What is this sata-like connection to a DVD drive?
Solution 1:
Its a mini power sata which you can find in dell computers. Also known as micro sata.
http://www.satacables.com/micro-sata-cable-ends-satacables.jpg
This is what you want too: http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1iQrVKFXXXXcyXFXXq6xXFXXXZ/USB-2-0-to-Micro-font-b-SATA-b-font-16pin-1-8-Hard-Disk-to.jpg