
3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader
StarTech ID: 35BAYCF2IDE
This Compact Flash IDE adapter is a perfect solution for accessing CompactFlash (CF I, CF II) and IBM Micro
Drive media, allowing you to access the flash/micro drive media as if it were an IDE hard drive.
The CF/IDE adapter can be installed in the computer case through simple mounting in an available 3.5in drive
bay, for connection to the computer IDE bus through either a 40 or 44-pin connection.
Designed and constructed to provide a reliable media card platform, the CF IDE adapter is backed by
StarTech.com's 2-year warranty.
Applications
Use your compact flash card as a bootable and removable device
Excellent for swapping operating systems quickly without having to take your computer apart.
Connect your compact flash card to a 40 or 44 pin IDE slot
Features
Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot
Fully compatible with Compact Flash Type I/II and IBM Micro-drive
Allows Compact flash card to be used as bootable storage
Easy to use jumpers offer simple master/slave drive setting
Can be mounted in the front or rear panel of your case, to fit into any 3.5” bay or available expansion slot
Easily swap cards in and out with built-in push button ejector
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Product Height 1 in [25 mm]
Product Length 3.8 in [97 mm]
Product Weight 5.1 oz [145 g]
Product Width 3.9 in [100 mm]
Interface IDE
Maximum Data
Transfer Rate
133 MBps
Memory Media
Type
CF (Compact Flash I/II Card)
Drive Connectors 1 - CompactFlash (50 pin) Slot
Host Connectors 1 - IDE (40 Pin; EIDE/PATA) Male
Host Connectors 1 - SP4 (4 pin; Small Drive Power) Male
OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required
Note This product does not support hot-swapping of flash cards while the PC is powered on.
You must turn-off your computer to switch cards.
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Operating
Temperature
-55°C to 85°C (-67°F to 185°F)
Storage
Temperature
-55°C to 85°C (-67°F to 185°F)
Shipping (Package)
Weight
0.6 lb [0.3 kg]
Included in
Package
1 - Compact Flash to IDE Adapter
Included in
Package
1 - 3.5” Enclosure
Included in
Package
1 - Full Profile Expansion Slot Bracket
Included in
Package
1 - SP4 to LP4 Molex Power Cable
Included in
Package
1 - Instruction Manual
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