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EIDE to USB connector for internal HDDs

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I am buying a new motherboard that lacks an IDE connector. I have two IDE (aka Parallel ATA) hard drives. I know that I could
  • Copy the data to my SATA drive
  • Use an external IDE to USB 2.0 converter
    However, I would like to mount the drives in internal 3.5" bays.

    Can someone recommend a cable that supplies two EIDE (40-pin) connectors which in turn connects to a 10-pin USB 2.0 header? I can power the HHD's using a 4-pin connector from the PSU. I have two 10-pin USB 2.0 headers if that becomes necessary. Worse comes to worse, I can burn two SATA connections.

    If the converter needs power other than what is coming off the USB then it should also attach to a 4-pin PSU cable.

    Thank you,
    Mike

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    I searched for an hour before starting this topic. After posting, I varied the search words and came up with this:
    http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual...

    1. Brand 	CABLES UNLIMITED
      

    2. Model 	USB-2100
      

    3.  
    4. Type 	USB to IDE
      

    5. Specifications 	Cable Length: 4 ft.
      

    6. Cable Type: USB 2.0 to IDE Bridge
      

    7. Port Connectors: 1 Type A USB Male to 1 IDE Female.
      

    8.  
    9. Features 	Fully compliant with BOTH the Standard Specification of USB 2.0 & USB 1.1
      

    10. Supports ATA / ATAPI CD-ROMs
      

    11. Support 3.5" and 2.5" HDD
      

    12. Add a portable storage device to any PC USB port
      

    13. Low power consumption allows device to be bus powered from USB connector


    The key is that the device itself is powered by the USB connection. If I am reading this right, the AC power is for the HDD.

    I would have to buy a USB header-to-female socket cable to plug into the mobo. Or I can use the 2-port back panel bracket just left tied down internally. Hmmm.
     
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