What do I need to connect using eSATA

[1ponders] (Paul) · #1 27-07-2006, 04:17 PM

I have a Vantec Nexstar 3 External HDD with both USB2 and eSATA connection. I am using the USB 2 atm but I'd like to be able to use the higher speed of the SATA connection. Is there something similar to the PCMCIA for firewire for SATA that I can use with my laptop?

h0ughy (David) · #2 27-07-2006, 04:21 PM

in short, no

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 30-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Bumping for more advice.

33South (Chris) · #4 30-07-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

I have a Vantec Nexstar 3 External HDD with both USB2 and eSATA connection. I am using the USB 2 atm but I'd like to be able to use the higher speed of the SATA connection. Is there something similar to the PCMCIA for firewire for SATA that I can use with my laptop?

Dont know too much about these things but this looks as if it might be the go.

http://www.addonics.com/products/hos...adexc34-2e.asp

Im sure you must be able to get them locally theve got them in NZ....

http://www.pcssl.co.nz/products.aspx?cmd=184

[1ponders] (Paul) · #5 30-07-2006, 11:56 AM

Exactly what I'm looking for Chris, thanks.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #6 30-07-2006, 12:48 PM

Chris, what is the difference between Serial ATA and eSerial ata?

acropolite (Phil) · #7 30-07-2006, 01:08 PM

I think the e simply specifies external.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #8 30-07-2006, 01:23 PM

Yeah it's a bit confusing for non-serial-geekites like me

snowyskiesau · #9 30-07-2006, 01:51 PM

The e is for external and allows for a cable length of up to 2 metres.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #10 30-07-2006, 01:56 PM

So basicially I'm looking for a serial ATA Cardbus adapter?

I'm slowly learning