--- product_id: 51493846 title: "StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader (35BAYCF2IDE)" brand: "startech" price: "£34.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51493846-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # IDE to CF SSD adapter Plug & play, no drivers Fits 3.5in drive bay StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader (35BAYCF2IDE) **Brand:** startech **Price:** £34.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💾 Upgrade your vintage rig with modern speed—no fuss, all flash! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader (35BAYCF2IDE) by startech - **How much does it cost?** £34.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51493846-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tool-Free Installation:** Driver-free setup means zero downtime—just plug in and power up your system. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with both 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connectors across desktop PCs. - • **Compact 3.5in Form Factor:** Fits snugly into standard drive bays, keeping your build sleek and professional. - • **Reliable Performance with Legacy Systems:** Perfect for vintage PCs and DOS setups, breathing new life into classic hardware. - • **Seamless IDE to CompactFlash Integration:** Connect legacy IDE slots effortlessly to modern CF SSDs for instant storage upgrades. ## Overview The StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter (35BAYCF2IDE) enables seamless connection of CompactFlash cards to desktop computers via IDE slots. Supporting both 40 and 44-pin IDE connectors, it installs easily without drivers, fitting standard 3.5-inch bays. Ideal for professionals maintaining legacy systems or seeking reliable, fast storage upgrades with minimal hassle. ## Description Buy Review: Simple and effective - I bought this unit along with the 3.5 - 5.25 front panel convertor tray. It's a simple box with the facia with various inputs and at the rear is a single cable terminated with a 9 pin USB connector plug. The cable is off a decent length which enables the directing of the cable well out of the way of other components and keeps things neat and tidy. The 9 pin plug is the only connection required and easily connects to a spare USB header on the motherboard. Installation was easy and the supplied fixing screws ensure the unit is firmly secured to the convertor tray (which comes with it's own chassis screws). On powering up, the green power indicator light on the units front panel was illuminated as was the activity light when a storage device was plugged in. Files were opened with minimal delay. If you are looking for a card reader/writer with the added bonus of an additional USB socket, then for the money, I can highly recommend this product. I bought this unit after having bought a similar product which failed to operate and is currently being returned. I wish I had gone with this one from the start. Not a single glitch with installation or functionality. No driver installation required either. Review: Worked great on 486 Dos pc. - Worked great on old 486 pc with 2gb transcend card. After you install dos 6.22 you might need to do fdisk /mbr for it to boot. ## Features - Connect a CF card to a computer through an IDE connector - Compatible with compact flash memory cards and desktop computers with an IDE slot - Compact flash IDE adapter/CF to IDE adapter/CF to IDE converter/IDE to CF card reader - Compact flash adapter - Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000T9QQP0 | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | 12,799 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 165 in External Memory Card Readers | | Brand | StarTech | | Card Reader | CompactFlash Type II | | Colour | Black | | Computer Memory Type | DDR3L-1600 SDRAM | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,271) | | Date First Available | 5 April 2009 | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Hardware Platform | Personal Computer | | Item Weight | 129 g | | Item model number | 35BAYCF2IDE | | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.6 Watt Hours | | Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment | | Lithium Battery Weight | 5 Grams | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 4 | | Operating System | Any | | Product Dimensions | 22 x 4.8 x 15.8 cm; 129 g | | Series | 35BAYCF2IDE | | Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Colour:** Black - **Connectivity technology:** IDE - **Media type:** CompactFlash - **Special feature:** Safe ## Images ![StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader (35BAYCF2IDE) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kYyC9dRqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and effective *by S***R on 5 September 2023* I bought this unit along with the 3.5 - 5.25 front panel convertor tray. It's a simple box with the facia with various inputs and at the rear is a single cable terminated with a 9 pin USB connector plug. The cable is off a decent length which enables the directing of the cable well out of the way of other components and keeps things neat and tidy. The 9 pin plug is the only connection required and easily connects to a spare USB header on the motherboard. Installation was easy and the supplied fixing screws ensure the unit is firmly secured to the convertor tray (which comes with it's own chassis screws). On powering up, the green power indicator light on the units front panel was illuminated as was the activity light when a storage device was plugged in. Files were opened with minimal delay. If you are looking for a card reader/writer with the added bonus of an additional USB socket, then for the money, I can highly recommend this product. I bought this unit after having bought a similar product which failed to operate and is currently being returned. I wish I had gone with this one from the start. Not a single glitch with installation or functionality. No driver installation required either. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great on 486 Dos pc. *by M***K on 7 September 2025* Worked great on old 486 pc with 2gb transcend card. After you install dos 6.22 you might need to do fdisk /mbr for it to boot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for Money *by S***2 on 18 February 2026* Still doing the lob it was bought for. Had it a fair while now ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE) - StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black - C2G Legrand Internal Y-Cable, Quad Splitter Cable, One 5.25 Inch to Two 3.5 Inch Internal Audio Video Power Cable, Audio Power Cable, Video Power Cable, 1 Count, C2G 03165 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51493846-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51493846-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*