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Short black Y-splitter cable with one 4-pin male and two 4-pin female IDE power connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda IDE 4Pin 1-to-2 Power Extension Cable 10cm

SKU CH-5ASB-HT5DK

Splits one IDE 4-pin power connector into two for adding extra hard drives or optical drives

  • Connection typeIde Power
  • Cable length1
  • Connector count4
  • Connector detailsIde Power
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Connects two IDE drives from one power port using 1-to-2 Y-splitter design
  • 10 cm cable keeps internal routing short and tidy
  • Male-to-female 4-pin IDE connectors fit existing power supply leads
  • Copper conductors deliver 5 V and 12 V lines to each drive
  • Supports IDE hard disks and CD-ROM drives needing standard 4-pin power

IDE power splitter for legacy drives

This Vszerda cable splits a single IDE 4-pin Molex connector into two female IDE power ports. It adds extra power outlets for older hard drives, SSDs, CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs that still use the 4-pin interface. The 10 cm length keeps cable routing tidy inside compact cases or server chassis. Copper conductors carry both 5 V and 12 V lines to each device.

Dual connectors share one rail

The Y-splitter provides two IDE female plugs from one male source, so two drives draw from the same 5 V and 12 V rails. Total current is limited by the host power supply and the single upstream connector, so high-spin-up mechanical drives may trip protection if started simultaneously. The short 10 cm reach suits stacked drive cages or tight backplanes where excess slack would block airflow.

Male-to-female IDE 4-pin interface

The cable terminates in a standard 4-pin Molex male plug that fits any ATX supply peripheral lead, while the two female ends accept legacy drive power inputs. No adapters or extra headers are required beyond an available Molex strand. The 10 cm tail reduces clutter and leaves surrounding bays free for data cables or additional cooling.

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Product typeIDE
Ports & slots
Connection typeIde Power
Connector count4
Connector detailsIde Power
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable length1
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Will this 10 cm splitter power both my legacy IDE hard drive and an older CD-ROM from a single Molex connector?

Yes, the 4-pin male plug feeds two female IDE ports so one Molex lead can run two drives simultaneously.

How can I verify the splitter is delivering 5 V and 12 V to each drive after I connect it?

Measure the yellow and red wires on each female connector with a multimeter; both rails should read within spec when the system is on.

Does the package include mounting screws or only the 10 cm Y-cable itself?

Only the splitter cable is supplied; no screws or additional hardware are included.

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