Bootable CF adaptor specially designed for mini

Bootable CF adaptor specially designed for mini-itx based computer (EPIA 800, EPIA 5000, EPIA-V.) Requires no IDE cable, plugs directly into the motherboards's IDE connector!

The IDE to CompactFlash adapter enables OEMs to replace hard disk drives with economical, rugged CompactFlash cards. This is a convenient interface that allows CompactFlash modules to be used in any system that includes a standard IDE 40 pin connector. Once the platform starts with the adapter and the CF card attached, the compactflash module appears to the system to be a standard disk drive. Unlike other flash storage systems such DiskOn-Chip modules this solution does not require drivers or additional software to run the unit. The CF card can be the primary boot device containing the OS and application.

Benefits

Low power (less than 0.5W)
Fast startup time – no spinup.
Fast read access time
Higher transfer rate than DOC.
Not sensitive to shock and vibration.
Compatible with IDE hard drives, no special drivers required.
No acoustic noise.

Applications

Network appliances such as firewalls or routers.
Industrial control, robotics
Point of Sales
Functional test fixtures for system boards or adapter cards (faster boot time, no spinup delay)

Easy to Use

Just connect power and IDE cable, and plug in the card.
Due to limitations in the CompactFlash spec and operating system software, hot insertion is not supported.