The TRENDnet TU-IDES converter allows you to connect IDE devices (e.g. CD and DVD drives or hard disks) to a free SATA port on the motherboard of your computer.
No software installation is required, simply connect the power supply and data cables to the IDE devices to the SATA sockets on your computer.
Main features :
Connect any IDE device (CD, DVD or hard drive) to a free SATA port
Use your existing IDE device on new SATA motherboards
Uses ATA 1.0 serial and hot-plug technology
Supports master/slave hard drive emulation
Supports PIO mode from 0 to 4 and DMA mode from 0 to 7
Supports ATAPI commands, and 48-bit LBA addressing
Supports traditional ATA commands for SCR ATA access
Built-in power saving mode
Built In Self Test (BIST) ATA serial ready
Supplied with one SATA cable (25 cm) and one Y Power cable (10 cm)
I upgraded my old PC. I couldn't avoid changing my motherboard. I wanted to keep my IDE hard drive. It works perfectly. I confirm that the HDD must be in the CS position. This was not the goal, but I tried to boot and it worked. So I recommend.
I'm very pleased with the service and the quality of the product.
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by PhilippeG
Posted on 9 Apr 2019
Bought on 4 Mar 2019 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 7
Unfortunately, it does not work!
The TRENDNET IDE to SATA adapter does not work. I tried a few IDE hard disks and several motherboards, but nothing worked, the disk was not recognized. One of the cards even refused to boot, fortunately without damage. Without connecting a disk, the result is identical. I'm not sure if I'm going to use the service department because of the cost of the part and the package (including travel, loss of time, etc.).
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by Roberto B
Posted on 5 Mar 2019
Bought on 11 Jan 2019 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 4Average rating: 6
Does not work
I have tried all possible combinations of connections but nothing works, the hard drive is not recognised...
Maybe the hard drive is broken, I wouldn't know anytime soon.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have a look at the installation steps.
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Answer by [TRENDnet]: on 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing a problem with the IDE to Serial ATA converter, TU-IDES. The quick installation guide includes a diagram of how to connect the converter to a computer and a hard drive. A simple cable connection is all that the instructions imply.
For help, please contact our telephone support hotline: https://www.trendnet.com/langfr/support/contact.asp?country=france&product=
Technical support for France
Free Phone Number: 0800 913 070
English: 11:00-20:00, Monday-Friday
English: 24/7
Yours sincerely,
TRENDnet
by Anonymous
Posted on 28 Jan 2017
Bought on 26 Jan 2017 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
bootable
I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. I've been using it for a while now, but I'm not sure how to get it to work.