USB to IDE interface

[JIMMIE]

Was wondering if a USB to IDE interface would support two drives if I
added a master/slave ribbon cable. I have the stuff to try it but Iam
a little afraid of tosting eather a drive or the interface.

Jimmie

 

[Paul]

Was wondering if a USB to IDE interface would support two drives if I
added a master/slave ribbon cable. I have the stuff to try it but Iam
a little afraid of tosting eather a drive or the interface.

Jimmie

The reviewer comments for this one, mention two drive capability.
Based on the cabling and connectors offered, I don't see how this
was easy to do.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16812197004

From a safety perspective, it is probably better to use one
adapter per drive anyway. If there is a failure, it would
only take out one drive. So you get a degree of isolation by
using an adapter per drive.

Paul