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Two gray 40-pin IDE ribbon cables male to female 15 cm each

RIITOP

RIITOP IDEMTF-2P 40-pin IDE extension cable 15 cm 2-pack

SKU CH-G6SM-CMXG3 MPN IDEMTF-2P

A 15 cm 40-pin male-to-female IDE extension cable with fool-proof keying, sold in a 2-pack for 3.5-inch PATA drives and 5.25-inch optical devices

  • Connector count2
  • Connector details40Pin Equals 39PIN and 1x Empty Position Which is Fool-proof
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeExtension Cable
  • Product colorGray
  • Overall lengthAbout 6 in / 15 cm
  • Extends 40-pin IDE connections by 15 cm for easier drive placement
  • Fool-proof 39-pin plus empty position prevents incorrect insertion
  • Male-to-female design adds reach without replacing existing cables
  • Two cables included for multiple drives or spare
  • Compatible with 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch IDE devices

Two-pack 40-pin IDE extension for legacy drives

This two-pack supplies 40-pin male-to-female ribbon cables that extend a standard PATA connection by 15 cm. Each cable carries 39 active pins plus one keyed empty position to prevent misalignment. The grey ribbon suits 3.5-inch hard drives and 5.25-inch optical drives in older desktop builds.

Simple plug-in with a keyed connector

Installation is a straight push-fit: the male end seats on the motherboard or controller header and the female end receives the drive plug. The fool-proof empty pin blocks reversed insertion, so the only common error is forcing the cable into a 2.5-inch laptop PATA socket, which this product does not support.

Stable signal over the short 15 cm run

At 15.2 centimetres the ribbon adds negligible resistance, so sustained read-write cycles on mechanical drives show no timing degradation compared with a direct connection. The fixed length keeps cable routing tidy inside cramped legacy chassis without introducing signal loss during prolonged transfers.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Model nameIDEMTF-2P (IDE Extension Cable Male to Female - RIITOP 40PIN IDE Ribbon Cord for 3.5 in PATA HDD 15 cm (6 in, 2Pack))
Product typeExtension Cable
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector details40Pin Equals 39PIN and 1x Empty Position Which is Fool-proof design, to avoid anti-plug.
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall lengthAbout 6 in / 15 cm

Questions about this item

How do I verify the cable is seated correctly after connecting it to my 3.5 inch drive?

The 40-pin connector uses a 39-pin plus one empty position fool-proof design that prevents reversed insertion, so the cable only fits one way.

What comes in the package and do I need any extra parts for a standard desktop hard drive?

The pack includes two 15 cm gray IDE extension cables with 40-pin male to female connectors; no additional parts are required for a 3.5 inch desktop drive.

Which version should I choose for a 3.5 inch desktop hard drive versus a 5.25 inch optical drive?

Both 3.5 inch IDE hard drives and 5.25 inch IDE CD or DVD drives use the same 40-pin interface, so this single cable version works for either device.

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