I have a WD7500AACS 3.5in HDD, that I'd like to connect to my laptop's eSATA port. HDD's connectors look exactly like the ones on this 3.5 HDD in this picture (the bottom one). I do not want to buy an enclosure or a dock, because they are expensive compared to cables, and I do not need portability or any other benefits they might offer; this drive is just for backup and I don't expect to spin it up more than once a month.
As I understand, I need a female SATA to male eSATA cable, and a 12v power adapter. I can find SATA-eSATA cables, but I'm having a hard time finding any power adapters. I was surprised that information on what power adapter to buy is sparse on the internet. What power adapter should I buy?
Also a concern I have is that if I buy separate power adapter and SATA-eSATA cables they both might not fit on the HDD's SATA connector. Is that a reasonable concern?
Any insight, advice or guidance would be appreciated.
As I understand, I need a female SATA to male eSATA cable, and a 12v power adapter. I can find SATA-eSATA cables, but I'm having a hard time finding any power adapters. I was surprised that information on what power adapter to buy is sparse on the internet. What power adapter should I buy?
Also a concern I have is that if I buy separate power adapter and SATA-eSATA cables they both might not fit on the HDD's SATA connector. Is that a reasonable concern?
Any insight, advice or guidance would be appreciated.
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