It's not so clear for me...
i have a laptop that has a e-sata port...can't i connect a internal sata HDD to this e-sata port through cables...
or do i want an interface ( as u said HDD enclosure ) to connect it to my laptop
Then you'll have to find an eSATA to SATA converter.
But how will you power the 3.5" drive (12/5V DC)?
eSATA doesn't supply power to external devices. eSATA
p can supply up to 5v to power up a
2.5" HDD not a 3.5" one.
See if your notebook has an eSATA or eSATAp.
Conclusion:
3.5" external -> 3.5" HDD enclosure or Dock + 3.5" bare SATA HDD + DC Adapter -> eSATA + USB 2.0
2.5" external -> 2.5" HDD enclosure + 2.5" bare SATA HDD -> eSATA
p + USB 2.0
(please correct me if am wrong)
@ashu888ashu888
Sorry for the late reply buddy. Yeah its a 3.5" HDD enclosure with eSATA and USB 2.0 connectivity for 1.7k, excluding HDD. Heres the info:
Model No.|Capacity|Product
TS0GSJ35U|0GB|3.5" StoreJet case
TS1TSJ35U|1000GB|3.5" 1000GB StoreJet
TS15TSJ35U|1500GB|3.5" 1500GB StoreJet
Briefly tested it with my old 160GB SATA HDD, both USB and eSATA are working. Once my WD 1.5TB is backed up, I'll PM you, after testing with it thoroughly
I'm also saving up for a dock or perhaps a NAS for later
...