Ugreen IDE Power To Sata Power Cable US217 – 50720
The Ugreen US217 (item number 50720) is a specialized adapter cable that converts a legacy 4-pin Molex (LP4/IDE) power connector into a standard 15-pin SATA power socket. This is ideal for users looking to power SATA hard drives or optical drives using older power supplies that lack native SATA connectors
Key Features
Connector Conversion: Molex (male) to SATA power (female).
Cable length: ~0.2 m (20 cm), suitable for clean, compact cable routing in PC cases.
Conductivity & Durability: Uses 18 AWG tinned copper cores with PVC insulation—fire-resistant and robust.
Compatibility: Fully supports both 5V and 12V rails required by 2.5″ and 3.5″ SATA drives.
Why It’s Useful
This adapter is a simple, cost-effective solution for:
Reviving older systems: Connect SATA drives to PSUs that only have Molex outputs.
Efficient cable management: Short length ensures tidy internal setup.
Preventing unnecessary PSU upgrades: Ideal for upgrades or repairs without buying a new power supply.