bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter turns any IDE 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 adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and IDE hard drives. Transfer files to/from your laptop to your desktop quickly and easily: Simply attach your laptop's 2.5in drive to our Laptop to IDE drive adapter (#17705), and connect the Laptop to IDE adapter to this USB 2.0 to IDE drive adapter (#30500). Then plug the USB to IDE adapter into an available USB port on your desktop. Your 2.5in drive will appear as a logical drive, enabling you to pull files directly back and forth. Save when you buy this laptop to ide hard drive adapter AND the USB 2.0 to IDE drive adapter, item #39994. Connectors: USB A port to IDC 40-pin female. Fully compliant with BOTH the Standard Specification of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. High-Speed up to 480 Mbps data transfer rate. Integrated USB Transceiver. Supports USB Suspend/Resume and Remote Wake-up. Supports Self-Powered Mode using included AC adapter. USB Mass Storage Class compliant with Bulk Specification only. For your convenience, the following replacement parts are available for this item: AC/DC Adapter - Part #98016. To order a replacement part, please call us at 1-800-506-9607."