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SYBA SD-CF-IDE-A IDE to Compact Flash Adapter
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Overview
Specs
Reviews
SYBA SD-CF-IDE-A IDE to Compact Flash Adapter -
- The SD-CF-IDE-A is an adapter for connecting a compact flash memory card to a 3.5” IDE host interface, aiming at educational sectors, IT development, and the embedded technology enthusiast to enable the use of a compact flash card as an IDE hard drive. Support Ultra DMA mode.
- Linux-based set-top boxes, routers, firewalls
- Diskless network clients
- Industrial computers
- Any other device requiring rugged solid-state storage
- Supports Ultra DMA mode CF Card
- Board size: 70mm x 63mm x 0.8mm (W, L, T)
- On-board LED indicators for power-on and compact flash access
- Voltage selection for +3.3V or +5V compact flash
- Master or slave mode selection
- Power input: +5V, floppy disk drive power connector
- Fully compatible with Compact Flash Type I, Type II, and Micro-drive
- 40-way (2.54mm) standard IDE connector
- 44-way (2mm) laptop IDE connector (optional)
- Mounting holes for rear bracket (optional)
- This adapter does NOT support hot insertion of CF card
- Connect 3.5" IDE & CF memory card
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): Lifetime
- Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 90 days
- This item is covered by Green Connection Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-909-548-7706
- Support Email: support@sybausa.com
- Support Website
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Pros: Works great on new and old motherboards alike, from a vintage Pentium, Socket 7 mobo, to an NVIDIA 680i LGA775 mobo. Solid control over your preferred voltage (3.3v or 5v, with 5v default) and other settings via jumpers. Many CF cards will operate on either voltage, but some want specifically one of the other. It's nice to have control over it. LED for power, CF card present, and IDE activity are nice, including the almost-black coating over the PCB. Looks great in an acrylic case.
Cons: Odd behavior on older IDE controllers with only PIO mode support will stop the secondary IDE channel (or other channel if on secondary) from functioning. It allows another device as a slave, but knocks out the other IDE channel. This doesn't happen on newer motherboards with SATA, only some older motherboards with no SATA. Also, LEDs are a bit bright, and no way to change it. Possibly switch the jumper to 3.3v for the CF *AND* run 3.3v into the floppy connector instead of 5v might help?
Overall Review: Most reviewers are incorrectly stating that it doesn't support UltraDMA. It does support UltraDMA, but only UltraDMA-33 (DMA mode 2, not DMA/UDMA mode 3, 4, 5, or 6). I wish people would do a little research and understand technology before running writing a review which helps no one. Also, this is actually a dual-CF card adapter model from Syba, without the second CF card holder soldered on the back.