I needed to replace an old CF-to-IDE adapter. I have a really fast rugged CF card holding my OS on it. Everything like /tmp /log etc. is in RAM anyway, so it basically holds an embedded OS. This one keeps up with booting quickly, doesn't flake out, and I like the indicator lights.
But what sysadmin doesn't like blinking lights?
Difficult to hardware mount it though. I took some of the packaging material, cut it to fit on the underside, and mounted it inside the server it boots where the original HD was. My server has a major SATA raid setup but all I needed was something to boot it instead of a USB stick. It's awesome. Plugging it in and getting it to work with the case open was a snap. Getting it firmly to actually physically mount it was a brief challenge, not for a beginner. Getting it to mount the OS was a snap, no problems, totally transparent to the BIOS.
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Connect a CompactFlash card to a 40 or 44-pin IDE host
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This IDE to Compact Flash SSD Adapter Card allows you to convert a single Compact Flash (CF type I/II) Card or MicroDrive into a bootable IDE Solid State Drive - a simple and convenient way to replace a IDE hard disk drive. |
Makes it easy to build your own do-it-yourself SSD (requires CF card or Micro Drive), allowing you to take advantage of the benefits that Solid State storage offers. With no moving parts, an SSD is the ideal solution in work environments desiring the key properties of SSD's - low power consumption, no noise, shock resistance, fast access time and low operating temperatures providing cooler and quieter storage than a conventional hard disk drive. Plus, Solid State drives are less susceptible to atmospheric hazards (e.g. dust particles, atmospheric changes etc.), ensuring seamless performance regardless of environmental factors. |
The adapter is equipped with both a 40 pin (3.5in Desktop HDD) IDE channel or a 44 pin (2.5in Notebook HDD) IDE channel. This unique multi interface board allows the adapter to be used in both regular and small form factor case designs, to create a perfect solution for embedded systems. |
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This Item  StarTech.com 40/44 Pin IDE to Compact Flash SSD Adapter - IDE to CF Card reader - CF to IDE Converter (IDE2CF),Black |  |  |  |  | | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $6.84 | $13.99 | $12.99 | $12.13 | $7.13 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 11 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jun 10 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jun 10 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jun 10 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jun 11 |
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| Sold By | — | Zopsc | FONGQLONG | WuJinkun(品牌已备案,跟卖必投诉封店,绝不和解) | Zopsc | Densive |
| number of ports | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| input voltage | 12 volts | — | 5 volts | — | 5 volts | — |
| warranty | Limited | — | Limited | — | — | Limited |
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CFC >to> IDE adapter = low cost SSD - solid state drive, new life for old computers! :)
I have an old IBM PS/1 Consultant, 486-66 MHz that could use some performance help & I thought the lowest cost option was to add an CFC >to> IDE adapter to act as a SSD - solid state drive. My search for a suitable adapter found this one.The pros:+ Reasonably priced at $7.81 with free shipping when I purchased this.+ The installation, other then the mounting, is "plug & play". The system sees this as a hard disk drive, so no drivers are required.+ CFC activity pass thru - meaning the computer IDE controller card LED will display the CFC activity.+ CFC voltage selection for +5.0V or +3.3V.+ Advertised - Supports both 40/44-pin IDE interfaces for compatibility.+ Advertised - On board jumper configuration for IDE jumper settings for master or slave mode.+ Advertised - Supports Ultra DMA mode.+ Advertised - Compatible with CompactFlash Type I, Type II & Micro Drives.+ Advertised - Supports 40 and 44 pin IDE interfaces.The cons:- Not hot pluggable, meaning the computer has to be powered off to insert or remove the CFC.- No power cable is provided.- No IDE ribbon cable is provided.- No mounting or mounting hardware is provided, you have to fabricate your own mounting system.- The instruction booklet print is very small.- Advertised - LED indicators for easy setup. ◄ The LED on the board are extremely bright, they light up the computer case!- Advertised - Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. ◄ I'm not impressed with the technical support I received when I contacted them! :(CFC - CompactFlash card information:▪ CompactFlash cards come configured to two different modes:[1] "Removable Disk Mode"[2] "Fix Disk Mode"▪ Normally Commercial CF cards are set to "Removable Disk Mode" & Industrial CF cards are set to "Fix Disk Mode". This varies between manufactures, so it best to verify the mode of the CF card you purchase.▪ CF card with "Fix Disk Mode" is used as a permanent data storage device. Use this card for creating fixed partitions, installing operating systems, or creating a bootable drive.▪ Note that Windows operating system will not place system files on a removable disk, so it's important to use only CF cards which are set to "Fix Disk Mode".Closing remarks:▪ Overall, I'm happy with this CFC >to> IDE adapter & it does speed up the old 486 computer I installed it in.▪ I used Norton Ghost 2001 to clone the old HDD - hard disk drive to 512 MB Compact Flash card. Very easy & I left the old HDD in the computer, not connected, as a backup.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
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First one set on fire. After working for 12 Hours fine
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
So, after 12 hours of working fine on a Pentium MMX 200, during Windows 98SE install, the adapter set on fire, locking up the PC. I listed a picture, showing the traces lifting off after they set ablaze. It was glorious and frightening. Still determining whether the item damaged anything else, but I think it killed my SCSI Card for my Jaz 1GB drive, as the Grappler no longer comes up in BIOS and the SCSI Chain activity Light just stays lit without any evidence of the card working again. Even switched it to another PCI Slot. All in all, initially it worked, but I imagine there might be a soldering issue on the pins, as I see that a solder bridge was created between the + and - Pins powering the CF Card. CF Card still works though, as used in a USB adapter with no issues. So check yours for solder issues
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
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