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18-Inch IDE Dual Device 40 Pin Cable
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18-Inch IDE Dual Device 40 Pin Cable

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$6.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-26. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The 18-Inch IDE Dual Device 40 Pin Cable is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the cables & connectors category, priced around $6.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.

Use this high quality internal ribbon cables to connect your Hard drive and CD-ROM. It allows two internal IDE hard drives to be connected to a controller card

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 18-Inch IDE Dual Device 40 Pin Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cables & connectors category. Cables Unlimited'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

  • ✓ Backed by Cables Unlimited'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

  • Fully tested and certified to meet or exceed industry standards, Allows two internal IDE hard drives to be connected to a controller card, High quality Internal Dual IDE hard drive ribbon cable, Red line on side to indicate pin one, 2 female drive and 1 female controller connection, Lifetime warranty, 18" gray

Full Specifications

BrandCables Unlimited
ColorGray
ModelFLT-1600-18
Cable TypeIDE
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length18 inches
Part NumberFLT-1600-18
Connector TypeIde
Number of Pins40
Outer MaterialPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Maximum Voltage5 volts_of_direct_current
Number of Items1
Special FeatureDual Device
Connector GenderFemale-to-Female
Specification MetRoHS, UL
Compatible DevicesDevices with IDE connectors
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Customer Package Typesealed anti-static bag
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models

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18-Inch IDE Dual Device 40 Pin Cable 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 2026-08-26. Price and availability subject to change.

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