SATA only? The Acomdata website indicates that this model -- SMBXXXU2FE -- is for SATA drives only, though the Amazon description says, "You can install either a PATA or SATA hard drive". See http://www.acomdata.com/samba_combo.asp SATA only? The Acomdata website indicates that this model -- SMBXXXU2FE -- is for SATA drives only, though the Amazon description says, "You can install either a PATA or SATA hard drive".... » Read More SATA only? The Acomdata website indicates that this model -- SMBXXXU2FE -- is for SATA drives only, though the Amazon description says, "You can install either a PATA or SATA hard drive". See http://www.acomdata.com/samba_combo.asp « Show Less
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There is another enclosure by Acomdata specifically for PATA drives. It only supports USB2.0 connections, not Firewire.
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I zoomed the image of the enclosure in its package and it does say at the top of the packaging that it's for SATA drives. Good deal, though, if you can use it - Fry's gets $40 for this model ($28.99 on Amazon as of this writing.)
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SATA3 drives are backwards compatible with SATA1. It's merely a bandwidth upgrade that you won't be able to take advantage of. So you should be alright with this drive though you might lose a bit of performance in the read speed in some instances.
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Most SATA3 devices are compatible with SATA1 and SATA2. Definitely research, but from experience most likely you're fine.
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That super drive goes to a older mac pata ide interface it looks like a power book super drive you need a sata interface super drive not a pata ide interface
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This caddy only supports SATA. I have it installed on a DELL M65 Mobile Workstation. Works like a champ and is hot swappable.
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According to http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs/NP550P7C-T01US-specs, Sata-II only.
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In order for you to use this unit you will need a USB to IDE SATA Adapter that is available on Amazon. Com. I have one and it works great.
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A Sata Hard drive are very easy to come by in many sizes. Just seach amazon for a SATA hard drive and pick your size. Be sure to check what type of sata drive you need. I think this unit needs a SATA 2 or 3. I purchased a 400GB hard drive and it works great.Something like this ... WD Black 320 GB Mobile Hard Drive, 2.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA II, 16 MB Cache (WD3200BEKT) (Old Model)
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IDE and PATA are the same thing, so I don't understand why you'd want to use a SATA cable to connect two opposite-from-the-cable, but same drives. If it's because of looks, then just sleeve the IDE cables using split-loom tubing. If you still must, then you'd need TWO adapters, and not like this one. Also, all kinds of these adapters are very flaky. They work with some drives, and others they will not. There is no way of knowing unless you can find someone that's using your exact same drives. Among several variables, it's the chipset of the drive that usually determines this.
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You should expect to see speeds slower than SATA I (1.5 Gb/s = 150 MiB/s without allowing for overhead), due to the bandwidth of the IDE/PATA interface. Combine this with a lack of NCQ or AHCI support in the PATA specification, and while your speed will be much faster than the old HDDs (or even SSDs) that operated on IDE/PATA, it will be nowhere near the rated speeds for any modern SSD.
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E-sata appears not to support PM. I just tried a Thermaltake BlacX Duet which requires a port multiplier and it only saw the first drive. Oh well.
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You would actually need a SATA HDD for the PS3, not a PATA HDD. Make sure it is a 5400 RPM HDD too. 7200 RPMs cause lockup issues.
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All SATA Drives are backward compatible. Go to for a summary: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8142/~/difference-between-sata-i,-sata-ii-and-sata-iii
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Looking up the specs for this workstation on line, it gives the hard drive spec as:Hard Disk Drives*Up to 60GB/ 7,200 RPM or 80GB/ 5,400 RPM, EIDE/ATA-1. There is no mention of SATA, only EIDE and ATA.The spec sheet is dated 2005. This is an old computer. I have a feeling that this is not workable, but I can't prove it.
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our tech says "they don't have drives." So I suppose that means there are no drive requirements and/or he is referring to the LinkStation itself. He also said "SATA Drives are faster and IDE/SATA are incompatible." We used our Buffalo LinkStation with Linksystems and SATA. Hope this helps.
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I am not sure, but I believe so. The 2.5" form factor is correct. I am less sure about this: the PATA (new version) interface of the enclosure is compatible with the ATA (older version) of the drive. For less than $5, I'd say go for it.
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I assume you meant Sata 1,2, or 3. There are differences, primarily the speed they are capable of supporting. You would want to use Sata 3 cables in any modern PC just to be safe and ensure you get the most out of your hard drives.