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Re: Seeking longer IDE cable
noughtomate wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm currently setting up my mini-ITX motherboard in a new chassis and
> am struggling with the length of the IDE cables.
>
> I plan to use the following devices, ideally in this priority :
> - Primary Master : IDE drive
> - Secondary Master : CF adapter
> - Secondary Slave : DVD Drive
>
> Where I'm struggling is the distance between each of these devices in
> my chassis and being able to physically connect them.
>
> Although I've tried different variations of IDE cables, they all seem
> to have the same fixed distance between the Master and the Slave
> device. I've purchased 45 cm and 70cm cables and all of the end
> lengths between the master and slave seem to consistently be the same.
You should be able to use http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12201
It is 2 sets of pins back to back, so you could connect it to the middle
position of one IDE cable and then plug in another IDE cable to extend it.
Hope that helps
Nick.
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