can this be daisy chained to a desktop drive over FW800? would it need a power adapter? or would it bus-power through the desktop drive?
1360299
It should only need bus power. I have used this drive as last in chain to a powered desktop drive (FW800) then into a MacBook Pro without using an external power supply on the G-Tech drive.
1360300
Yes - Daisy chain via FireWire 800. Typically, no AC power supply is necessary. The G-DRIVE mini is bus powered to eliminate the need to carry around an external AC power supply to use the drive. However, some computer systems may not supply adequate power via USB, which keeps the G-DRIVE mini from properly spinning up.
1414493
Yes, the drive has two FireWire 800 ports that can be used to daisy chain to other drives.
106284
Not exactly sure about your question.EVERY drive will need both a power cable and a data cable.
816837
I have used it on both Mac and PC and have daisy chained it with other drives on FireWire. It will do everything you are asking about here.
2261999
You CAN power it up via the USB Port OR the external Power Adapter. Using the external Power Adapter allows the plugged in( tested or augmenting) hard drive to operate more efficiently, It's another step but worth the small effort. Product support recommend connecting it that way... so that's what I did. If you do likewise you should connect the Power Adapter BEFORE connecting the USB Cable.
377804
I use a powered usb hub. So I can plug many things into the hub and it has it's own power pack. Then I don't overload the onboard power from the pc.
1637542
Good morning. Yes the power supply you have mentioned will work just fine. Anything over 650w will work. You might want to consider a higher wattage if you are using more than two hard drives in the case.
2186467
Yes. Powering the harddrive may be an issue if the harddrive requires power from a separate power plug (ie. other than the data connector plug).
109425
This is a 36 Watt power supply, so yes, it should work with any of the "My Book Essential" external drives.But, note that this is not an OEM replacement part; it's an aftermarket item. Check the labeling on your drive-if it only needs a 18 Watt power supply, you can get an OEM power supply from the WD online store, if you care. If using an aftermarket power supply doesn't strike fear into your heart, this one should work.
1354445
Yes. I have connected multiple external hard drives to this hub. It is a powered hub and will power drives that are not externally powered themselves (Drives which have only a USB connector and no DC adapter input).
1053939
I have not physically tried to hook mine up that way, and the more I stare @ it, the more I think it's NOT possible. The reason is this plugs right in to the back of a SATA drive by itself, but it will NOT hook up to an IDE/PATA drive without a dbl ended adaptor. That goes for the power plug too. What you need is this: Generic IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE Adapter , which appears to work in both directions.Hope that makes sense :)
106285
Not exactly sure about your question. EVERY drive will need both a power cable and a data cable.
1206461
I am using it on a Windows PC. The Superdrive may work if it does not go over it power needs. I have plugged in extrenal USB 3.0 hard drives and it powered them without any issues. I have had USB HUBs that would not work but this unit has enough power to the ports to work.
676349
It seems clear that this unit does not come with a power supply, but seems to have a standard barrel connector to accept an optional power supply. To use small external (2.5") drives I need to have an external power supply. Can someone post a link to a power supply that will supply at least 2 amps and is compatible with this 4-port Sabrent hub?
850493
This adapter needs power from a computer power supply and is intended to be used inside a desktop computer case. You might be able to rig something, but I would say it's better to buy a USB hard drive adapter that supports IDE.
1519018
I don't think this hub is built to deliver that kind of power. All my external USB hard drives are separately plugged into the A/C. At minimum, your drive would probably have to be plugged into multiple USB ports.
81484
Is the power adapter necessary for this drive or will it run off he computer battery if needed?