on 01/10/20 02:10, Kurt Graffy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just picked up a Maxtor ATA100 45G drive to add to my SM5275...Newer G3 > upgraded.... > > Before I crack the cases and start the process...does any one know the > length needed for the new ATA cable to connect the new drive, the > existing 4G drive > and the IDE controller? The 5275 is the tower model, so drives park in > the front 3-1/2" bay and the rear 3-1/2" bay. > > Stock ATA ribbon lengths are 18" and 24"...I suspect 18" is fine, but I > don't want to buy it and then find I need the 24" or vice versa! > > Any words of wisdom? > > Thanks, > > Kurt > Hi, Kurt. If you have a SCSI CD-ROM, crack the box and I think you will find an IDE cable with nothing plugged into it, ready to go. If you have an IDE CD-ROM, you could replace it with a SCSI or get an ATA host adapter card which will support 4 drives. Lou
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