Different speed drives on one channel

[Sporko]

If I have an ATA100 drive and a ATA33 drive sharing the same cable does the fast drive actually run at ATA100 or is it limited to the speed of the slower drive?

 

[Accord99]

<< If I have an ATA100 drive and a ATA33 drive sharing the same cable does the fast drive actually run at ATA100 or is it limited to the speed of the slower drive? >>



They will run at their own rated maximum speeds. Though its generally best to split the hard drives across EIDE channels for maximum performance.

 

[Walliser]

agreed. IDE has it's own limitations, ATA 100 or ATA 133 isn't the main issue.

 

[inqztive]

does win XP automatically recognize ATA 133?