The 6in Limit on a HDD....

ps2modder · 11-17-2004,04:43 PM

Hello,
I really want to knwo why there is only a 6in limit on the length of the HDD's IDE cable. I know that if it is longer, it reads that the HDD needs to be formatted. Is there anyway atound it. Thanks for the information on the topic HELLTICK.

drewmerc · 11-18-2004,01:52 AM

the pic da brass uses looks longer than 6in http://www.playstation.jp/psbb/img2/ps2_2.jpg

**importtuner** · 11-18-2004,04:19 AM

That pic is the official JPN Ext HDD......

ps2modder · 11-18-2004,05:23 PM

okay anyone else with answers???

**grandreaper** · 11-18-2004,10:24 PM

as with any cables there is resistance in the wire inside, this causes the voltage on the wire or ide cable for example to drop, if this happens a voltage signal going to the hd or the pc might get interpreted as a different signal for example a "1" might get interpreted as a "0", and what ever data is being transfered will probably become corrupt. This is my best guess as to why the cables don't exceed 6".

**zabolyx** · 11-18-2004,11:16 PM

I wonder how hard it would be to make a buffer/booster for the IDE cable.... using non-inverting buffers could allow one to reach the 18" limit.... powering this off of the Molex power adapter might be acceptable....

Anyone know if someone already manufactures something like this?

**eight_heads** · 11-19-2004,05:34 PM

mine is longer than 6" and no problems here... i'm using like a 4" female to female extension, then using a full length dual drive ide cable to go from the extension to my external case.... maybe it's certain drives...

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