18" is max standard for IDE cable, is 24" going to result in data corruption?

[jjyiz28]

got a new case and it mounts the harddrives a different way and now my 18" is just not long enough. 18" is the stated maximum for an IDE cable, but in real world will running 24" cause any problems?

 

[LED]

I've used 24" and even 36" cables even in RAID and never had any problems...It may be the quality not quantity in inches though

 

[Goi]

I try to keep them within specifications, but I don't think there's much harm in non-critical installations using 24" or even 36" cables as long as they're decently constructed.

 

[edelbrock]

I have also used 24" and 36" without any problem. That is the biggest problem with IDE in my opinion is the cables. I have a few SATA drives and can put them anywhere in the case and not have to worry about 2 drives on the same channel being near each other. IDE cables are a real pain for me.