Description
Promise FastTrak100 TX4 PCI IDE RAID Controller Card 4-Port ATA100 w/ Cables
The Promise FastTrak100 TX4 is a PCI IDE RAID controller card that adds four independent ATA/100 IDE channels to any desktop PC with an available PCI slot. Each channel supports up to two IDE drives, bringing total capacity to eight connected IDE/ATA devices. The card also provides hardware RAID 0 (striping) and RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality, making it a practical solution for adding storage capacity or basic drive redundancy to systems limited by onboard IDE support.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Promise Technology
- Model: FastTrak100 TX4
- TLA: 0B-A5-0G-05-00-01
- Bus Interface: PCI
- Drive Interface: ATA/100 (UltraDMA 100)
- Number of IDE Channels: 4 (IDE1, IDE2, IDE3, IDE4)
- Maximum Drive Support: Up to 8 IDE/ATA devices (2 per channel)
- RAID Modes: RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring)
- Main Controller: Promise Technology branded controller IC (large center-mounted chip)
- Form Factor: Standard PCI card (full-height bracket)
- Certifications: FCC, CE
- Includes: Two ribbon cables — one standard 40-pin gray IDE cable and one ATA/100 cable with blue connectors
Applications
The FastTrak100 TX4 was designed for desktop PCs running Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP era operating systems that needed more IDE storage channels than the two built into most contemporary motherboards. It was commonly used in workstations, home servers, and enthusiast builds of the late 1990s through mid-2000s to connect additional hard drives, optical drives, and other PATA/IDE peripherals. The RAID functionality made it popular for simple home NAS and small-office storage setups where RAID 0 striping offered a speed boost or RAID 1 mirroring provided basic drive redundancy without a dedicated server. Today the card serves primarily as a legacy compatibility solution — for maintaining older systems that still rely on PATA/IDE drives, or for connecting IDE optical and tape drives to a more modern machine that lacks native IDE support. It remains useful in retro computing and vintage system maintenance contexts where IDE-to-SATA adapters are not practical.
This Promise FastTrak100 TX4 PCI IDE RAID controller card has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. The card shows normal light wear consistent with prior use; the PCB is clean and the IDE header connectors appear undamaged with pins intact. Two ribbon cables are included — a standard 40-pin gray cable and an ATA/100 cable with blue connectors. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Promise Technology |
Model: |
FastTrak100 TX4 |
MPN: |
TX4 FastTrak100 |
TLA: |
0B-A5-0G-05-00-01 |
Type: |
PCI IDE RAID Controller Card |
SKU: |
41367 |
Interface: |
PCI |
Drive Interface: |
ATA/100 (UltraDMA 100) |
Number of Ports: |
4 IDE Channels |
Max Drive Support: |
Up to 8 IDE/ATA devices (2 per channel) |
RAID Support: |
RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Form Factor: |
PCI Card |
Compatibility: |
Desktop PCs with available PCI slot |
Certifications: |
FCC, CE |
Seller Notes: |
Includes two ribbon cables (standard 40-pin gray and ATA/100 blue-connector) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Condition Notes: |
This Promise FastTrak100 TX4 PCI IDE RAID controller card is in good used condition, pulled from a working environment. Card and connectors appear undamaged. Includes two ribbon cables. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |