Am I correct that the SATA "data" port can be connected to another SATA drive while the SATA "power" port must RECEIVE power from the computer?
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Yes, the additional SATA port can be used for a 2nd drive. On the unit I received, the primary device functioned whether or not power was supplied to the SATA Power connection. Based on the several MOBOs I've attempted to utilize this device on, I can't recommend using THIS unit w/ more than 1 SATA device at a time. Device access was degraded in speed and reliability, where a single drive connection functions as expected.
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No, see http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-sata-and-esata/
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Yes, the Interface card has connectors on it that accept standard SATA drives for power and SATA connector
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Yes, if you get a 5VDC power supply with the appropriate plug, it will allow you to supply the requisite power to the unit separate from the data connection. Some drives require more power than others, and some devices don't supply enough, as in your case, so this solves that problem.
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Depends upon your OS. Most new OS can handle it. You also need a certain sort of connector to a motherboard that handles the SATA spec.
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Hello again. Thanks to the Interposer on the back of this optical drive the sata cable that comes with it both powers the optical drive and is used for communication. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know.Sincerely,Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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my computer only had sata power connections I had to buy a splitter to fit the 4 prong eide type power plug it needed. I hope this helps
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This is a USB3 HUB (it only "extends" USB3, NOT provide it) AND it has nothing to do with SATA so you will never need an SATA cable. It will plug into an existing USB3 socket OR comes with a 19 pin cable to connect to a Mother Board socket or add-in card. PS: The product description leaves a lot to be desired. More pictures would be a big plus.
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It has several sata connectors. Probably more than you will ever need unless your building a 12+ disk nas or something similar.
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All this switch does is switch the power. Doesn't a SATA III drive use the same type of power connector? The specifics of the drive do not matter to this switch.
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It also comes with a molex (PATA) style connector. Just use a molex to SATA adapter to run the second drive. I am running two laptop drives off of it in my system.
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Most Sata connectors are backwards compatible. Just do a quick Google search.
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I you want the E-Sata port on the front to be usable, yes. but if you just want to use everything else you can just not hookup the Sata. The rest all uses USB.
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Yes, no problem. I personally use a standard SATA drive through, I need the capacity. Works like a charm...
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Sorry, I don't know. Bought it then went another route and didn't have to use it. Are you aware of the small print on the reverse side of the adaptor? On left side it says "IDE HOST=>SATA HD" and on the right "SATA HOST=>IDE HD" I think the drive cable position is more important than the power because there is only one cable, as you say.Good Luck
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I am using it just for that. I have the eSATA side connected to the exterior eSATA port in the back to an internal SATA HD inside the case. THe SATA HD is powered by the SATA Power connector.
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I've never tried that but there is only a slot each for a 3.5" IDE, a 2.5"IDE or a SATA drive. The two IDE positions are on opposite sides of the device but share a power interface so only one IDE drive at a time would even have power. With the position of the SATA interface I'm sure it would even physically be possible to have two drives connected. Hope this helps!