Hi,

I would go with an IDE to USB box and keep it external, use as needed,
portable if necessary.
That way you don't change configurations, you don't buy a Ide controller
card, which could be more than the box.

The boxes are about $49

Thanks and have a Great Day!

Joe Lore
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i have 2 ide channels that have 2 hard drives and one each dvd drive and cd
drive.
what is the best approach for installing a tape backup drive? which would be
a 5th ide device and what would be the best configuration?

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