What is the best 12V AC adaptor to get with this drive?
1304278
You don't need an adaptor my MacBook Pro powers the drive no problem. If you find you need additional power for the drive there is a problem with the drive contact GTech.
1304279
I'm using my USB connection to successfully power mine. I have not encountered any issues with this.
1304280
I'm not really sure but the USB and firewire connection works just fine for me.
2261997
You should use the power adapter with 3.5" drives. You really don't need to with 2.5" drives
1543752
2 Amps, although that is barely adequate in my opinion. I have two Seagate NAS drives and both power supplies have failed. I would recommend a 2.5 or 3 amp 12-volt power supply (such as for a network switch) assuming you can find one with the correct coaxial power connector.
1062247
When you buy the sata cabel get the power connector with it! so you can power up the sata drive! to use with the converter!
778953
Ben, If you're talking about the Sabrent 3.5" SATA/IDE Hard Drive Enclosure / with Fan (I have 2 - work great), the output of the Power Supply is 12V DC at 200ma (Model No. SAW24-120-2000) !HTH,Chuck
377432
The hub has a 12 volt, 2 amp power supply. I assume the amp capacity is divided among the 4 ports. You'd need to find out what the current draw is of the external drive to be sure.
740983
It is specific to a WD external drive. You must check the specs of the Seagate drive and ensure the AC adapter you purchase matches exactly in "milliamperes" and voltage, otherwise your drive will either not work or be harmed or both.
1983507
No, this model, you have to order from seagate. There are a million and one after market power adapters and I'm pretty sure I've gotten burned by ordering all of them. ORDER FROM SEAGATE!!!!
633885
Identical devices should give the same performance whether they are USB powered or AC adapter powered. I think that if you have multiple storage devices attached to the PC and the performance seems slow, it would have to do with your mobo and not because of the USB attached storage device. This drive does not have an option for AC adapter power. USB is the only way to go.
2261996
If the drive is a 5400 rpm or solid state then no power adapter required. If its a 7200 rpm or faster, power adapter is required.
567177
There is no way to connect an AC adapter to this case, nor should you need to with a 2.5" drive. However, should the need arise, a "Y" cable is included that allows one end to be plugged into a computer (or USB power adapter) for extra power. I would recommend a 5V 1A adapter and USB extension cable should you want to try that.
1365024
It is a 12v, 1.5 amp wart. It comes with the drive, but if you have a used one or lost yours or whatever, those are the specs.
1965446
No special adapters needed. I have the 480gb version of this drive in my mid-2010 Macbook Pro 15"
561909
1) Try a different AC connector/cord. You probably do not have one but if you bring you Seagate into a Radio Shack, they probably will let you try a compatible connector/cord for the possible sale. 2) Go to Seagate support (www.seagate.com/support/)
2130163
Hi, according to Seagate specifications, the Constellation .2 requires +12V and +5V; therefore, it will not be compatible. The enclosure provides 5V only. Thanks!
1060317
I am not sure. Perhaps but I recommend you go online to Seagate and talk with their support. They were very helpful, looked up my model and gave me theexact power adapter for mine. Then you can be certain when you order from Amazon (which has the best price). Seagate recommended Amazon too.
1811081
The voltage is the same as all the other SATA drives--it has to because otherwise drives would not be interchangeable/replaceable. The amps are not listed, but the watts are on the data sheet: http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/SpecSheet/ENG/2879-771437.pdf