ESATA: Can you connect internal hard drive to it?

[StrikeEagle15E]

I have an Intel motherboard with eSATA port on the motherboard (right next to a bunch of SATA connectors). Can I use the eSATA port like I would use the SATA port? With the same SATA cable? Just want to connect another internal hard drive.

 

[Ubrales]

Short answer - yes. You may need the appropriate connectors for doing this.