Shuttle XPC IDE Ribbon Cable 40‑Pin 24″ Slim Folded PATA Gray/Black/Yellow (2000s)

Description

Genuine Shuttle XPC IDE Ribbon Cable – Slim Folded Design

Brand: Shuttle (Original OEM part)

Replace or complete your retro system build with this genuine OEM IDE ribbon cable designed for
Shuttle XPC small form factor systems.

This is a classic 40-pin PATA (IDE) cable with a compact folded layout specifically made to fit tight internal spaces found in Shuttle barebones PCs from the Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 era (mid–late 2000s).

This component supports:

• 40-pin IDE / PATA hard drives and optical drives
• Dual-device connections (master/slave)

Compatibility

• Shuttle XPC systems (various models)
• Standard IDE/PATA motherboards
• Legacy desktops with 40-pin IDE interfaces

Note: This cable may work with other systems, but compact routing makes it best suited for
small form factor builds.

Included

• Shuttle IDE ribbon cable
• 3 connectors (motherboard + 2 device)

Mounting Notes

• Folded ribbon design for tight internal cable routing
• Color-coded connectors for correct device placement

Approximate Dimensions

• Total Length: ~24″
• Motherboard to middle connector: ~20″
• Middle to end connector: ~4″

Material: Flat ribbon cable (multi-conductor)
Finish: Black ribbon with colored plastic connectors

Condition

Used vintage condition.
Cable shows normal handling wear. Outer label wraps have some scuffs and wrinkling, and the ribbon has minor bends from routing. Connectors are intact with no visible structural damage.
Exactly what is shown in the photos is included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this part do?
This cable connects IDE (PATA) drives such as hard disks or optical drives to a motherboard.

Is this an original OEM part?
Yes. This is a genuine Shuttle component.

View other parts on our
Shuttle brand page.

Manufacturer reference:

Official Shuttle Website

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