HDD Busy LED Connector "Y" Harness

[silverbullet555]

I just picked up a Syba IDE controller card so that I can run a Raid array using two MAxtor 160GB hard drives. On the board there is a connector for the HDD busy light, but if I connect it to my case I lose the functionality of the HDD Busy form my MOBO where my boot drive will remain. Does anyone make a Y harness to be able to connect both.

Can I make one or is there a potential problem when the IDE card lights the LED that it will send voltage back up the motherboard or vise versa?

I would really prefer to have both HDD busy plugs attached to the LED.

 

[kranky]

I looked around but couldn't find any. But if you made your own from parts, I think it would work.

A couple alternatives would be to use a program like DriveLED, or to use your case power LED as a second HDD busy LED. If you can hear when your rig is turned on, you don't need the powe LED anyway.

 

[silverbullet555]

Kranky, thanks for the input. I couldn't find any Y harnesses either so I thought about making one. My main concern was voltage going back up to the mobo from the card when the HDD busy light is activated (or vice versa). I kind of kicked around the idea of using the power LED for a second HDD busy light and that might be my best option. The rig is quiet, but I am usually aware of when they are on regardless of the light.

 

[CraigRT]

You could always buy an Antec SX600, SX800 case, they have 3 HDD LED lights on the front of each case, I always had 2 HDD LEDs pinned out when I used my SX600 case.

 

[silverbullet555]

Sonata case is brand new so there are no plans for another case. Though I did think about adding another led. But, I would probably build a small harness first and if the voltage flowing back up turns out to be a problem I know that with a few small componenets and I can prevent reverse flow.

 

[silverbullet555]

Looking for a supplier for the 2 pin plugs used on the case wiring for LEDs and switches, etc. I can't seem to find any. My guess is that I am searching under the wrong terminology. Anyone offer me some help where they have found them or what the correct name is for the 2pin plugs.

 

[kranky]

I think this is it.

 

[silverbullet555]

That is it. Thanks a bunch.

 

[kranky]

You're welcome. Don't forget to order the pins as well (HDPINF on that site). Good luck with your project.

 

[silverbullet555]

I'm a little concerned ordering from them. Have you ever placed an order with them. I'm not familiar with them, but that may be because I don't normally buy components such as this. There prices are great and shipping is good too.

edited:

Checked their reseller ratings and NOT GOOD!.

I will have to find another supplier, but at least I know what I am looking for now.

 

[silverbullet555]

Found another supplier. All Electornics at allelectronics.com and they have good reseller ratings. Not a lot of ratings, but at least some.

 

[silverbullet555]

After further review, I am just going to make an extension for the power LED since the case has two additional LEDs on the front. Trying to make the Y harness is too much of a pain and not worth it. I found the parts at a good price, but the shipping kills it.