While what you say is true there is no eSATA port on this enlarged image
of the device
<http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/photos/a-596232884/p-221922625.htm>
There are 7 ports visible on the image. 5 of the ports are for various
types of flash cards. The two at far right are USB... in line with the
claim also found on the ad: "At least 2USB devices through the 2-port
hub for File sharing". If there is an eSATA port it would have to be on
the back. That's possible since the power connector (not shown) has to
be on the back and the SATA connectors are on the back side of the
device. But I think it's likely not there.
The ad says:
Package includes:
1X Universal AC Adapter ~ 100-240V 50/60HZ
1X English User's Manual
1X USB Cable
1X Power Cable
1X Double SATA/IDE HDD Docking Station
Note that there is no eSATA cable included. Not needed, of course, if
it doesn't have an eSATA connection. Brian should definitely contact
the seller to verify the existence of eSATA which is the real reason to
buy this thing.
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/31/2013 12:19 PM, Jez Cunningham wrote:
> I see a sentence:
> "Easily transfer data from your 2.5 "/ 3.5" IDE or SATA hard drive to your
> computer via USB 2.0 and eSATA ports. "
>
>
>
> On 31 May 2013 14:37, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> The link you sent below
>> <http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/auction-
>> 596232884.htm> is now working for me which it did not do before. I
>> can now see exactly what you ordered and can verify that it does *not
>> have an eSATA connection*. The only usable interface for you on this
>> device is USB 2.0. This will be *very slow* for backing up a large hard
>> drive. I strongly suggest you cancel the order or return it if you can
>> and replace it with one having an eSATA connection.
>>
>> But I'll add one more caution on my recommendations. The one thing this
>> device does have is connectors for 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" IDE drives (AKA ATA
>> or PATA) as well as SATA drives. My Thermaltake eSATA drive docks
>> support only SATA drives. I wouldn't recommend using old IDE drives
>> (obsolete since about 2003) but if that's what you have there may be a
>> use for the device.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 5/29/2013 9:17 AM, chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>> I'm in a big hurry this morning and can't read closely. Your link
>>> didn't take me to a specific drive dock. However, if this is what
>>> you bought
>>> <
>> http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/external-hard-drives/auction-598658970.htm
>>>
>>> I'm not at all sure that this has an eSATA connection. There is
>>> mention of eSATA but I remain unconvinced it actually does eSATA.
>>> Note that there is no eSATA cable and I don't see it on the device.
>>> Double check with the seller.
>>>
>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> -------Original Message------- From: Brian Swale
>>>> <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re:
>>>> [OM] OT PC backup programs Sent: May 28 '13 08:10
>>>>
>>>> I decided to give up on trying to buy preferred models directly
>>>> from overseas, and hit BIN on one of these locally
>>>>
>>>> http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/external-storage/other/auction-
>>>> 596232884.htm
>>>>
>>>> As far as I can see it will do what I want.
>>>>
>>>> Brian Swale --
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