Promise Ultra100 TX2 PCI IDE Controller Card

A reliable Promise Technology Ultra100 TX2 PCI Controller Card. This vintage expansion card allows you to connect up to four older PATA (IDE) hard drives or optical drives using the two onboard 40-pin connectors (IDE1 and IDE2, each supporting a master/slave pair). It uses the PCI Local Bus slot (standard length) and supports the Ultra ATA/100 specification, offering faster data transfer speeds than older motherboard IDE controllers. It's an ideal solution for: Retro PC Builders: Essential for installing legacy IDE drives in older motherboards without integrated Ultra ATA/100 support. System Upgrades: Great for adding extra storage capacity (up to four devices total) to a system with limited motherboard IDE channels. Data Recovery: Useful for quickly connecting older PATA drives to a machine for data transfer or archival. Card is tested and working. Includes the standard height mounting bracket. Note: Requires a free PCI slot and the appropriate drivers (easily found online for older OS). Compatibility: Check your system's motherboard for an available PCI slot. Please examine all pictures; they are part of the description. We welcome any questions and strive for an honest, happy transaction. Thank you for your interest in our store.