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

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$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 specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category, priced around $6.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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

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. 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

  • 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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