StarTech.com 3.5" IDE to CF SSD Adapter Card Reader - 35BAYCF2IDE - Compact Flash to IDE Converter for PC Upgrades & Data Recovery | Perfect for DIY Computer Builds & Legacy System Maintenance

I bought this unit along with the 3.5 - 5.25 front panel convertor tray. It's a simple box with the facia with various inputs and at the rear is a single cable terminated with a 9 pin USB connector plug. The cable is off a decent length which enables the directing of the cable well out of the way of other components and keeps things neat and tidy. The 9 pin plug is the only connection required and easily connects to a spare USB header on the motherboard. Installation was easy and the supplied fixing screws ensure the unit is firmly secured to the convertor tray (which comes with it's own chassis screws). On powering up, the green power indicator light on the units front panel was illuminated as was the activity light when a storage device was plugged in. Files were opened with minimal delay. If you are looking for a card reader/writer with the added bonus of an additional USB socket, then for the money, I can highly recommend this product. I bought this unit after having bought a similar product which failed to operate and is currently being returned. I wish I had gone with this one from the start. Not a single glitch with installation or functionality. No driver installation required either.