[PLUG] SATA Power

Derek Loree drl at drloree.com
Thu Sep 23 22:31:03 UTC 2004


On Thu, 2004-09-23 at 09:56, GLL wrote:
> : Are you plugging the drive into a SATA backpanel?  If no, then you
> : are using legacy power.
> 
> There are also adapter cables available which convert 4-pin Molex-type legacy 
> power to 15-pin SATA power.

I've seen power supplies with SATA power connectors, only 4 wires were
going into it.  Kinda makes you wonder why they bothered with a new
power connector.  Just to match the cuteness of the data connector?

Food for thought,

Derek Loree






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