I have an old ide media enclosure and want to know if anyone has successfully used the item 'sata drive' with an ide enclosure?

I have one of these installed in an old USB/FireWire enclosure. It works with SATA hard drives and DVD burners.

Will the allow me to connect an lg gsa-h55n ide optical drive (drive end) to a sata port on a asus p5q pro motherboard, so i can disable ide controlle

If your motherboard has only IDE controllers, you may not be able to disable it, unless the MoBo offers this ability in the BIOS. Second, this little interface allows you to connect a SATA HDD via the StarTech adapter which you attach to the SATA HDD, then to a MoBo that has only IDE controllers using the original 40 pin IDE HDD cable connector. Unless others know better. Hope this helps.

For those who used this on an original xbox, was it required to keep the ide power cable connected to the power adapter on the convertor?

Yes, the IDE2SAT2 requires the IDE power to be connected for both the adapter and the drive as the drive power plugs directly into the adapter. Matt, StarTech.com Support

Does it work both ways? ide hard drive to sata motherboard, or will it only do sata hard drive to ide motherboard?

I believe that this adapter only works when connected to a SATA HDD when used used with an IDE source. It connects straight onto the SATA drive, then you connect the old IDE drive 40 pin single connector to the adapter. Haven't tried it any other way.

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StarTech 40-Pin IDE to 2.5in SATA HDD/SSD/ODD Converter (IDE2SAT2)

Product ID: 50840548

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Colour
Black
Compatible devices
Desktop
Connector type
SATA
Item dimensions L x W x H
7.6 x 2 x 2.3
Specific uses for product
personal

💾Supports SATA I/II/III drives

🔌Plug & Play, no drivers needed

🖥️Compatible with IDE/ATA 33-133

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Description

🔄 Bridge the tech gap—modern SATA power meets classic IDE legacy!

IT PRO TRUSTED - Engineered for professionals with 2-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual support—because downtime isn’t an option.
COMPLETE POWER SOLUTION - Includes LP4 to SP4 power cable for hassle-free installation and reliable drive power.
SEAMLESS LEGACY UPGRADE - Instantly connect modern SATA drives to your classic IDE motherboard—no software hassle.
UNIVERSAL DRIVE SUPPORT - Works flawlessly with 2.5", 3.5", and 5.25" SATA HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives including Blu-ray and DVD.
BROAD COMPATIBILITY SPECTRUM - Supports SATA I/II/III and IDE/ATA 33/66/100/133 standards for maximum flexibility.

The StarTech 40-Pin IDE to 2.5in SATA HDD/SSD/ODD Converter is a plug-and-play hardware adapter that enables seamless connection of SATA I/II/III drives and optical drives to older IDE motherboards. Supporting a wide range of SATA drive sizes and IDE/ATA standards, it offers a cost-effective, driver-free upgrade path for legacy systems. Designed for IT professionals, it comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime multilingual support, making it the ultimate solution to extend the life of your classic desktop setup.

Specifications

ASIN	B00EOJNGC2
Best Sellers Rank	20,848 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 103 in SATA Cables
Box Contents	1 - IDE to SATA adapter 1 - LP4 Molex to SP4 Power Cable 1 - Instruction Manual
Brand Name	StarTech
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Connector Type	SATA
Country of Origin	Taiwan
Current Rating	1 Amps
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,916)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
External Testing Certification	FCC, CE
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030852258
Item Dimensions	7.6 x 2 x 2.3 centimetres
Item Type Name	IDE to SATA Adapter
Item Weight	0.03 Kilograms
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number	IDE2SAT2
Model Number	IDE2SAT2
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Package Quantity	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Product Finish Type	standard
Product Warranty	1 Year Manufacturer
Specific Uses For Product	personal
UPC	065030852258
Unit Count	1.0 count
Warranty Type	Limited

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