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StarTech.com 18in Dual Drive Ultra ATA IDE Hard Drive Cable - IDE / EIDE cable - UDMA 66/100 - 40 pin IDC (F) to 40 pin IDC (F) - 1.6 ft - IDE66, Gray

Name: StarTech.com 18in Dual Drive Ultra ATA IDE Hard Drive Cable - IDE / EIDE cable - UDMA 66/100 - 40 pin IDC (F) to 40 pin IDC (F) - 1.6 ft - IDE66, Gray
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B0000511TN
Availability: OutOfStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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Bottom line: The StarTech.com 18in Dual Drive Ultra ATA IDE Hard Drive Cable - IDE / EIDE cable - UDMA 66/100 - 40 pin IDC (F) to 40 pin IDC (F) - 1.6 ft - IDE66, Gray is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the cables & connectors category. Compare close alternatives before committing.

This 18in dual drive IDE cable lets you connect two ATA 66/100/133 drives to a computer IDE port, as Master and Slave drives. This high quality flat ribbon-style IDE cable is the ideal solution for connecting hard disk drives, CD-ROMs, Tape Backup drives, Zip drives, DVD-ROM, or any ATA peripheral to your IDE capable computer.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 18in Dual Drive Ultra ATA IDE Hard Drive Cable - IDE /… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cables & connectors category. StarTech.com's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ IDE / EIDE cable
✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

IDE / EIDE cable
UDMA 66/100
40 pin IDC (F) to 40 pin IDC (F)
1.6 ft
for P/N: USB2SATAIDEU

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Color	Gray
Model	IDE66
for P/N	USB2SATAIDEU
Frequency	100 MHz
Cable Type	USB
Item Shape	Round
Model Name	18in Dual Drive Ultra
Unit Count	1 Count
Item Length	1.6 Feet
Part Number	IDE66
Connector Type	Ide (Eide/Pata)
Number of Pins	40
Maximum Voltage	5 Volts (DC)
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	High Speed, Versatile Compatibility
Connector Gender	Female-to-Female
Compatible Devices	Computer, DVD Player
Data Transfer Rate	0.1 Gigabits Per Second
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor

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StarTech.com 18in Dual Drive Ultra ATA IDE Hard Drive Cable - IDE / EIDE cable - UDMA 66/100 - 40 pin IDC (F) to 40 pin IDC (F) - 1.6 ft - IDE66, Gray is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.