The Tableau TC6-8 is a high-quality, 80-conductor IDE cable with one 40-pin IDE connector at each end. The TC6-8 is 8 inches long and incorporates strain reliefs and pull-tabs at each end, making it rugged enough for hundreds or even thousands of forensic examinations.
NOTE: When using IDE hard disk adapters such as the Tableau TDA5-25 (2.5") and TDA5-18 (1.8"), use the shorter Tableau TC6-2 cable instead. The TC6-2 is 2 inches long but otherwise identical to the TC6-8. Using the shorter TC6-2 when using IDE drive adapters for notebook hard disks will help to ensure data integrity and trouble-free operation.