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    hp 8730w esata multiplier compatible??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by laverdir, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. laverdir

    laverdir Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the esata port on 8730w multiplier compatible??

    can multiple drives be attached and, if yes,
    will it be possible to use intel matrix storage
    or windows utilities for configuring them in raid
    array??

    will there be a performance hit routing quad channels
    through single esata connector??

    this is what i want to use (without the pci-e card):

    http://www.startech.com/item/SAT3540ER-InfoSafe-4-Drive-eSATA-External-SATA-Drive-Enclosure-RAID-Storage.aspx

    or this:

    http://store.sansdigital-shop.com/ms4.html


    ps. when will esata have power line implanted?
     
    laverdir, Nov 1, 2008
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  2. cpu2k

    cpu2k Notebook Consultant

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    You can attach multiple eSATA drives through a port multiplier... some might come with on-board setup for RAID, JBOD, or individual drive setup...

    The performance will be as fast as single eSATA connection... so it'll likely be slower than a similarly configured RAID setup in a desktop...

    eSATA powered connection... 2009 maybe?
     
    cpu2k, Nov 2, 2008
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