There should be a power connection, the eSATA connection, and also the USB
'input' connection on the back.
With baited breath,
jez
On 1 June 2013 13:43, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Neither of the 3 photos shows the back of the device. In a later post I
> realized that the power connection must be on the back and it's possible
> there is an eSATA connection on the back as well. However, since there
> is no eSATA cable in the list of included parts I rather doubt the
> existence of an eSATA connector.
>
> eSATA connectors are pictured here
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Connector_esata_IMGP6050_wp_.jpg>
> and USB connectors are pictured here
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USB_Front_Port.jpg>
> Both are about the same width but the SATA and eSATA connectors are
> thinner and have 7 pins vs. USB's 4 pins.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 6/1/2013 7:50 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
> > Chuck 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.
> >
> > Oh bother. I have paid for it - but the seller has a good record and it
> is most
> > likely he will not want it tarnished. I think that if it is wrong I will
> be able to
> > negotiate return.
> > I'll check the details and closely examine the terminals when I get it
> here in a
> > few days' time.
> >
> > Brian Swale
> >
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