How is this device configured? And does this model support SATA III?
878772
Don't know about SATA 3, but config is done the same as any other RAID controller, you hit CTL S or whatever it wants and create a new raid with the drives you have plugged in to it. Worked fine for me with 2 SATA 500G drives.
878773
when the drives are hooked to it, boot the system there is a key combination to enter the configuration screen, it will show your drives and you tell it what type of RAID you want to setup and when you want to do the data transfer, it is backwards compatible with SATA III, some of the new drives come with a jumper to make them work with older computers also, at a slower transfer rate
878774
This device was configured to acct as a plain vanilla controller - No RAID. I use software raid from the Operating system - I had to update the firmware in order to make it work with Solaris 11. Firmware updates and other instructions were from http://kate-ward.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-fought-silicon-image-3114-with.htm
878775
This card is for SATA I/II drives only. It will work with newer drives as well, but won't provide a 6 Gbps speed. For faster drives you might need StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH card, but note different interface types - PCI vs. PCI Express. HTH
2248995
Good question! But I never test this issue yet. But the way, this board run stably. Really worth of money. Only backward on less SATA ports & lack of USB3.0
239639
It appears to connect via USB 2.0. I do not know that it is either SATA or EIDE ... probably neither from what it says.
306704
It is Sata II or SATA III compatible. If you do not understand the interface for HDD you probably should not be building a computer or buying components.
1813005
Don't know - sorry - I am using mine as an external (e-sata) attached to a desktop.
848678
The board does not support SATA III, but the specification is backwards compatible with SATA II. So it will work fine but you won't realize the increased speed that SATA III provides. Not really a big deal.
1534466
Yes I swapped in a Crucial 512GB M4 SATA. Thunderbolt works fine but believe it or not the USB3 interface had faster read times!
2119145
It's the same connection as a 2tb, it's SATA3, any windows 7 or 8 will compatible, the major spec you have to look is your motherboard, it has to be a uefi compatible board to go beyond the 2tb limit, if it's a recent motherboard it probably is, just check your manufacturer and model to be 100%. Search for: 3tb and uefi motherboards. Hope this helps
1608079
It should work. Most Sata 3 will be backward compatible with sata2, which runs only 3G/s not 6G/s.
855482
PS: I meant to also add that you should scroll down to Page 7 of 17 in the Sabrent PDF manual; the pics will show how to install the SATA drive using the port on the Sabrent HD enclosure. The old saying... a picture is worth a thousand words applies!! (<;
141720
As far as I know it is SATA III but remember it is very difficult to replace the drive. You must completely disassemble the machine since the drive is on top of the board next to the keyboard, not on the underside like most laptops.
55931
I was unable to locate any specifications for the system you identified.Make sure motherboard has Sata 3Gps or 6Gps (faster)If you are adding the SSD make sure you have an extra SATA port, cable and a place to mount SSD.** If the drive is configured properly on a 6Gps port, there will be a very notable performance boost over any HDD, this SSD will outperform any 10,000 rpm drive.
2119146
It's the same connection as a 2tb, it's SATA3, any windows 7 or 8 will compatible, the major spec you have to look is your motherboard, it has to be a uefi compatible board to go beyond the 2tb limit, if it's a recent motherboard it probably is, just check your manufacturer and model to be 100%. Search for: 3tb and uefi motherboards.Hope this helps
1401272
E-sata appears not to support PM. I just tried a Thermaltake BlacX Duet which requires a port multiplier and it only saw the first drive. Oh well.
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I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is that it is is an internal SATA III interface ... hope that helps! I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is... » Read More I wondered the same thing when I bought it since I wanted to be certain of this. The manufacturer said it was "compatible" with SATA III, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The external interface is USB 3.0 and limtied to 5Gbits/sec max throughput, of course. Anyway, after testing with a fast 3.5" 7200 disk drive, I came to the conclusion that the drive internally is running at max performance for its platter write speeds - as you can see from my reported review. Unless I were to check with an SSD, I would not be certain of the interface, but my educated guess is that it is is an internal SATA III interface ... hope that helps! « Show Less
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hi, just to clarify, this board has 2 sata III connections which should work with any drive that is compatible with the sata standard. ssd or hdd even a bluray drive. make sure you have the black sata power connectors from power supply too.
326288
No idea but Google around. I see lots of comments about SSD and RAID setups on the net. Good luck!