>> Is adding a longer IDE cable the answer? Isn't there a limit on the >> length the IDE cable can be? > > I believe it is 6 feet... that was SCSI's limitation and IDE uses > more power on the cable so it could easily be longer (you should have > seen the server I had with a 6-foot SCSI cable... that box was > HUGE!!!) > --
Actually, the ATA standard states that 18" is the official maximum length (for ATA/IDE, ATA-33, ATA-66, and ATA-100). You can get up to a 24 or 36 inch cable, but it should be noted that the longer the cable the greater the risk of data corruption with IDE. Hamlin -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
