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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
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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

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

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 specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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

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. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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.

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

BrandStarTech.com
ColorGray
ModelIDE66
for P/NUSB2SATAIDEU
Frequency100 MHz
Cable TypeUSB
Item ShapeRound
Model Name18in Dual Drive Ultra
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length1.6 Feet
Part NumberIDE66
Connector TypeIde (Eide/Pata)
Number of Pins40
Maximum Voltage5 Volts (DC)
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHigh Speed, Versatile Compatibility
Connector GenderFemale-to-Female
Compatible DevicesComputer, DVD Player
Data Transfer Rate0.1 Gigabits Per Second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, 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.

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