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Black Compact Flash to IDE adapter in 3.5 inch bay enclosure with push button ejector

STARTECH

STARTECH 35BAYCF2IDE Compact Flash to IDE Adapter 3.5" Bay

SKU CH-C8SJ-ARKSC MPN 35BAYCF2IDE

Mounts a Compact Flash card in a 3.5" bay and connects it to a 40 or 44 pin IDE slot with a push-button ejector

  • Adapter typeCompact Flash Card to IDE
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsThis product does not support hot-swapping of flash cards wh
  • Key featuresAllows Compact flash card to be used as bootable storage Can
  • Connect CF cards to IDE systems using 40 or 44 pin slots
  • Install without drivers into any 3.5 inch drive bay
  • Boot directly from CompactFlash media on legacy hardware
  • Eject cards easily with built-in push button mechanism
  • Set master or slave mode using simple jumper configuration

Compact Flash IDE adapter for legacy systems

This adapter lets you connect a Compact Flash card to a desktop computer through a standard IDE connector. It fits into any 3.5 inch drive bay or expansion slot and requires no drivers for operation. The unit supports bootable storage configurations for older platforms.

Check IDE availability and power-off requirement

Verify that your motherboard or controller card provides a free 40 pin or 44 pin IDE slot before ordering. The adapter does not support hot-swapping, so the computer must be powered off whenever you need to change the Compact Flash card. Ensure your case has an accessible 3.5 inch bay for mounting.

Metal bay enclosure with push-button ejector

The black metal enclosure mounts in a 3.5 inch bay and protects the card during daily use. A built-in push-button ejector allows easy card removal without tools. Simple jumpers on the board let you set master or slave drive modes for IDE channel configuration.

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model name35BAYCF2IDE
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeCompact Flash Card to IDE
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size170 × 140 × 33 mm

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the 35BAYCF2IDE and what else is needed to use it?

The adapter fits a 3.5" bay and connects to a 40-pin or 44-pin IDE header. You must supply your own CompactFlash card and an IDE cable.

How do I choose between the 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connections on this adapter?

Use the 40-pin header for standard desktop IDE cables. Use the 44-pin header when connecting to a 2.5" drive header that carries power.

What does the 3.5" bay mounting mean once the adapter is installed in a real machine?

The unit occupies a front or rear 3.5" bay, letting you eject and swap CompactFlash cards with the push button while the system is powered off.

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