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Two grey flat IDE cables, each 15 cm long, 40-pin male to female connectors

RIITOP

RIITOP 2PACK-IDEMTF IDE cable 40-pin male-female 15 cm 2-pack

SKU CH-T8KQ-1405B MPN 2PACK-IDEMTF

Two 15 cm IDE extension cables with 40-pin male-to-female connectors for 3.5 inch PATA hard drives and 5.25 inch optical drives

  • TypeExtension Cable
  • ColorGray
  • Length6-inch
  • Connector Number2
  • Connector Detail1 x IDE to 1 x IDE
  • Terminal GenderMale to Female
  • Extends IDE connections by 15 cm for flexible drive placement
  • Fool-proof 40-pin design with 39 active pins prevents incorrect insertion
  • Male-to-female connectors link 3.5-inch PATA hard drives and 5.25-inch optical drives
  • Two cables included for multiple device installations or spare connections
  • Not compatible with 2.5-inch laptop PATA drives

Two-pack IDE extension cables

This two-pack supplies a pair of 40-pin IDE extension cables that connect a 39-pin plus one empty-position male header to a matching female header. The 15 cm length adds reach inside a desktop chassis without excess slack. They are intended for legacy PATA hard drives and 5.25-inch optical drives that still use the 40-pin interface.

Fool-proof keying and dual cables

The empty pin position acts as a key to prevent reversed insertion, reducing the risk of bent pins during installation. Having two cables in the pack lets you extend both a hard drive and an optical drive, or keep a spare for another legacy build.

Compact 15 cm reach for tight bays

At 15.2 cm the cables are short enough to route cleanly in cramped drive bays while still bridging the gap between motherboard header and device connector. They are not compatible with 2.5-inch laptop PATA drives, LCD panels or monitors, so they suit only standard 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch IDE peripherals.

Highlights

  • Extends IDE connections by 15 cm for flexible drive placement
  • Fool-proof 40-pin design with 39 active pins prevents incorrect insertion
  • Male-to-female connectors link 3.5-inch PATA hard drives and 5.25-inch optical drives
  • Two cables included for multiple device installations or spare connections
  • Not compatible with 2.5-inch laptop PATA drives

Specifications

BrandRIITOP
Model2PACK-IDEMTF (IDE Extension Cable IDE Male to Female 40 Pin for 3.5 inch PATA HDD Hard Drive 6inch 15cm (2Pack))
TypeExtension Cable
ColorGray
Length6-inch
Connector Number2
Connector Detail1 x IDE to 1 x IDE
Terminal GenderMale to Female
SpecificationsOne IDE 40-Pin Male Connector (39-Pins + 1 Empty) Connector 1: IDE 40-Pin Male Connector Connector 2: IDE 40-Pin Female Connector Length: 6-inches ( 15.2 Centimeters ) Package Contents: 1x 40-Pin Male to Female IDE Hard Drive Extension Cable 6 inch
FeaturesType: IDE Extension Cable 40-Pin Male to Female for 3.5inch Old HDD Length: 6-inches ( 15.2 Centimeters ), 40Pin Equals 39PIN and 1x Empty Position Which is Fool-proof design, to avoid anti-plug. Compatiblity: for Such as 3.5inch IDE Interface Hard Drives, 5.25inch IDE CD and DVD. NOT For any LCD or Monitors Please Note: Not Compatible with 2.5inch Laptop PATA Hard Drives Package Including: 2pcs IDE Extension Cable

Questions about this item

Does the 40-pin connector with 39 active pins and one keyed position ever need replacing?

The connectors are passive copper contacts; they only need replacing if pins bend or the plastic housing cracks during installation.

What limit appears first when the cable runs a 3.5 inch PATA drive continuously?

The 15.2 cm length keeps resistance low, so the first limit is the host controller's PATA timing budget rather than the cable itself.

How much heat or noise does the cable add when the drive spins all day?

The cable has no active components, so it adds no measurable heat and makes no noise; only the drive and its power supply generate warmth.

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