There are two SATA data ports on the device. Which one do I use?
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One is an input and the other is an output. I can't remember off the top of my head which is which, but i believe it has an inward arrow on one and an outward arrow on the other. It depends on your need of SATA to IDE, or IDE to SATA..
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The connector on the component side of the board is labeled SATA->IDE100. This is the one to use if your motherboard is SATA and your drive is IDE. The other connector is labeled IDE->SATA. This is the one to use if your motherboard is IDE and your drive is SATA. My use was the first case (i.e.: trying to use an older drive in a newer computer) and the device has worked flawlessly for a couple of weeks now.
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It depends on which way you are converting. IDE to Sata or Sata to IDE. Either way I suggest updating your Hardware. I had 3 of these devices and all failed within 2-3 hors of installation. The other two did not work at all.
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You will need one SATA cable, something like this: C&E CNE11445 SATA Data Cable (2pk.)
768776
How old is the hard drive you're replacing? If it was pre-2005, chances are it's a PATA or IDE drive rather than a SATA type. Is the original connector a large black plastic thing with 40 holes in it (2 rows of 20)? If not, then it's a SATA set-up, requiring 2 connections (one for power and one for data). Just make sure you align the connectors carefully, (even though they won't click in if they're reversed).
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This will work with either SATA or PATA drives, connectors are included for both. I hooked up an old 250 GB. PATA drive as new motherboard had no connectors for it.
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It depends on what types of hard disk you use and what types of mount your board has for hard disk. Usually it will be SATA or IDE something. It has nothing to do with this adapter.
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SATA3. It also has 2 usb plugs that go into your computer. One for the I/O and the other for power. I've noticed that the only time that the power one is really needed is if you're burning disks or if you're not using usb 3.0 for the I/O plug.
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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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Both connectors? You mean the data and power connection? If so, then yes they are both SATA style connections.
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You need an "internal" SATA cable. A 12-18 inch cable will do. Look at the route the cable must take, and order one with either straight connectors or L-shaped connectors (one or both ends) as needed.
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You do know this is a SAS hard drive and not an SATA one. Well the truth is I had brought this one by mistake and had sent it back. So I really cannot give you an answer. Sorry.
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You need the 2 ports to power the HDD. Depends on your hard drive model only one port may not be enough.
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Any SATA drives will work, but I would recommend using the same drives in both bays.
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So, it's a SATA. Thank you so much for replying -- it's very much appreciated...
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It's SATA. I know this because I had to open mine up to extract the hard drive.Sadly.
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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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Most Sata connectors are backwards compatible. Just do a quick Google search.
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Standard SATA connectors, will work with any SATA port. May not be the cheapest drive you can buy for what you're describing, but that's your call.