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    Laptop SATA to eSATA?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by RocketSledder77, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. RocketSledder77

    RocketSledder77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a device or adaptor that will allow me to plug in a SATA Laptop HDD into a eSATA port?
     
    RocketSledder77, Dec 2, 2009
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    There is a SATA to eSATA cable but the problem would be power since you'd probably need multiple USB ports to power or a dedicated adapter to the wall.
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 2, 2009
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    I thought eSATA has its own power though the port?
     
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    Nope, eSATA is data only.
     
    Greg, Dec 2, 2009
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    E-sata combined with a usb port will provide power over e-sata although not everything supports it.

    Most new laptops if they have an e-sata port will have a power over e-sata connection.

    If you have an E-sata port best check it is powered. I am also not sure how much power is supplied, I think it is the same as what usb provides as it just borrows the power connectors AFAIK.
     
    Lostinlaptopland, Dec 2, 2009
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    Just wondering, how come then new laptops say powered esata port? do you still need to power them thru usb/ac?
     
    Abula, Dec 2, 2009
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    That's based on the laptop manufacturer's discretion whether to include that feature. It isn't standard and will remain unpowered until eSATAp spec is finalized (with support for SATA/600).
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 2, 2009
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    I almost sure mine eSATA port is powered, I got this laptop in May, so it is fairly new, it is an HP HDX16t.
     
    RocketSledder77, Dec 2, 2009
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    Check the HP support manual?
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 2, 2009
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    If it is a powered eSATA port, that means it is really a combo eSATA/USB port. eSATA is still only for data, but the USB pins are available to provide power. You need a specialized cable to connect to both eSATA and USB on a combo port.

    Even if it is a "powered" port, no power can go through a simple eSATA cable.
     
    Greg, Dec 2, 2009
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    This adaptor connects a SATA 2.5" HDD to an eSATA / USB combo port. It works fine (I've got a couple).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 2, 2009
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    Intresting, something new that i learned, i always though it was a special cable, but just the same port in both ends "eSata".
     
    Abula, Dec 2, 2009
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    RocketSledder77, Dec 4, 2009
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