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C-FAST card cloning

Posted: June 30th, 2025, 0:58
by higgsboson
I provide onsite cloning services to to many automation customers .I have hardware imager for IDE/SATA platform.
Since both these interfaces have become obsolete I am getting queries to clone C-fast cards.
I would like to know whether anyone has done cloning of the same ?
I am bit confused about the interface , Its been said that it is raw sata type only but having difference interface.
Can someone pls. explain the difference .Can I use SATA imager to clone c-fast cards ? Is it a standard SATA interface or a separate adapter will be needed
Many thanks

Re: C-FAST card cloning

Posted: June 30th, 2025, 9:47
by SWM
SATA connects pin to pin. Only make the special SATA cable yourself. Power supply must be done completely yourself (3.3V and GND).
If you are not an electronics engineer - it will be difficult.
https://www.cactus-tech.com/resources/b ... lications/

Re: C-FAST card cloning

Posted: June 30th, 2025, 11:07
by SWM

Re: C-FAST card cloning

Posted: June 30th, 2025, 19:58
by higgsboson
SWM wrote:SATA connects pin to pin. Only make the special SATA cable yourself. Power supply must be done completely yourself (3.3V and GND).
If you are not an electronics engineer - it will be difficult.
https://www.cactus-tech.com/resources/b ... lications/


Thanks a lot SWM
I have understood the difference. It's smart choice to buy good quality c-fast to sata adapter & give it a try be fore actual on-site work.