DeLOCK Adapter 3.5″ IDE 40‑Pin → 2.5″ IDE 44‑Pin (Item 61631)

The DeLOCK 61631 adapter allows you to connect a 2.5″ IDE (44‑pin) HDD or SSD to a motherboard 3.5″ IDE 40‑pin port and provides power via the included 4‑pin Molex connector. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Features

• Interface: 1 × 40‑pin male IDE plug (for 3.5″ drive bay) → 1 × 44‑pin female IDE socket (for 2.5″ HDD/SSD). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Power Supply: 1 × 4‑pin Molex power connector to supply the 2.5″ device. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Dimensions: Approx. 89 × 34 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Usage: Plug & play—requires a free IDE 40‑pin port on your motherboard and a Molex power connector. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Specifications (Selected)

• Connector A: IDE 40‑pin male (for 3.5″ drive bay). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Connector B: IDE 44‑pin female (for 2.5″ HDD/SSD). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Power Connector: 4‑pin Molex (5.25″ bay type). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Weight & Dimensions: ~89 mm × 34 mm; low profile adapter design. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• System requirement: A motherboard with a free 40‑pin IDE port. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Why Choose This Adapter?

• Allows reuse of older 3.5″ IDE ports when using smaller 2.5″ IDE HDDs or SSDs — helpful in legacy systems or embedded PC builds.
• Provides power via standard Molex connector — simplifies installation without needing special power adapters.
• Compact and cost‑effective solution for integrating 2.5″ IDE drives into older systems that lack native 44‑pin connectors or have full 3.5″ bays.

Keywords

DeLOCK 61631, IDE adapter, 3.5″ IDE 40‑pin to 2.5″ IDE 44‑pin, HDD/SSD adapter, Molex powered adapter, legacy IDE drive integration.