Before revision: Internal disk drives In older desktop PCs, PATA (aka "IDE") devices such as 5.25 inch optical drives and 3.5 inch hard drives are typically powered by means of #Disk_drive AMP MATE-N-LOCK Y-cables.Webopedia Computer Dictionary - What is Y-Cable?
After revision: Internal disk drives In older desktop PCs, PATA (aka "IDE") devices such as 5.25 inch optical drives and 3.5 inch hard drives are typically powered by means of Molex connector Y-cables.Webopedia Computer Dictionary - What is Y-Cable?