CablesOnline 24 Inch 40 Pin 80 Wires Ultra ATA Two Drive Three Connectors IDE Ribbon Cable FI-U02
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Signal Integrity — Eighty-wire configuration introduces forty extra ground lines to dramatically eliminate data errors and crosstalk
- High Speed Performance — Supports Ultra ATA sixty-six, one hundred, and one hundred and thirty-three standards for fast data transfers
- Flexible Dual Drive Support — Features three forty-pin IDC connectors to effortlessly set up master and slave configurations
- Generous Twenty-Four Inch Length — Provides ample slack for retro gaming console modifications and legacy PC builds without cord strain
- Versatile Hardware Compatibility — Connects standard hard drives, optical disc drives, and compact flash storage adapters seamlessly
Product details
Description
The CablesOnline 24-inch Ultra ATA IDE Ribbon Cable is an essential premium hardware component designed for retrocomputing enthusiasts, vintage PC restorers, and console modders. Engineered to connect up to two EIDE or IDE devices to a single motherboard controller, this high-performance ribbon cable features three forty-pin female IDC connectors.
Unlike standard legacy forty-wire cables, this advanced eighty-conductor design integrates forty additional ground lines that significantly minimize signal crosstalk and data transmission errors. This layout guarantees exceptional data integrity and supports high-speed transfers up to one hundred and thirty-three megabytes per second.
The generous twenty-four-inch length provides vital slack, eliminating strain or crimping inside compact enclosures. It is an ideal solution for upgrading storage in legacy desktop builds or performing classic console modifications like the original Xbox hard drive upgrade, allowing seamless integration with modern adapters.
How to use
- Ensure your computer or console power is completely turned off and disconnected.
- Carefully align the forty-pin female IDC connectors with the master and slave IDE devices, matching the keyed notch or red stripe to pin one on the interface.
- Connect the designated motherboard end to the primary IDE controller.
- Route the flexible twenty-four-inch ribbon cable safely within the chassis to prevent interference with cooling fans before closing and powering on the system.
Ingredients
Polyvinyl chloride insulation, copper conductor wires, glass-filled thermoplastic female IDC connectors, strain relief clips, selective gold-plated contacts.
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Specifications
| Brand | CABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH |
|---|---|
| Category | SATA Cables |
| UPC | 194732005348 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
How many pins does an 80 conductor IDE cable have?
An eighty-conductor IDE ribbon cable uses a standard forty-pin connection interface. The additional forty wires function entirely as ground lines interspersed between the data signals to significantly reduce electrical interference and prevent data corruption.
How many wires does an IDE cable have?
Standard legacy IDE cables contain forty wires, while high-speed Ultra ATA versions feature eighty wires. The eighty-wire models maintain the exact same forty-pin interface but offer superior shielding and crosstalk protection for reliable data transmission.
How many conductors can a ribbon cable have?
Ribbon cables can feature a wide variety of conductors depending on their intended application, ranging from simple ten-conductor variations up to eighty conductors. This specific high-speed Ultra ATA data ribbon cable uses an eighty-conductor arrangement.
Is this CablesOnline IDE cable an authentic USA import available in India?
Yes, this product is a genuine CablesOnline accessory imported directly from the United States of America. Dropy sources items directly from authorized distributors in the USA to ensure Indian tech enthusiasts receive completely authentic, high-quality components.
Can this twenty-four-inch ribbon cable be used for original Xbox modifications?
Yes, this specific model is highly popular in retro gaming communities for modding original Xbox consoles. The generous twenty-four-inch length offers the perfect amount of slack to neatly route the cable past internal drive bays and connect modern storage adapters without damaging components.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.