MakeMKV with a 5.25 drive over USB?

[britt5]

I bought an ASUS BW16D1HT hoping I could use it in my server (and pass it through to my Windows VM) but no dice. It is the only desktop I have, I have ran laptops for years at this point.

Is it possible to use it over USB? If so, what adapter do I need? I only have one of those passive USB to SATA adapters for 2.5 drives, so I assume it will need more power? (if it is even possible)

[Billycar11]

See guide
VM adds another layer of complexity you may need to fully passthrough the whole USB controller to the vm for libredrive to work correctly