GoodConnections Internal Floppy Drive Data Cable, 34-Pin IDC, 55 cm, for 1 Floppy Drive, Grey 5022-2

Connect a legacy floppy disk drive to your motherboard with the GoodConnections 5022-2 internal floppy cable. Ideal for technicians, retro PC builders, and IT administrators maintaining older systems, this 55 cm cable provides a reliable link between a 34-pin motherboard header and a single floppy drive. The grey ribbon cable features a twist for drive select, ensuring proper configuration as Drive A:.

Key specifications

• Type: Floppy data cable (internal)
• Length: 55 cm
• Connectors: 34-pin IDC female to 34-pin IDC female
• Supported devices: 1 floppy drive (3.5-inch or 5.25-inch)
• Cable colour: Grey
• Conductor material: Copper
• Insulation: PVC
• Connector plating: Nickel
• Twist for drive select: Yes (Drive A:)

Why choose it

This cable is built with quality materials for dependable data transfer. The nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion, while the PVC insulation protects the copper conductors. The standard 34-pin IDC interface ensures compatibility with most floppy drives and motherboards, making it a straightforward replacement or upgrade for legacy systems.

Ideal use cases

• Repairing vintage computers or industrial equipment with floppy drives
• Building retro gaming PCs that require floppy disk support
• Replacing worn or damaged floppy cables in existing systems
• Setting up test benches for legacy hardware diagnostics

Good to know

The cable's twist near the drive connector identifies it as the drive select for Drive A:, which is essential for correct operation in single-drive configurations. With a length of 55 cm, it offers flexibility in cable routing within standard ATX or smaller cases. Note that this cable supports one floppy drive only; for dual-drive setups, a different cable with two drive connectors is required.