Cracking Open the Coolmax USB Hard Disk Adapter

by Erik Eckel  |  June 5, 2008, 7:55am PDT  |  Image 1 of 32

The USB Adapter And Cables

This Coolmax USB hard disk adapter can connect a 2.5-, 3.5- and 5.25-inch IDE or SATA hard disk to a PC. The black adapter box connects the hard disk, while the secondary power plug/adapter powers the drive. In the case of smaller notebook or SATA disks, the power cable is plugged directly into the adapter (as opposed to straight into the IDE hard disk).

The red USB cable, meanwhile, can be used to power hard disks directly from the host PC's bus via another USB port.

The USB Adapter And Cables - Image 1 of 32

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Erik Eckel owns and operates two technology companies.

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Erik Eckel owns and operates two technology companies. As a managing partner with Louisville Geek, he works daily as an IT consultant to assist small businesses in overcoming technology challenges and maximizing IT investments. He is also president of Eckel Media Corp., a communications company specializing in public relations and technical authoring projects.
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