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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

  • Connector count2
  • Connector details1 x IDE to 1 x IDE
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeExtension Cable
  • Product colorGray
  • Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)
  • 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.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Model name2PACK-IDEMTF (IDE Extension Cable IDE Male to Female 40 Pin for 3.5 in PATA HDD Hard Drive 6 in 15 cm (2Pack))
Product typeExtension Cable
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector details1 x IDE to 1 x IDE
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)

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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