The versatile two-way AXAGON RSI-X1 SATA <> IDE adapter easily connects either an older IDE/ATAPI device via SATA interface to a PC, or a new SATA device via IDE interface to a PC.The converter supports all types of SATA I, SATA II and SATA III disks without capacity limitation as well as all IDE/ATAPI devices.The compact reduction has a 40-pin IDE connector integrated directly in the body, and thus it is plugged directly into the IDE port on a disk or controller.Both the electronics and all adapter connectors are well protected by a durable plastic case.The converter is purely hardware and so its installation is absolutely trivial without the need to install anything. For burners, it may be necessary for the proper operation of the drive to set the SATA port in the BIOS for the IDE emulation.