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    M17X eSATA port multiplier support?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by kqmaverick, Jan 1, 2010.

  1. kqmaverick

    kqmaverick Notebook Consultant

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    Hey i just purchased http://thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1346&ID=1895 and i am trying to use the eSATA port since its faster. Well only 1 of the 2 HDD's show up when using eSATA (both work with USB). According to there website the host system requires the Port Multiplier feature for eSATA to work with both drives. Did i finally find some the M17X doesnt have? or is there some BIOS or windows setting i am missing somewhere.
     
    kqmaverick, Jan 1, 2010
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  2. airplaneman

    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    EDIT: I do not think it does, I also just purchased a dual HDD enclosure and it does not work with eSATA, only USB. Called the manufacturer's tech support and they said to use the 2nd HDD bay you need the port multiplier.

    I would still like to know if there is a setting somewhere that enables this though...my read/write speeds have gone down dramatically because of this.
     
    airplaneman, Jan 27, 2010
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