IDE Controller Cards for Extra Devices?

[xdarque]

Can an IDE controller card (like the Promise Ultra100 PCI) be used to add IDE devices to a system, or only to upgrade the UltraATA mode of the system?

In other words, does an IDE controller card give you the ability to add 4 more IDE devices to your system (besides the original 4 on the integrated IDE controller on the mobo), or can it only be used to upgrade your mobo's max UltraATA mode (i.e., providing UltraATA/100 support for an older UltraATA/33 mobo, yet still allowing for a max of only 4 IDE devices in all in your system)?

Thanks,
xdarque

 

[Arrow]

Both.

Rob
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[mrtj]

ok i didnt get that

i have a kt7-raid, it comes with 4 ide ports. i have used all of those, can i add one of these cards and add 4 more hard disks?

 

[Spdy_Gonzales]

Yes.

I wonder...what is the speed of gravity?

 

[FatBurger]

Sweet mother of God...
You're using 8 IDE devices and need more?
I've got 5, and I thought that was a lot

Apple? Macintosh? What are these strange words you speak?

 

[Arrow]

Gravity is a force, so does it have a speed?

Rob
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