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CablesOnline 24-inch Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable for 3.5 or 5.25in Drives, FF-001
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CablesOnline 24-inch Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable for 3.5 or 5.25in Drives, FF-001

Bottom line: The CablesOnline 24-inch Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable: Five connectors total: 3x 34-pin IDC female plus 2x 34-pin card edge; main trade-off: 24 inches may be long for compact or small-form-factor retro cases.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Five connectors total: 3x 34-pin IDC female plus 2x 34-pin card edge
  • ✓ Handles both 3.5in and 5.25in floppy drives on one cable
  • ✓ Gold plated contacts resist oxidation in decades-old retro builds
  • ✓ 24-inch run reaches drive bays in full-size AT and ATX towers

Cons

  • ✗ 24 inches may be long for compact or small-form-factor retro cases
  • ✗ Ribbon has no shielding, so routing away from PSU wiring matters
  • ✗ Card edge connectors only fit older 5.25in drives, not 3.5in
  • ✗ No keyed-slot detail listed, so pin-1 orientation needs checking

Manufacturer description

2ft. (24 inch) Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable for 3.5 or 5.25in Drives, CablesOnline FF-001This 24 inch Universal Floppy Drive Cable connects 3.5in and/or 5.25in floppy drives to a host controller. The floppy cable features an IDC 34-Pin Female to IDC 34-Pin Female and Card Edge 34-Pin Female connectors and is built with only top-quality components.Features* Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon* 3x IDC 34-Pin Female Connectors* 2x 34-Pin Card Edge Female IDC Connectors* Replace worn out floppy drive cables with this Cable* For 3.5 or 5.25in floppy drives* Gold Plated Contacts* Sturdy Nylon…

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SpecPicks scored CablesOnline 24-inch Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. CABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Universal Floppy Drive Ribbon
  • 3x IDC 34-Pin Female Connectors ; 2x 34-Pin Card Edge Female IDC Connectors
  • Replace worn out floppy drive cables with this Cable ; For 3.5 or 5.25in floppy drives
  • Gold Plated Contacts ; Sturdy Nylon Construction
  • UL Listed ; Length: 24 inches

Full Specifications

BrandCABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH
ColorGold
Model8541581158
Cable TypeRibbon Cable
Item ShapeEdge
Model NameFF-001
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberFF-001
Connector TypeIdc
Number of Pins34
Outer MaterialNylon
Number of Items1
Special FeatureGold Plated
Connector GenderFemale-to-Female
Specification MetUL
Compatible DevicesFloppy Drives
UL Listed ; Length24 inches
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Warranty Description1 Year
Customer Package TypeFlat Free Package

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