Product ID: IDE2CF
In stock: US: 278 | CA: 17
This IDE to Compact Flash SSD Adapter Card allows you to convert a single Compact Flash (CF type I/II) Card or MicroDrive into a bootable IDE Solid State Drive - a simple and convenient way to replace a IDE hard disk drive.
The adapter card makes it easy to build your own do-it-yourself SSD (requires CF card or Micro Drive), allowing you to take advantage of the benefits that Solid State storage has to offer. With no moving parts, an SSD is the ideal solution in work environments desiring the key properties of SSD's - low power consumption, no noise, shock resistance, fast access time and low operating temperatures providing cooler and quieter storage than a conventional hard disk drive. Plus, Solid State drives are less susceptible to atmospheric hazards (e.g. dust particles, atmospheric changes etc.), ensuring seamless performance regardless of environmental factors.
The adapter is equipped with both a 40 pin (3.5in Desktop HDD) IDE channel or a 44 pin (2.5in Notebook HDD) IDE channel. This unique multi interface board allows the adapter to be used in both regular and small form factor case designs, create a perfect solution for embedded systems.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Number of Drives | 1 | |
Compatible Drive Types | CFAST 2.0, 1.0 | |
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | CompactFlash (50 pin) Slot |
IDE (40 Pin, EIDE/PATA) | ||
IDE (44 Pin, EIDE/PATA, 2.5" HDD) | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to +70°C (14°F to +158°F) | |
Humidity | 75% RH | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Green - Activity |
Red - Power | ||
Yellow - Card Present | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1.3 in [32 mm] |
Package Length | 5.7 in [14.5 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.5 oz [72 g] | |
Package Width | 6.8 in [17.3 cm] | |
Performance | Hardware Raid Supported | No |
Memory Media Type | Compact Flash II | |
Compact Flash I | ||
IBM Micro Drive | ||
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 0.7 oz [21 g] |
Color | Black | |
Product Length | 2.8 in [70 mm] | |
Product Width | 2.5 in [63 mm] | |
Product Height | 0.5 in [13 mm] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | 40 or 44 pin IDE interface |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | IDE to CompactFlash Adapter |
Instruction Manual |
Connect two ATA 100/133 drives to a computer IDE controller
In stock: US: 1920 | CA: 21
Power up to 2 SP4 devices using a single Molex LP4 connector from the computer power supply
Connect two hard drives to a computer IDE controller
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Note: If you are using an IDE hard drive 1 Gigabyte in size or smaller, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_minimum_ide_hard_drive_size
If you are unable to detect your IDE (PATA) drive using a StarTech.com product, you may need to change the jumper settings on your drive. The jumpers switch the drive between Master, Slave, and Cable Select for most drives. A jumper is a small plastic piece that slides on top of two pins to electrically short them together.
When it does not mention what IDE drive configuration is required or if there is only one drive in the setup, the drive should be configured as Master. If Master is not working, try using the drive in Cable Select.
There is no standard position for the jumpers on IDE drives. On some drives, the jumper diagram is on the label that is on the top of the drive. On other drives, there are markings on the circuit board for CS, MA, and SL, which means a jumper shorts the pins vertically in that position. For more information, refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
Note: For more information on how to detect an IDE hard drive, visit http://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_ide_detection.
Older IDE drives are not supported by current StarTech.com products. Typically, these drives were made earlier than the mid-to-late 1990s and are smaller than 1 Gigabyte in size.
There are a number of reasons that older IDE drives may not be detected, including the following:
The drive uses PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode and not DMA (Direct Memory Access).
The drive is non-ATA or is using an ATA mode that predates the chipset's compatibility (usually older than ATA-4).
The sector size is not 512 bytes.
Unfortunately there is no workaround in these situations. An older system or an older IDE controller card must be used to access older IDE drives.
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