IDE / PATA DVD on a PC?

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Hello Everybody-

I am building a new PC that is in a 2U rack mounted case. It’s in a small rack that has two routers and two switches hung in it as well. I’m studying for my CCNA and wanted a lab that I didn’t have to set up and tear down every time I wanted to work with it.

The case came with a slot only for a slim DVD and not a full size one. I bought the slim DVD and it’s exactly what would go into a laptop. All the illustrations show that the connector is an IDE/PATA type. I cannot find a cable that will connect this to my mobo’s IDE or SATA connectors. Can anybody tell me how to connect to this drive to either an IDE or SATA connector?

Thanks
Jim

PS - I attached a photo of the connector on the DVD itself. Thanks agian.

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what you need is an adaptor like this

the device connects to the adaptor and the adaptor connects to the IDE channel (the same cable as the HDD) because the device was designed for a laptop, laptops with a CD / DVD drive connect via this connector automatically when the device is inserted

BTW: it’s IDE

approximately where do live in the US, so, i can find an adaptor available locally to you ?

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Genius! :slight_smile: Now why didn’t NewEgg know about those? That offers the IDE plug but does it power it too. The slim DVD only has the one connector? I’m outside of Dallas.

Thanks for the help. I wish I had started here first trying to figure this one out.

Thanks again,
Jim

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you can buy 1 from here, i also think shipping is free, you may find a cheaper 1 or just call your usual supplier

BTW: The direct distance between Dallas & Houston is about 224 miles (360 km).

Flight info
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Houston, TX (HOU)
Flight Duration 55 mins

because they are in business to make money, and not to help people, that’s is why we are here

yes it also takes care of the power too

np, glad to help

Edit:

well, next time, come here first

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Thanks again for your help. I will start here first the next time I run into a problem.

Take care,
Jim