In a message dated 6/10/03 4:07:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << >Is adding a longer IDE cable the answer? Isn't there a limit on the >length the IDE cable can be?
I believe it is 6 feet ... >> It's 18 inches (1.5 feet), according to the specification. Longer cables are at the user's risk (and at his data's risk). Longer than 2.0 feet is possible if the cable is designed and tested for a specific case. 3.5 feet has been done for several specific cases. Since the cable is acting as a transmission line, signal reflections is the main source of trouble. "Noise", per se, is less of a problem. So, at these extreme lengths, the position of the connectors with respect to each other becomes the determining factor. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
