Re: Seeking longer IDE cable

["Steve" <steve@xxxxxx>]

You could buy an idc connector, although a press tool is usually used
you
can carefully use a vice.  You can also undo the existing one and move it.







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From: noughtomate

Date: 30/09/2008 11:12:43

To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

Subject: [ukha_d] Seeking longer IDE cable



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.



Does anyone know of a supplier that sells extension cables or IDE

cables with longer lengths between the Master and Slave ?



I just find it bizarre they're all the same towards the end. Is this

something to do with IDE standards ?



Any advice, much appreciated.



Thanks









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