8 GB IDE SSD (40-Pin) — Solid-State Replacement for Vintage 3.5″ IDE Hard Drives
Give larger-capacity retro PCs, CNC controllers, arcade boards, and other legacy systems a modern, solid-state upgrade. This 8 GB CompactFlash card comes pre-mounted on a 40-pin IDE adapter, emulating a classic IDE hard drive while delivering silent operation, dramatically lower power draw, and far greater reliability than any 1990s spinner.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 8 GB
- Interface: 40-pin IDE / PATA (male header)
- Form Factor: CompactFlash card on IDE adapter (mount anywhere in a 3.5″ bay with the included Velcro® patch)
- Default Geometry: 16 383 C / 16 H / 63 S (user-adjustable for BIOS that require fixed C/H/S)
- Transfer Modes: PIO-4, Multi-Word DMA
- Typical Power Draw: < 1 W (read/write)
- Condition: Open-box, fully tested; ships blank (partition/format or install OS after install)
✅ Confirmed Compatibility
Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system’s specific configuration. It’s essential to verify compatibility with your system or enclosure manufacturer prior to installation.
- Fujitsu: MPB3064AT, MPE3043AE
- Maxtor: 84320D4, 85250D6, 85400D5, 86480D6, 90430D2, 90430D3, 90640D3, 90640D4, 90684U2
- Quantum: CX6.4AT, QM304300EX-A, QM306400EX-A, QM34300SE-A, QM34320ST-A
- Samsung: SW0434A
- Seagate: ST34311A, ST34313A, ST34321A, ST34323A, ST36424A
- Western Digital: AC24300, WDAC24300-32LC
Key Benefits
- Solid-State Reliability — no moving parts; virtually no mechanical failure risk.
- Silent & Energy-Efficient — draws < 1 W and produces zero noise or vibration.
- Large 8 GB Capacity — ideal for late-DOS, Windows 9x, early Linux, and embedded OS images that need more space than 2–4 GB options.
- Custom Geometry — adjust C/H/S values to satisfy fixed-geometry BIOS limits (≤ 8.4 GB).
- Plug-and-Play — direct 40-pin IDE connection; no additional converters required.
Package Includes
- 1 × 8 GB 40-Pin IDE SSD (CF card + adapter)
Important: Drive ships unpartitioned and unformatted. After installation, create your preferred partition table and file system (e.g., FAT16 / FAT32) or install your operating system before the computer will assign a drive letter.
