On 7/27/2015 12:29 PM, g wrote: > > On 07/27/15 10:06, Bowie Bailey wrote: >> I have an old computer running CentOS 5. I need to add an SATA drive to >> it, but it doesn't have any ports, so I need an add-on card. The board >> only has a 32-bit PCI slot. Any recommendations on cards/brands that >> work well with CentOS? I don't need any raid capabilities, I just need >> a couple of SATA connections. >> > . > i hope certain others will excuse my reply to you OT post. > > instead of a pci slot board, i purchased a board that is an ide/pata to > dual sata converter. > > card connects to ribbon cable dip connector on main board, giving 2 sata > connections. works great. > > an inet search for 'ide/pata to sata converter' will give plenty of hits. > > card i purchased; > > http://www.startech.com/HDD/Adapters/IDE-to-SATA-Adapter-Converter~PATA2SATA2 > > card is available thru many computer accessory suppliers which one will > find with web search of "ide/pata to sata". That's not a bad idea. I'll have to take a look at the case and see if I have room for something like that. -- Bowie