Does this adapter allow a hard drive to be booted to?
892188
I haven't tried but I imagine that would depend on the BIOS of the machine you're trying to boot. Drives attached to the ICY Dock look like any USB storage device (thumb drive, hard drive, etc.)
892189
BIOS must support boot from USB device.Important to note: If Windows OS, you may run into HAL or MBR problems if the hardware is significantly different.
892190
Yes, as long as you have "boot from usb device" enabled and set in your bios.
892191
I haven't tried that, but there is no reason why you cant boot off the Icy Dock if there is a boot drive connected and the BIOS can boot off USB
892192
hav no ideal, the one i ordered quit working 2 weeks after i got it, wil not buy another
523807
No, this adapter is for putting an msata drive in a computer that has a standard sata connector.
1554627
I was able to get a couple of different USB-powered hard drives to work with the adapter. Different drives require different amounts of power, though, so I can't say it would work with your drive. I would guess that it probably would, though.
2170368
This drive has a SATA interface, I don't know if you might be able to get an adapter.
1590453
I believe so, yes. You need the correct port on your computer too (esata) but I had no problems connecting the hard drive. You'll also need some sort of power supply for the hard drive. I had one from a sata to usb kit.
747540
I don't know. I am unsure if the adapter I had works properly. Your system sees something, but if you reformat, you will lose the info on the drive.
504792
Yes, the drive is compatible and would probably boost your performance if employed as a boot drive.
305284
None but its independent of the os so it should function like any other jump drive
1761759
no...it will boot up if you have the drive chassie mounted...its a piece of cake...i do sugest thow...once installed you restart your computer...then your all done
580753
yes, but be aware that since the adapter is running Java, it needs the external HD formatted to FAT32. If the external drive uses NTFS, the adapter will tell you it needs formatting because it can't read it. This has max-size implications too.
911874
I have not used the Cool Gear adapter hard drive as boot up drive..., but have you adjusted your bios settings to allow boot up from a USB hard drive?
1552456
If your system uses a SATA connection for the hard drive, this is compatible.
1519017
I would say No. My 13 Port unit came with a .5A wall adapter, not enough to operate a USB hard drive.
703436
Yes, it does. It is only an interface. Connecting your computer to your not-installed internal hard drive.
1726371
Yes. The hard drive connected to the SATA interface shows up independent of the operating system.
909488
Yes, it does. I hook up my terabyte external hard drive and that works aswell
1705999
I don't see why not. It attaches to the motherboard just like any other HDD and when a drive is plugged in, the computer cannot tell the difference. I don't know where they got the label "hot swap" because my BIOS recognizes the presence of a HDD only during boot-up. Once boot-up is done, if you plug a HDD into this, it will not be recognized. I have not tried having one HDD in this holder during boot-up and then switching to another hard drive while Windows is operating so I have no comment about whether or not it can work