Can I hook this up to a laptop through USB 3.0 (no eSata port), using some 15-pin Serial ATA to USB 3 converter cables? 4-pin Molex to an ac adapter?
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It would be difficult and expensive to do, abetter solution would be this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178320&ignorebbr;=1
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The SATA connector there is for data only! You'll need a connector for power, then another connector to AC or other device for power.For power, either find molex to SATA power and use a Molex to AC adapter, or purchase a USB SATA adapter that uses data+power via USB. To start, Syba's solution for USB 3.0 uses a dedicated AC power supply which you plug into the adapter to give it power, should the power from USB 2.0/3.0 not be adequate to power the device.
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You have to use the power adapter, USB and eSATA cables are for data transfer only.
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The eSata port is only for power. The supplied USB 3 Cord is also backward compatible with USB 2 and USB 1. This peripheral was found to be a very good investment.
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If you have a extra power dongle from the power supply, you can use it. If not, you can purchase a Computer Molex 4 Pin Power Supply Y Splitter Cable Generic from Amazon
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No it wont. USB host will provide power to bridge to convert USB signal to eSATA signal. It is a USB device to eSATA host, not the other way around. Meaning it allows to use a eSATA device in USB port of your computer
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Yes, the SATA converter comes with a power supply so it won't work on just the USB interface.
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Hooks up to the motherboard 3 or 4 pin that's the only power connection it has but you could connect it to your power supply using a three pin Molex adapter.
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Probably. Remember that the eSATA port is an extension of your motherboard SATA ports. If you don't connect the card's internal SATA connection to the motherboards SATA ports using a cable, then the eSATA external port on the card is not functional. I never could install the USB3.0 drivers (install keeps failing) so all my card does is provide a external eSATA (pass-through) port. Hope this helps.
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There is a micro board with a plug which connects to your HDD. There is also a SATA connector that also connects to your HDD. The power comes from a power pack (ie. like your laptop power pack) and included is a USB 2.0 and eSATA cable. Unless you use the eSATA connection, the USB 2.0 is way too slow.I personally rather use a hotswappable docking station (ie the "Plugable" brand)Plugable USB 3.0 SATA III Lay-Flat Hard Drive & SSD Docking Station (Supports UASP and Drives 8TB+)
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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!)
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In my experience that will not work. In addition to purchasing this cable, I added a USB 3.0 coupler for the same reason...(Laptop has e-Sata external drive has USB 3.0) I was unable to get it to connect. I believe this cable will only work if the laptop has USB 3.0 and the drive has e-Sata.
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Hey Jim be sure to pick up a couple 4 pin molex to sata adapters. You will need them to make extra sata conecters.
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you can try a usb to ethernet converted, but since your usb ports will barely work on this laptop, it probably won't work.
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I have a brand new laptop with an esata port. This enclosure does recognize my external drive via the USB connection, but won't recognize by esata cable. I followed the instructions to use the USB cable for power, and even tried plugging in to a second USB port as suggested, in case one port wasn't supplying enough power.I'm trying to get through to their online support page, but so far no luck. So I'm up in the air for now.
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I use it on my old Sager laptop and it does not run hot. The two outlets on this card are usb 2.0. There is also a small round connection to use with the included cable that plugs into and existing usb port on your computer to increase the power available to this card. There are no sata, or esata connections.
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No. It's not USB 3.0. But that 3.0 port on your laptop will support USB 2.0 devices. They just will not go at USB 3.0 speeds. I cannot imagine that you would ever be able to push 3.0 speeds through an RS-232 serial type connection anyway. USB 2.0 will easily handle the typical 115K and slower serial connection speeds used. It should work fine for you.