This family of unique CF-IDE Hard Drive Adapters is designed to enable one or two Compact Flash (CFI/II) media to be used as direct replacement for the 2.5" IDE hard drive. As a result, any equipment, such as Notebook computer, that uses a 2.5" IDE hard drive can be easily converted to use the low power and shock resistant CF media. Once installed, the CF appears as an ordinary hard drive to any OS and can be configured as a boot device. The Dual CF-IDE Hard Drive Adapter contains a second CF slot for the slave position of the IDE channel, allowing increased storage capacity with the same low power consumption and solid state benefits of the CF card.
CF Hard Drive Adapter (single slot)
model: AD44MIDECF Single CF-IDE Adapter (1 slot)
model: AD44MIDE2CF Dual CF-IDE Adapter (2 slots)
Illustration of replacing the hard drive with a CF Adapter in a Notebook
Locate 2.5" IDE drive door and remove the screws to open the door. Remove 2.5" IDE hard drive from 44 pin IDE connector. Attach the CF Adapter with CF card inserted onto the 44 pin IDE connector with key pins matching.
note: the CF can be secured inside the hard drive cavity with a double face tape. A small piece of styrofoam block may also be shaped to fit and fill the extra space. This usually not necessary as the CF media is very light and the IDE connector makes a very tight connection that is highly unlikely to come loose.
Optional slim CD mounting bracket for AD44IDE2CF
Key Features
Enable Compact Flash (CF) to be used like ordinary 2.5" IDE hard drive
Compatible with CFI/II, MicroDrive™ *
Choice of single slot or dual slots CF adapter
Drive access LED
IDE interface
Mini 44-pin IDE male connector (2.5" IDE hard drive connector)
Bootable
Compatible** with DOS, Windows 3.1, NT4, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac or Linux
Supports DMA and Ultra DMA modes (only on flash media card with such features)
* CF Type II or MicroDrive can only be inserted into the CF1 position of the adapter.
** Media must be in the device during boot up. Media is not hot swappable
Part number
AD44MIDECF
CF Hard Drive Adapter for Notebook
Content: CF Hard Drive Adapter for Notebook with mini 44-pin IDE male connector
AD44MIDE2CF
Dual CF-IDE Adapter for Notebook
Content: Dual CF-IDE Adapter for Notebook with mini 44-pin IDE male connector
Optional Accessories
AA44M2CFCSB
slim CD mounting kit for AD44MIDE2CF
Content: slim CD mounting kit for AD44MIDE2CF, 2x screws for adapter mount, 4x screws for slim ATAPI chassis mount
AA25IDE35
2.5"/1.8" to 3.5" IDE converter for connection to 40-pin IDE connector
Specifications
Interface: mini 44-pin IDE male (2.5" IDE hard drive connector)
Supported media Compact Flash Type I/II, MicroDrive (see MD limitations FAQ)
Number of CF slots choice of single slot or dual slot
Maximum Read / Write Speed: Depends on the media
OS Support: DOS, Windows 3.1, N+5V from PC power supply
Built-in onboard regulator T, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, Linux
Dimensions: CF Hard Drive Adapter (W x D x H) - 56 x 6 x 59 mm with CF card attached
Dual CF-IDE Adapter (W x D x H) - 56 x 10 x 60 mm with CF card attached
Weight: ~ 1 oz.
Power: to provided regulated 3.3V output
Operating Temperature 0 °C to + 75 °C
Operating Humidity: 5% - 95% (non condensing)
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to + 85 °C
Storage Humidity: 5% - 90%
Warranty: One Year
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