How do I use the eSATA port? I bought the "Acomdata Tango 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 eSATA Portable Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive TNGXXXUSE-BLK"and I would like to use the eSATA port for a faster transfer rate. How do I do this? What do I need?By the way, I am want to hook up the external HDD to my desktop.Thanks for any insight as to how to solve this... How do I use the eSATA port? I bought the "Acomdata Tango 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 eSATA Portable Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive TNGXXXUSE-BLK"and I would like to use the eSATA port for a... » Read More How do I use the eSATA port? I bought the "Acomdata Tango 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 eSATA Portable Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive TNGXXXUSE-BLK"and I would like to use the eSATA port for a faster transfer rate. How do I do this? What do I need?By the way, I am want to hook up the external HDD to my desktop.Thanks for any insight as to how to solve this... « Show Less
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Maybe something like this: 2 port eSATA CardBus Adapter orCardbus Esata 2-PORT White BoxBut just to put you in the right track, I don't have any experience with PCMCIA or Cardbus Cards, and I've had a notebook for 6 years!! But I think it should be straightforward probably...
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How can one take advantage of the transfer speed of an SATA portable enclosure and a notebook, since my notebook doesn't have an SATA port. I understand by using SATA connection to a USB port, it really slows the transfer of data considerably? Is there a device that one can add to a notebook which makes a SATA port available? I look forward tyo your comment.
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Acomdata 2.5" Tango USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit, Obsidian Black (TNGXXXUSE-BLK)My laptop doesn't recognize my external drive with either just a USB connection or a combo USB/eSATA connection. The drive gets power (as viewed by the blue light on the case) but the drive doesn't appear in 'My Computer'. The odd thing is that it shows up in the Device Manager as 'working properly'. Anyone know how I can gain access to the drive??I just figured out the answer to my own question. I just needed to go to 'Disk Manager' and format the external drive. I guess I just expected it to be formatted already. Acomdata 2.5" Tango USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit, Obsidian Black (TNGXXXUSE-BLK)My laptop doesn't recognize my external drive with either just a USB connection or a combo USB/eSATA connection. The drive gets power (as viewed by the blue light on the case) but the drive doesn't appear in 'My Computer'. The odd thing is that it shows up in the Device Manager as 'working properly'. Anyone know how I can gain access to the drive??I just figured out the answer to my own question. I just needed to go to 'Disk... » Read More Acomdata 2.5" Tango USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit, Obsidian Black (TNGXXXUSE-BLK)My laptop doesn't recognize my external drive with either just a USB connection or a combo USB/eSATA connection. The drive gets power (as viewed by the blue light on the case) but the drive doesn't appear in 'My Computer'. The odd thing is that it shows up in the Device Manager as 'working properly'. Anyone know how I can gain access to the drive??I just figured out the answer to my own question. I just needed to go to 'Disk Manager' and format the external drive. I guess I just expected it to be formatted already. « Show Less
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keep us posted on this, Big Max. I want to know if you can get that problem solved and how...
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I was wondering the same question, and did think about your answer too, and I realised this has to be the case, even though I haven't received the enclosure yet, it doesn't look like it has a power input. So I take it that I can safely buy any eSata cable...
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Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same problem -- can't use the enclosure with eSATA connection. And if I plug in both eSATA and USB, which port does the actual data transfer??
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You would need an ESata port on your desktop and a free USB port. The USB port is for electricity because Esata does not supply enough electricity to power the drive and then the Esata cable/port would be for data.
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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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maybe your drive isn't assigned a drive letter?Try going to Computer Management program and choose your HDD and assign a letter... Besides that, I can't think of any other issues right now...
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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 have not tried it as the ESATA had a different number of pins. My neighbor said to plug I. All three connectors. The ESATA port on the back of my gadget, the USB port in front of my gadget and the other USB into the external hard drive I was trying to set up.
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I'm going to disagree with Robert Robinson. His link describes connecting an external hard drive via USB. This drive is an internal drive with an IDE/PATA interface. It may be possible to put this drive into an external enclosure that exposes a USB interface but I don't think that's what you're asking (and it would require an additional purchase of said enclosure).https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362The above link indicates that the PS3 uses a 2.5" internal SATA (Serial ATA) drive. It specifically states that PATA (Parallel ATA) is not supported. I'm going to disagree with Robert Robinson. His link describes connecting an external hard drive via USB. This drive is an internal drive with an IDE/PATA interface. It may be possible to put this drive into an external enclosure that exposes a USB interface but I don't think that's what you're asking (and it would require an additional purchase of said enclosure).https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362The above link indicates that the PS3 uses a 2.5" internal SATA (Serial ATA) drive. It specifically states that PATA (Parallel ATA) is... » Read More I'm going to disagree with Robert Robinson. His link describes connecting an external hard drive via USB. This drive is an internal drive with an IDE/PATA interface. It may be possible to put this drive into an external enclosure that exposes a USB interface but I don't think that's what you're asking (and it would require an additional purchase of said enclosure).https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/362The above link indicates that the PS3 uses a 2.5" internal SATA (Serial ATA) drive. It specifically states that PATA (Parallel ATA) is not supported. « Show Less
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This is a usb 3.0 enclosure. So no, if you're concerned about conveying your data from PC to PC, then USB 3.0 is the undoubted winner. Even if the PC or Mac you're connecting5 to has older USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports, the peripheral will at least connect and transfer data, albeit at a slower rate. If you are concerned about storage alone, particularly for work projects connecting to a single PC, then eSATA is a totally valid choice. You may even find it faster than USB if you have a lot of other USB devices connected to the PC at the same time. In short, if your expanding your "DVR" for space, or your in IT go esata. If you are transfering data from pc to pc or storage go usb 3.0.
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Hello:I'll assume your laptop has an eSATA port on it? In that case, you could plug this drive into the laptop if the drive was housed in an external drive enclosure that uses the eSATA interface, but if you're asking whether this drive will install in the laptop the answer is no, this is a desktop drive, you need a 2.5" SATA drive.
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I have tested the Hard Disk with eSATA cable and I can confirm to you that the eSATA cable can be used only for Data transfer and will not power the hard disk. It is necessary to power the hard disk via USB cable. Please note that if both cable (eSATA and USB) are connected at the same time, only the eSATA cable will be recognized and interact with the drive, the USB connection in this case will only be used for power. Regards Marcos Silva - Rio de janeiro - Brasil
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Maybe? I am using a laptop that has powered eSata port, and I'm using an eSatap cable that I got from Amazon, separate from the enclosure. Sounds like you have a similar setup. otherwise you will probably have to power the device from USB, but be connected to eSata first and perhaps the connection will be established on eSata. This is how some other enclosures function.
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The eSATA port and the internal SATA port next to it share the same port -- you have to change the jumpers to connect the eSATA port.
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I am using with esata connection but I will check if it works with USB 3.0 although max throughput will be USB 2.0 since port on unit is USB 2.0
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There are two USB connectors on the cable. One is blue and the other black. So there is a difference in connection when you plug it in. As for actual speed - you are connecting a SATA interface to a USB interface and some speed will be lost in the translation process. You also have to take into account the speed of the drive and the buffer/cache on the drive you elect to attach. All of this will impact the connection throughput .
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the SATA port is required to plug into a empty mother board SATA plug for this card to work and come's with a burned disk with just a random 3.0 controller's this card is vary cheap ive been building custom PC's for about 12-14 years and i coundent even get it to work with esata or USB 3.0 i recommend this kind of setup with your rig but not this Generic Combo spend the money to buy a better one that runs out of the PCI express 1X its plenty fast so there's no reason to loss a mother board sata when your trying to expand your PC i Have 8 sata's and Esata im using all of them for my gaming rig & media server so i wasn't able to use this card the SATA port is required to plug into a empty mother board SATA plug for this card to work and come's with a burned disk with just a random 3.0 controller's this card is vary cheap ive been building custom PC's for about 12-14 years and i coundent even get it to work with esata or USB 3.0 i recommend this kind of setup with your rig but not this Generic Combo spend the money to buy a better one that runs out of the PCI express 1X its plenty fast so there's no reason to loss a mother board sata when your trying to expand your PC i Have 8 sata's and Esata im using all of them for my gaming... » Read More the SATA port is required to plug into a empty mother board SATA plug for this card to work and come's with a burned disk with just a random 3.0 controller's this card is vary cheap ive been building custom PC's for about 12-14 years and i coundent even get it to work with esata or USB 3.0 i recommend this kind of setup with your rig but not this Generic Combo spend the money to buy a better one that runs out of the PCI express 1X its plenty fast so there's no reason to loss a mother board sata when your trying to expand your PC i Have 8 sata's and Esata im using all of them for my gaming rig & media server so i wasn't able to use this card « Show Less
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I see no reason why a 5400 RPM drive would not work in it. I am using a 7200 RPM drive in it myself and it works great. I have not read that about a 5400 RPM drive & eSATA. In theory it should not make any difference. The interface is the eSATA part and eSATA ports will work with either RPM speed. Hope this helps you.
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I am pretty sure this is a female USB to male esata. Check the picture at the new egg website. Maybe some people don't know the difference between "male" and "female". In other words you will need a female esata cable that will go around the center piece in the port, to connect one end and then the male USB port on the other end
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eSATA cable does not come with the drive. You can buy one separately for about $20. Figure that into your cost.
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Sorry not sure to answer that, but giving you an idea. I use it to connect my 4 bay eSATA to my laptop USB 2.0 (which doesn't have port multiplier). My laptop can access all four drives on the enclosure. Hope this helps. Toshiba laptop, San Digital Tower Raid TR4M.
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StarTech.com 2.5in Black eSATA USB External Hard Drive Enclosure for SATA HDD StarTech.com 2.5in Black eSATA USB External Hard Drive Enclosure for SATA HDD