what type of esata cable do i need?
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If the drive you wish to connect is in an external case with e-SATA port then you need an e-SATA cable. Here's one at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-6-Feet-Shielded-External-ESATA6/dp/B000ENYXZ6 And another shorter one here with free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Crest-SY-CAB-ESA-e-SATA-Cable-18-Inch/dp/B002G1YNRC/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414267330&sr=1-9&keywords=e-sata+cable
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The is the exact setup that I have. My desktop is connected via an esata port and my laptop via usb 3.0. Both are plugged into the box. All you have to do is use the interface button on the upper right of the ProBox to select which interface you want. Really simple as far as that goes. However, what is critical for the esata connection is that your sata chip supports the correct protocol. Most esata interfaces work with port multiplier capability. However, this box needs to also have support for FIS based switching protocol. If your computer doesn't support FIS switching, you can get one for about $20 to ad in to your system. There is a mediasonic I/O card that supports it and there is also the Silicon Image PCI Express Card ,SIL3132 Sata II controller with two sata ports on it. I have tried both and found that for me the Silicon Image card is easiest to install and update.
1651860
I know the USB3-to-USB3 cable is included; uncertain (too much time has passed) but I think eSATA is also included (never have used eSATA connection,but I seem to recall having two unused eSATA cables at home -- on the road for the next week!)
131580
In theory it should work as long as you have a spare USB port to source power from. This needs both the eSATA AND the USB power port connected in order to power the disk.
404783
You have to run a data from the motherboard internally, converting it to an external esata port
145102
Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same problem -- can't use the enclosure with eSATA connection. And if I plug in both eSATA and USB, which port does the actual data transfer??
761377
I have not tried it as the ESATA had a different number of pins. My neighbor said to plug I. All three connectors. The ESATA port on the back of my gadget, the USB port in front of my gadget and the other USB into the external hard drive I was trying to set up.
880638
You would need an ESATA to USB 3.0 Conversion Cable, and I don't think that exists. You will just have to use the drive at USB 2.0 speeds. There are plenty of USB 3.0 TO ESATA cables, but not what you need.
979930
Nope!! Have to purchase one, I believe it came with a USB, but not eSATA. That would have been nice
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StarTech.com 2.5in Black eSATA USB External Hard Drive Enclosure for SATA HDD http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NY9K1Q/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
1721195
Any standard Ethernet cable with a rj45 connector will work. You only need to worry about the cat number if the cable length is going to be very long.
217653
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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This is internal drive, so we assume you already have an adapter that convert internal SATA port to eSATA2. If that's the case it will work.
880637
If you haven't bought your hard drive yet, there are some that support USB 3.0 and ESATA, that may be your best bet. Use the ESATA now, and USB 3.0 in the future, when you replace that Old laptop.
1590451
This is kind of what I am using these cables for. I have 3 raw SATA drives mounted in a small drive enclosure with these cables connected to 3 esata connections on my PC. Your drive(s) will need a power source as the SATA cables do not provide operating power for the drives
404780
Yes an internal SATs cable from an internal sata port. So the external is a pass through. Effectively giving you an esata port in exchange for an internal one.
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found this on the new egg site... Package: Enclosure AC power adapter eSATA Cable eSATA Bracket USB Cable Screws