Plugging an external hd with E-sata into the internal SATA

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LasseFJ · #1 Post by **LasseFJ** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:55 am

Hi everyone.

I've just bought: http://www.everythingusb.com/seagate-fr ... 15790.html

and after seeing the tests, I can't stop wondering, if I could use just plug it directly into my sata connector, where my main harddrive is now? (Open the bay where my internal harddrive is now)

I'm using the machine as a low power server, and have no real intention of moving it, as i've got no shortage of laptops/computers.

Do you know if this is possible?

Regards
Lasse

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:02 am

SATA and eSATA use different connectors. Why not get an eSATA card so you can run at eSATA speeds? You don't mention your machine type/model or available card slot/types, so I can't get more specific than that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

LasseFJ · #3 Post by **LasseFJ** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:13 am

Isn't that eSATA card an express card? Could it run eSATA at full speed?

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:35 am

You don't mention your machine type/model or available card slot/types, so I can't get more specific than that.

LasseFJ · #5 Post by **LasseFJ** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:42 am

Oh i'm sorry: Z61m and think i'm pretty sure it has an express card slot?

Is that enough information?

#6 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:52 am

It has an ExpressCard/54 slot. Yes the card will run at full speed..as an example -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6839150001
"Data Rates Up to 3.0Gb/s (300MB/s)"

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