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    Are there SATA splitters out there??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by niffcreature, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I've noticed there are SATA 2.5" caddies for 2x CF cards, 3.5" USB enclosures for 2x 2.5" SATA drives, ETC... BUT

    I have yet to find a simple SATA splitter that allows access of 2 drives at once with only 1 SATA connection.

    Anything out there??
     
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    One SATA port = One SATA drive.

    To do otherwise, you need more electronics involved.

    (This is not a 'simple' request). :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 14, 2011
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    No, there is not. All of those things you mentioned (ComptactFlash, USB, etc) all have a logic controller chip that handles the data traffic. A "splitter" usually implies just a pure electrical wires without any kind of logic.

    The closest thing is going to be a PCI-E SATA controller card for desktop PCs. For laptops, you're going to need to use things like a hard drive enclosure / dock connected by USB or eSATA.
     
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I completely realize it would not be simple, I just don't understand why it would be more complicated than with PATA.
    I wasn't sure what other term to use than "splitter" because I'm not trying to convert it or anything.

    Just to give you an idea @ kent there are in fact mPCIE SATA controllers for laptops which I guess you didn't know about, so I really don't think this is too far fetched...
    Try to think with me for a second, what name would an embedded systems designer call it? :)
     
    niffcreature, Dec 14, 2011
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