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    ASUS G1S e-sata

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by 8TEAQC, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. 8TEAQC

    8TEAQC Newbie

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    This may be a stupid question, however I dont have much experience with e-sata.

    I have a asus G1S and I am trying to determine whether or not my e-sata port provides power. I want to buy something that runs off of bus power and is compatible with e-sata, but I'm not sure that my port provides power (I have assumed that it did not).

    If anyone can confirm for me whether or not it is powered it would be extremely helpful...

    thanks for any help in advance

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    8TEAQC, Mar 3, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Hi and welcome to the forum!

    eSATA ports does not provide a power supply and most eSATA external drives will require an additional power supply (either from a power adapter or via USB).
     
    David, Mar 4, 2009
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    Thanks for the reply.

    If i bought a external hard drive that was bus powered and i connected via both USB and E-sata which would it transfer data through?
     
    8TEAQC, Mar 4, 2009
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