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Hey Paul, what's your idea of using this docker instead of enclosures? Thx
in advance, sdlomi2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...king%2bstation

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Hey Paul, what's your idea of using this docker instead of enclosures?
Thx in advance, sdlomi2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...king%2bstation


sdlomi2:
While you're awaiting Paul's response to your query...

It's a neat device in that it can handle both 2 1/2" as well as 3 1/2" SATA
hard drives.

But...

You have noted that this is essentially a USB device, have you not? It does
*not* provide SATA-to-SATA connectivity. Now if all you're interested in is
a USB connection using a SATA HDD, fine. But I would seriously consider an
external enclosure that provides *both* the USB interface as well as
SATA-to-SATA connectivity (usually through an eSATA port). Those devices are
quite common and relatively inexpensive and of course, provide a great deal
more flexibility than merely an enclosure that provides only USB
connectivity. I've never come across one of the latter devices that
accommodates both 2 1/2" & 3 1/2" disks in the same unit but it wouldn't
surprise me if they're available.
Anna

sdlomi2 wrote:
Hey Paul, what's your idea of using this docker instead of enclosures? Thx
in advance, sdlomi2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...king%2bstation


It is the equivalent of a SATA to USB adapter cable, with wall wart power source.
And a plastic box to hold the drive. At least it protects the drive, instead
of leaving the raw drive sitting on the table. Didn't hear mention of a
cooling fan.

I'm surprised the review descriptions are so positive. Only spotted one DOA
in the list, and no complaints about capacity related issues (like not working
with a 1TB drive). Only time will tell I guess.

Paul

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sdlomi2 wrote:
Hey Paul, what's your idea of using this docker instead of enclosures?
Thx in advance, sdlomi2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...king%2bstation


It is the equivalent of a SATA to USB adapter cable, with wall wart power
source.
And a plastic box to hold the drive. At least it protects the drive,
instead
of leaving the raw drive sitting on the table. Didn't hear mention of a
cooling fan.

I'm surprised the review descriptions are so positive. Only spotted one
DOA
in the list, and no complaints about capacity related issues (like not
working
with a 1TB drive). Only time will tell I guess.

Paul

Thx to you and Anna, Paul. First I'd seen. s