USB to SATA adapter
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jimmysmitty
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That one will only be able to power 2.5" drives.
If you want to use it for 3.5" and 2.5" then you should get a dock like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-DS-UBLK/dp/B00IKAQ538/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437674112&sr=8-1&keywords=sata+dock
If you want to use it for 3.5" and 2.5" then you should get a dock like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Docking-Station-DS-UBLK/dp/B00IKAQ538/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437674112&sr=8-1&keywords=sata+dock
Hi
2.5" hard drives only need 5 volt power but 3.5" hard drives also need 12volts
For the motor circuits
USB ports can provide 5v 0.5 amp for most 2.5" drives , some require two USB plugs one for power & data and another for power only, useful for drives needing more than 0.5 amps
( I was referring to USB 1 & USB 2 not USB 3 which provides 5 v but more current (power is available)
Regards
Mike Barnes
2.5" hard drives only need 5 volt power but 3.5" hard drives also need 12volts
For the motor circuits
USB ports can provide 5v 0.5 amp for most 2.5" drives , some require two USB plugs one for power & data and another for power only, useful for drives needing more than 0.5 amps
( I was referring to USB 1 & USB 2 not USB 3 which provides 5 v but more current (power is available)
Regards
Mike Barnes
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